1995 Jeep Cherokee Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 7%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the electrical system of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,600 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Recently, while on I-75 n in atlanta, ga a vehicle swerved in front of me. I veered to avoid impact and the drivers seatbeat buckle on my vehicle became dislodged and has not worked properly since this date.”
NHTSA complaint #10075112, filed 2004-06, 162,000 miles“On 9/30/03 wiring terminations at ignition switch in steering column failed. Evidence of previous arcing and deformation of wiring, connector, and plastic cover over steering column were present. Dealership was aware of this problem happening as they have seen it before and have prescribed a fix for the situation that deviates from replacing the entire wiring harness. If this is the case they there must be quite a few cherokees that are out there that are having this problem. I my self have noticed quite a few burnt up interiors at local salvage yards where I do business my self. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041014, filed 2003-10, 150,000 miles“Dear sirs, I have discovered a very dangerous electrical hazard that is occurring on all the 1990's Jeep Cherokee se models. On the 4.0 liter 242 cubic inch models, the dashboard switch that controls the airflow after only a few years of use shorts out melting and causing a severe danger problem. When this brown plug melts it also shorts out the 30 amp fuse that is connected to this area. After investigating several of these same models it is a dangerous design fault that needs to be addressed. Can you please take some corrective action before someone gets injured or killed from this? …”
NHTSA complaint #11131788, filed 2018-09, 20,000 miles“While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The consumer was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection three times. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. The ignition switch and the wiring harness was fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #10087787, filed 2004-09, 74,000 miles“Wiring short between power distribution center & fuse box. Turn on headlights & no dash lights,no tail lights,no door buzzer,no transmission indicator lights & no parking lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10052633, filed 2004-01, 125,200 milesRelated recalls
- 08V056000Feb 6, 2008U.s. Drive right is recalling 107 my 1994-1998 right hand drive, 4-wheel drive jeep cherokee vehicles. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of…Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1994–1998
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 8 | 15% |
| 2021 | 23 | 13% |
| 2020 | 35 | 10% |
| 2019 | 341 | 20% |
| 2018 | 190 | 28% |
| 2017 | 342 | 26% |
| 2016 | 298 | 21% |
| 2015 | 327 | 18% |
| 2014 | 449 | 17% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 19 | 8% |
| 2000 | 44 | 12% |
| 1999 | 26 | 7% |
| 1998 | 47 | 12% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 43 | 10% |
| 1995 | 40 | 7% |
| 1994 | 21 | 4% |
| 1993 | 35 | 8% |
| 1992 | 8 | 7% |
| 1991 | 9 | 4% |
| 1990 | 8 | 3% |
| 1989 | 13 | 7% |
| 1988 | 16 | 16% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee
149 complaintsEngine cooling
136 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsVehicle speed control
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEquipment
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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