1995 Jeep Cherokee Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 4%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 145,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the steering of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 4% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 145,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“While backing out of the driveway a noise from the engine was produced. While driving back into the driveway the power steering fluid began to pour out which caused complete steering failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10109056, filed 2005-01, 92,000 miles“I was driving my daughters to school when all of the sudden the Jeep stops. It was hard to turn the wheel so I can move the Jeep out the main road. This has happened on numerous times. I have taken it in and have had things replaced. From what I have read this is a on going issue, this is dangerous the whole car locks up out of the blue and I am scared to drive it, this is my only mode of getting around and it could cost me my life,”
NHTSA complaint #10767270, filed 2015-09“The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 10 MPH, the steering box failed and separated from the frame. The steering box was hanging by the steering column and the driver lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they determined that the frame cracked and caused the bolts to fail. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer informed him to take the vehicle to the dealer because it was included in a recall for the steering box; therefore, the repairs would be covered under the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10255331, filed 2009-01, 198,000 miles“Vehicle under recall 97v069000. Had recall on steering gear box repaired. Remedy failed not to long afterwards. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, and was informed that recall was not performed properly. Mechanic proceeded to correct the problem. Steering gear box broke once again. Towed to dealership. Mechanic t indicated incorrect repairs, and proceeded to correct problem.”
NHTSA complaint #896420, filed 2001-09“Vehicle was involved in a severe accident of 35-40 MPH in which front left wheel came through the floorboard and crushed driver's left leg, and broke right leg. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #6900649, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 97V069000Apr 28, 1997During assembly of the frame, a fillet weld that joins the inner steering gear attachment reinforcement to the frame rail, was omitted.Covers: Jeep Cherokee 1993–1996
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 6% |
| 2021 | 3 | 2% |
| 2020 | 22 | 7% |
| 2019 | 120 | 7% |
| 2018 | 30 | 4% |
| 2017 | 45 | 3% |
| 2016 | 54 | 4% |
| 2015 | 59 | 3% |
| 2014 | 119 | 4% |
| 2001 | 16 | 7% |
| 2000 | 22 | 6% |
| 1999 | 24 | 7% |
| 1998 | 12 | 3% |
| 1997 | 11 | 3% |
| 1996 | 37 | 8% |
| 1995 | 22 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 18 | 4% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 3 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 3 | 2% |
| 1988 | 5 | 5% |
| 1987 | 7 | 12% |
| 1986 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee
149 complaintsEngine cooling
136 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsVehicle speed control
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
40 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 30, 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