1995 Jeep Wrangler Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 16%of 202 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 1 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 am the second owner of a 1995 Wrangler. Through warranty, the catalytic converter was replaced in september 1999. Less than 15k miles later, I am told the converter must be replaced again. The dealer referred me to chrysler who have offered no assistance whatsoever. If I purchase a catalytic converter, I receive a one year warranty. Chrysler provides an 8 year warranty on it from the date of in service of the vehicle (1995). …”
NHTSA complaint #10073119, filed 2004-05, 45,000 miles“I purchased a 1995 Jeep Wrangler rio grande edition jan 2003. It had 103,000 miles on it and is in great condition. After about 6 months I started to hear a cold engine knocking in the 2.5l engine. I had mechanicls check the lower end and all looked good. I also replaced the oil pump, lifters, pushrods and rocker arms and the noise is still there until the engine warms up. I have researched this problem and have found that there was a problem with the 2.5l, and 4.0l engines that dc produced from 1991 - 1995 which is piston slap when the engines get over 70,000 miles on them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082796, filed 2004-07, 103,000 miles“While driving, consumer heard a snapping noise from the right front of the vehicle. Consumer had vehicle serviced by a mechanic who indicated that the engine mount stand bolt had broken off, and this is a common problem with these make/model vehicle. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10002052, filed 2003-01, 110,000 miles“I originally didn't consider filing a complaint until I had the third major complication occurred. I've since talked to other Jeep owners with the 4.0 and have found motor mount and transmission failures are more prevalent than they should be. After the third problem (tranny), I began my search on the internet and found this site. It confirmed my suspicions about the substandard materials that dc is using in major components. …”
NHTSA complaint #744439, filed 2001-04“I own a 1995 Jeep Wrangler, sahara model, and the question I have is that the exhaust manifold is cracked. The dealer found it and said it should be fixed or replaced for a nominal fee ($750). I elected not to have it done at that time. This was about a year ago. After further discussion with the serviceman about this he stated to me that it is a design problem and that they have repaired or replaced many of them. My question is if it is a design problem and the manufacturer is aware of it, then they should replace or repair it free of charge. What can be done to correct this problem? …”
NHTSA complaint #10023768, filed 2003-06Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 15 | 6% |
| 1999 | 50 | 23% |
| 1998 | 53 | 20% |
| 1997 | 109 | 27% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 25 | 17% |
| 1993 | 18 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 9% |
| 1989 | 10 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Wrangler
70 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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