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1995 Jeep Cherokee engine problems

139 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 125,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
139
of this car's complaints
23%
typical mileage
125,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Engine
    101
  • Engine: gasoline
    20
  • Cooling system: fan
    6
  • Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
    4
  • Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
    2
  • Exhaust system
    2
  • Cooling system
    2
  • Exhaust system: emission control
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Jeep Cherokee engine problems in other years

199019952000201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 11Engine failure 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1995 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 14, 2017 · Engine · 99,000 miles · AZ

The exaust bolts are broken and the jeep is loud the noise just started one day when I started the jeep.

Filed Aug 2, 2015 · Engine · 157,477 miles · CA

The contact owns a 1995 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the engine seized on the freeway. The contact mentioned that the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157k

Filed Jul 8, 2015 · Engine · 125,000 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the engine seized. The contact mentioned that the vehicle restarted; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 09/01/2015*lj the consumer stated the vehicle wasn't taken to the dealership. Other owners have reported taking their vehicle to a mechanic and replaced crank sensors, cam sensors, distributor parts, spark plugs and wires only to have the problem to persist. Updated 12/7/2015

Filed Jul 9, 2011 · Engine · 189,000 miles · PA

Driving 25 MPH on city street ran over a sinkhole/pothole and engine bolts sheared off and engine shifted. Jeep had to be towed.

Filed Mar 4, 2009 · Engine · 180,000 miles · MO

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 jeep cherokee. Upon purchasing the vehicle on march 3, 2009, the vehicle stalled and landed in a ditch at less than 40 MPH. The contact noticed oil under the hood of the vehicle. An independent mechanic stated that the motor was blown, which caused the head gasket to fail. The dealer would not assist with the repairs. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2008 · Engine · 13,300 miles · TX

Crank shaft position sensor burns out. Got it fixed at dealer, but it is out again 5 years later.

Filed Jun 9, 2004 · Electrical, Engine · 162,000 miles · GA

Recently, while on I-75 n in atlanta, ga a vehicle swerved in front of me. I veered to avoid impact and the drivers seatbeat buckle on my vehicle became dislodged and has not worked properly since this date.

Filed Jun 13, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 109,597 miles · MA

Vehicle would not start. Vehicle was towed to a mechanic, mechanic attempted to move the vehicle, but rear brakes had locked up.

Filed May 1, 2003 · Engine · 66,000 miles · AL

The vehicles oil change gauge was inoperative.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Engine · 152,011 miles · PA

1995 jeep cherokee 4.0l. Replaced the exhaust manifold at a cost of $475.00 due to a crack found in the manifold during a required state vehicle inspection. The repair shop personnel indicated that this is becoming almost routine for this model vehicle prior to a redesign of the manifold by the manufacturer.

Questions about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee engine

Does the 1995 Jeep Cherokee have engine problems?

Owners have filed 139 complaints about the engine of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 23% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Cherokee engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 125,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have bad engine?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most engine complaints are 2014 (524 complaints), 2019 (472 complaints) and 2015 (371 complaints).

Other 1995 Jeep Cherokee problems

Body 149Brakes 90Acceleration 71Transmission 43Airbags 41Electrical 41Steering 22Seat belts 19Fuel system 15Suspension 9Locks 8Lights 7Tires 7Visibility 7Driver assistance 2Seats 2Wheels 1

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