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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

1995 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
16%of 202 total for the year
Median mileage
74,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Jeep Wrangler, 16% of the 202 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“5th gear went out - in february 2001 I had to have the transmission rebuilt as the 5th gear quit working while on the highway. When slowing the vehicle down for an exit ramp the gear shift popped out of 5th gear and would not go back into 5th gear. You could actually shift into 5th position but was like putting the vehicle into neutral. I had the transmission rebuilt at that time but it recently did the same thing as I was driving down the highway and had to slow due to a traffic jam, the shift popped out of 5th gear and 5th gear no longer worked. …”

NHTSA complaint #10049092, filed 2003-12, 74,000 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

“Currently, after chrysler refused to warranty the vehicle, I had to take them to small claims court, which is scheduled for april 16, 1999. I am furious at the way this has been handled, and chysler has given no cusomer satisfaction, and have turned their noses up in the air, and al of my complaints previous to trial, both mail, and through the phone and personal fell on deaf ears. …”

NHTSA complaint #704903, filed 1999-03

“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

“Consumer noticed vehicle's transmission slipping, minor atf leak, & had vehicle inspected. Atf was heavily contaminated by particulate matter generated by mechanical waste. No leak was initially found upon inspection, however one was visibly apparent after inspection as atf sprayed from an unknown source across both ends of the undercarriage after turning out of a parking lot and onto a main road. Atf began to burn off of vehicle creating a thick smoke, making it difficult for other drivers to see and they avoided consumer's vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #10853936, filed 2016-04

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
20251318%
202417924%
20235114%
20226817%
202114916%
2020478%
20198011%
201817710%
20175016%
20167416%
20155111%
20148813%
201323035%
201228234%
2011408%
20106810%
2009349%
2008678%
2007468%
2006578%
2005416%
20042614%
20032222%
20021413%
20012314%
20007028%
1999209%
19983312%
19975313%
19953216%
19941913%
19931312%
19921114%
1991811%
199056%
1989711%
198824%
198725%

Other parts of the 1995 Jeep Wrangler

Brakes
70 complaints
Engine cooling
32 complaints
Seat belts
15 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Fuel system
13 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Other or unknown
6 complaints
Steering
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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