1995 Jeep Cherokee Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 149about this part
- Share
- 25%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 149 complaints about the body and structure of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 25% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Pot hole or speed bump causes Jeep xj/ Cherokee right motor mount engine bolts to snap causing fires and flopping of engine on it's side. My xj has failed 4 times since new many on the web have had the same problems. I found 30 on one site that had identical problems some with fire. Some causing loss of control.”
NHTSA complaint #10110217, filed 2005-02, 50,000 miles“While driving on the highway, I hit a bump and the engine mounts broke. This caused my vehicle to malfunction. The mounts have been broken before by driving over a speed bump.”
NHTSA complaint #10095778, filed 2004-10, 113,000 miles“Vehicle: 1995 Jeep Cherokee with 4.0l 6 cylinder engine and 5 speed transmission. Motor mounts on passenger side of engine block have sheared off twice. The first time the bolts sheared while going over a pothole at 25 MPH. All three bolts were replaced with grade 8 bolts and the same thing happened again while driving on a flat surface at 20 MPH. Each time the engine and transmission shifted to the right and the 3rd 4th 5th and reverse gears could not be used.”
NHTSA complaint #10206136, filed 2007-10, 150,000 miles“Upon closing the passenger door of my 1994 Jeep Cherokee country sport 2 door after entering, it was noticed that the door would not close properly. It was basically off alignment. Upon investigating, you can clearly see where the hinges holding the door to the frame have clearly came unwelded from the frame. It is as if they just pulled away. Have not yet repaired this. Just try not to use the passenger door at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #10081299, filed 2004-07, 114,000 miles“1) use of the drivers door to enter and exit vehicle 2) top door hinge failed, causing door to pull away from body; unable to be closed in normal fashion 3) dealer currently removing door completely, installing new hinge and reinforcements, etc. To body of car.”
NHTSA complaint #10078666, filed 2004-06, 103,855 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220995Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 20 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 33 | 2% |
| 2015 | 86 | 5% |
| 2014 | 110 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 2% |
| 1998 | 27 | 7% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 47 | 11% |
| 1995 | 149 | 25% |
| 1994 | 205 | 40% |
| 1993 | 99 | 24% |
| 1992 | 11 | 10% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 5 | 2% |
| 1989 | 7 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 3 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee
136 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsVehicle speed control
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
43 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsElectrical system
40 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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