1995 Jeep Cherokee Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 222,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 1% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 222,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Towing a horse trailer plus 2 heavy horses full fuel load. Vehicle sweaved out of control round a roundabout .damage was slight as vehicle jack knifed.the local Jeep dealer informed me I had the early soft springs on the vehicle not recommended fortowing. I contacted Jeep who informed me that Jeep had stiffened the springs to prevent sagging leaf springs.and if I ordered a new part it would reduce the problem of unstable towing . …”
NHTSA complaint #732246, filed 2000-09“I have been having numerous problems with front end, tried numerous cures, and am still having same problem. While driving, the front end will begin to shake, when I slow down to 30-35mph, it will go away. It is not a constant problem, but will happen at least once a day. I have replaced front rotors due to excessive vibration while driving. The dealer has replaced several times, had an independent change this time. Now am experiencing a constant noise from front end.”
NHTSA complaint #718062, filed 2000-01“Driving vehicle 40mph; hit a bump; heard a loud scrapping noise; took to mechanic & had on lift & informed leaf spring had broken. Took to non-dealer for repair. Problem reoccurred. 3 months later checked & found other leaf spring had broken & hanging off.”
NHTSA complaint #815824, filed 1997-08“Rotational thumping sound during accel from stop. Especially noticable during accel uphill from stop. Thumping sound until 15mph or so. Sound from below drivers side. Originally noticed problem mid to late last year. Dealer had other jeeps with similar problem. Said they tried replacing steering dampener, u-joints...etc but problem came back. Said they had same type transfercase. They fixed other jeeps by replacing transfercase. Also notice slight rear wobble when accel and thumping noise. U-joints ok. Got new wheels, aligned & balanced & new steering dampener(old one leaking). …”
NHTSA complaint #722236, filed 2000-05Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 4% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 | 21 | 1% |
| 2015 | 38 | 2% |
| 2014 | 63 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2001 | 22 | 10% |
| 2000 | 33 | 9% |
| 1999 | 22 | 6% |
| 1998 | 18 | 5% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 31 | 7% |
| 1995 | 9 | 1% |
| 1994 | 7 | 1% |
| 1993 | 12 | 3% |
| 1992 | 4 | 4% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3 | 1% |
| 1989 | 6 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 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 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsSeat belts
19 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEquipment
11 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.
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