1995 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 35%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Jeep Wrangler, 35% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 19 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Brakes failed in my 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Both circuits (front and rear) had all hydraulic fluid stream out. I needed to replace all the brake lines and hoses due to extensive corrosion to the brake lines. The front circuit line rusted thru and the fluid came out thru a rupture in the steel (rusted) line. The rear circuit hose for the drivers side wheel blew off the steel line (due to corrosion). …”
NHTSA complaint #10041176, filed 2003-10, 75,000 miles“Problems with transmission on 1995 Jeep Wrangler. Nar 06/27/2003 the consumers transmission failed while driving on the interstate it lost 2 gears without warning. The vehicle had to be towed away and damages cost approx $1873.93. After during research the consumer found that several jeeps had experienced the same problems so it was evident that it was a manufacturer problem, so the consumer wishes to be fully reimbursed for repairs. The consumer had brakes and shock work performed in the past.”
NHTSA complaint #10026230, filed 2003-06, 79,443 miles“The truck was parked and running inside of driveway and without warning, the park brake jumped out of gear, rolled out of the driveway and hit another vehicle. There were no injuries or fatalities.”
NHTSA complaint #10042692, filed 2003-11, 66,500 miles“Emergency parking brake failed while parked on a hill in a parking lot. Witness heard a loud pop and witnessed the vehicle rolling down the parking lot and striking another vehicle. When I arrived and separated the vehicles, I placed the parking brake in services and exited the vehicle. As soon as I took two steps from the vehicle I heard a loud pop, and the parking brake had released again.”
NHTSA complaint #758452, filed 2002-02“The contact owns a 1995 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to engage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Two dealers informed the contact that the part was not available to be repaired according to NHTSA campaign number: 02v041000 (parking brake). The manufacturer was notified of the failure who stated that the recall expired. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10695373, filed 2015-03, 95,000 milesRelated recalls
- 02V041000Feb 7, 2002On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, the parking brake can self-release without warning.Covers: Jeep Wrangler 1990–1995
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 21 | 3% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 14 | 3% |
| 2021 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 32 | 4% |
| 2018 | 68 | 4% |
| 2017 | 78 | 25% |
| 2016 | 137 | 30% |
| 2015 | 136 | 28% |
| 2014 | 75 | 11% |
| 2013 | 67 | 10% |
| 2012 | 52 | 6% |
| 2011 | 30 | 6% |
| 2010 | 41 | 6% |
| 2009 | 14 | 4% |
| 2008 | 52 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 13 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 9% |
| 2003 | 10 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 6% |
| 1999 | 14 | 7% |
| 1998 | 19 | 7% |
| 1997 | 27 | 7% |
| 1995 | 70 | 35% |
| 1994 | 29 | 19% |
| 1993 | 20 | 19% |
| 1992 | 12 | 16% |
| 1991 | 20 | 26% |
| 1990 | 28 | 35% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 9 | 18% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Wrangler
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Jeep Wrangler
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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