1995 Jeep Cherokee Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 43about this part
- Share
- 7%of 608 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 43 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of the 608 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,600 miles. 7 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.
“I recently purchased a 2015 Jeep Cherokee with only 14,500 miles on it. I noticed that the transmission did not shift properly. The dealer reprogrammed the software that week. A few days after pick up, I noticed the same problem: down shifting, not shifting, transmission reving up and not engaging when the vehicle is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #11150341, filed 2018-11, 14,600 miles“Consmuer put the Jeep in park and got out to put something in the back hatch leaving the drivers' door open. Jeep popped out of gear going in reverse at a very high speed. Consumer was knocked down by door and front wheel ran over consumers' foot and part of leg. Jeep continued to roll in reverse until it smashed into a building.”
NHTSA complaint #9003299, filed 2001-08“While vehicle was in park, with the engine still running, consumer went to the back of vehicle opened the hatch door, and suddenly the vehicle started moving backwards, consumer tried to jump in the vehicle to hit the brake, but was unsuccessful and vehicle hit a parked car.”
NHTSA complaint #563001, filed 2001-09“Consumer stated she parked her vehicle in the carport, when she came out the next morning the vehicle had rolled 90 feet away down in the woods, backwards and against a tree, consumer stated since the incident vehicle has incurred other problems.”
NHTSA complaint #566867, filed 2002-07“While traveling at 65 MPH without any indication vehicle slipped into neutral. Vehicle slowed down, and then idled up. This happened 3-4 times. Consumer pulled vehicle over while slowing down , andvehicle jolted forward. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #894191, filed 2001-08Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2022 | 29 | 56% |
| 2021 | 104 | 59% |
| 2020 | 199 | 60% |
| 2019 | 833 | 50% |
| 2018 | 296 | 43% |
| 2017 | 650 | 49% |
| 2016 | 636 | 45% |
| 2015 | 1,007 | 56% |
| 2014 | 1,471 | 56% |
| 2006 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 24 | 10% |
| 2000 | 29 | 8% |
| 1999 | 53 | 14% |
| 1998 | 65 | 16% |
| 1997 | 47 | 12% |
| 1996 | 60 | 13% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 38 | 7% |
| 1993 | 44 | 11% |
| 1992 | 15 | 13% |
| 1991 | 13 | 6% |
| 1990 | 17 | 6% |
| 1989 | 9 | 5% |
| 1988 | 8 | 8% |
| 1987 | 4 | 7% |
| 1985 | 2 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee
149 complaintsEngine cooling
136 complaintsBrakes
90 complaintsVehicle speed control
72 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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