Model year record

1995 Jeep Wrangler

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 259 owner complaints on file.

Jeep Wrangler, 1987–1995 generation
Pictured: the 1987–1995 generation. Coolalabright, CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V041000

Parking brake: conventional

Component
Parking brake: conventional
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
316,148
Reported to NHTSA
2002-02-07
Owners notified
2002-09-30

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE PARKING BRAKE CAN SELF-RELEASE WITHOUT WARNING.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY WITH A STRONGER PAWL RETURN SPRING. OWNER NOTIFICATON BEGAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Parking brake2786,000 mi
Parking brake: conventional2690,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission1374,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine12103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor645,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights6—
Seat belts: front: anchorage6—
Seat belts: front: retractor6—
Unknown or other6—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch5—
Visibility: windshield5—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch4—
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe3—
Fuel system, gasoline3101,898 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines3—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly3100,000 mi
Service brakes395,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar3—
Structure: frame and members340,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables2—
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash240,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling2103,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch290,000 mi
Fuel system, other2—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical2—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2—
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing2—
Seats2—
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings275,000 mi
Steering2110,000 mi
Structure: body: hood2—
Structure: body: roof and pillars2—
Suspension298,789 mi
Tires2—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system1—
Power train1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1—
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly140,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes, hydraulic179,443 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft1—
Structure: body1—
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields155,907 mi
Suspension: front1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber179,443 mi
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly: shackle1—
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1—
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility/wiper1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Wheels1—

The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 130 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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