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1995 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems

43 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints
43
of this car's complaints
7%
crashes
7
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    13
  • Automatic transmission
    11
  • Manual transmission
    5
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    4
  • Driveline: differential unit
    2
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
    2
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    2
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Jeep Cherokee transmission problems in other years

199019952000201520202026

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee transmission

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

Jerking 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Sudden accelerationOpened April 25, 2002, closed September 10, 2002

There is no summary currently available

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What 1995 Jeep Cherokee owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 9, 2018 · Transmission · 14,600 miles · PA

I recently purchased a 2015 jeep cherokee with only 14,500 miles on it. I noticed that the transmission did not shift properly. The dealer reprogrammed the software that week. A few days after pick up, I noticed the same problem: down shifting, not shifting, transmission reving up and not engaging when the vehicle is in motion.

Filed Nov 5, 2002 · Transmission · AK

While driving on the highway at 65mph the transmission went out . Ts

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Transmission · WV

Consumer stated she parked her vehicle in the carport, when she came out the next morning the vehicle had rolled 90 feet away down in the woods, backwards and against a tree, consumer stated since the incident vehicle has incurred other problems.

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Transmission · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was in park in driveway suddenly it started to roll backwards and hit consumer. Consumer was injured. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 20, 2002 · Transmission · AZ · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was left in park in the driveway and vehicle suddenly started to roll backwards. Consumer was injured by vehicle. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 20, 2002 · Transmission · AZ · 1 injury

Vehicle was in park in the driveway with engine turned off. Vehicle came out of park, and rolled backwards over consumer. *ak

Filed Apr 17, 2002 · Transmission · MA

Driving 1-95n to baltimore,heard a clunk as if something had hit car from beneath, lost 5th gear. Got off at next exit, lost reverse gear in parking lot of hotel. Next morning tow operator started car, enormous clattering, severed piece of plastic had jammed radiator fan. Towed to aaa approved garage. They temorarily fiked car by holding engine up with a chain. Got back to boston. Ideal garage, somerville ma identified the problem. The attachment of engine to engine blocked has failed. The engine was attached on left side and angled downwards, making 5th and reverse unattainable. This is the second jeep cherokee, same year that he had seen in a week - same problem. This needs to be looked into, this car has low mileage, is under 80,000 miles . Please investigate and alert makers.ar

Filed Nov 1, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · IL

There was a loud knocking noise coming from motor mounts and transmission mounts. Consumer felt that if in an accident engine could have fallen out of this was second time that mounts have broken. Please provide any further information.

Filed Sep 18, 2001 · Transmission · CA · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was parked and running inside of garage, it was on and in park. Then, vehicle jumped into reverse, and pinned consumer against the wall. Consumer sustained injuries.

Filed Sep 7, 2001 · Transmission · CA

While vehicle was in park, with the engine still running, consumer went to the back of vehicle opened the hatch door, and suddenly the vehicle started moving backwards, consumer tried to jump in the vehicle to hit the brake, but was unsuccessful and vehicle hit a parked car.

Questions about the 1995 Jeep Cherokee transmission

Does the 1995 Jeep Cherokee have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 43 complaints about the transmission of the 1995 Jeep Cherokee, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Jeep Cherokee transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Jeep Cherokee transmission?

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

What year does the Jeep Cherokee have bad transmission?

The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most transmission complaints are 2014 (1,472 complaints), 2015 (1,007 complaints) and 2019 (840 complaints).

Other 1995 Jeep Cherokee problems

Body 149Engine 139Brakes 90Acceleration 71Airbags 41Electrical 41Steering 22Seat belts 19Fuel system 15Suspension 9Locks 8Lights 7Tires 7Visibility 7Driver assistance 2Seats 2Wheels 1

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