1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 4%of 719 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the 719 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 miles. 24 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Ellen romett, (wife) in an attempt to move our 1995 Jeep cherokee grand lmt. Forward in the driveway a few feet, placed the vehicle in drive with her foot on the brake. The vehicle suddenly accelerated forward at high speed through the yard fence, she immediately hit the brake, however the car continued to travel an additional 34 feet and finally came to stop after hitting a large cherry tree. Grass and driveway markings validate her attempt to brake the vehicle and the fact that the acceleration continued even after braking. Air bags did not deploy. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018565, filed 2003-05, 109,000 miles“Many of the problems I have had with this vehicle could have caused a fatal crash. There are many failures apparently not being addressed by chrysler. Jeep vehicles should be sold along with legal representation. The list of problems I have encountered so far are as follows: complete automatic transmission, lf axle, viscous coupler in transfer case--big $$, complete A/C system, cruise control, air bag sensor, speedometer assy.+ the recalls as of date--fr. Brake rotors, shift interlock--very unsatisfied 1st time Jeep owner.”
NHTSA complaint #742734, filed 2001-03“While driving at 30 MPH consumer's vehicle was hit on the passenger side by another vehicle, as result, vehicle rolled over three times. Upon impact, air bag didn't deploy. Consumer sustained injuries, and was taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital, and was released two days later. Vehicle was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10091546, filed 2004-09“While driving 55 MPH consumer's vehicle collided with the vehicle in front. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained major injuries, and was transported to the hospital. Vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, but dealer was unable to resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10073925, filed 2004-05“On this occasion and a previous one approximately 2 years ago accidents occuring on the frontal portion of the vehicle failed to activate the air bag. The driver stuck the windshield with his head and cracked same and bent the steering whell as a result of the impact but the air bag did not activate and inflate. |daimler-chrysler was notified in both instances and they sent an investigator . …”
NHTSA complaint #709680, filed 1999-08Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 20 | 5% |
| 2020 | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 | 19 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 3% |
| 2017 | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 104 | 8% |
| 2014 | 211 | 9% |
| 2013 | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 | 43 | 3% |
| 2011 | 60 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 | 11 | 8% |
| 2008 | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 | 29 | 3% |
| 2006 | 60 | 5% |
| 2005 | 95 | 5% |
| 2004 | 326 | 25% |
| 2003 | 256 | 34% |
| 2002 | 486 | 33% |
| 2001 | 26 | 3% |
| 2000 | 59 | 4% |
| 1999 | 83 | 5% |
| 1998 | 36 | 4% |
| 1997 | 36 | 4% |
| 1996 | 34 | 4% |
| 1995 | 30 | 4% |
| 1994 | 37 | 6% |
| 1993 | 24 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee
247 complaintsBrakes
113 complaintsVehicle speed control
82 complaintsFuel system
81 complaintsEngine cooling
70 complaintsBody and structure
49 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsEquipment
35 complaintsSteering
32 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsTires
21 complaintsSuspension
18 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Jeep Grand 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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