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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1995 Jeep Cherokee Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
1%of 608 total for the year
Median mileage
126,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

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

“For the past couple of years, drivers door pin hinge would work itself out. Replaced it twice. In the past 6 months door has been creaky and now sagging so it is almost impossible to close. Numerous slams of the door will get it to close.”

NHTSA complaint #10228918, filed 2008-05, 90,000 miles

“On the driver's side the door latch there are 3 bolts have pulled through, exposing the sheet metal. The sheet metal is ripped. It is not allowing the door to properly lock. Contacted dealer is not covered under warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #850619, filed 1999-10

“The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the driver side closing/locking latch is fractured. The door will no longer close and lock. He has used a rope around the door post and pillar. Chrysler stated that they will address the situation. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10195647, filed 2007-07

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202111%
202010%
201910%
201710%
201610%
201520%
201440%
200121%
2000103%
1999103%
199862%
1997113%
199651%
199581%
199451%
199372%
199244%
199121%
199041%
1985212%

Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee

Body and structure
149 complaints
Engine cooling
136 complaints
Brakes
90 complaints
Vehicle speed control
72 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Air bags
41 complaints
Electrical system
40 complaints
Steering
22 complaints
Seat belts
19 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Equipment
11 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1995 Jeep Cherokee

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology