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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1J4GZ78Y9SC654465 · Checked Oct 19, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 18

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1J4GZ78Y9SC•••••• 1995 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE

This build draws 4.8× more complaints than the average 1995 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (18 vs 4).

18on this build
565on the model
151builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reported Power Train 6 Visibility 2 Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 2

What owners of this build wrote

Service Brakes crash Oct 1995
Attempted to stop, pedal went to floor. Tt
Fuel System crash Sep 1995
Fuel line was disconneting from fuel pump and leaking. Tt
Engine Apr 2015
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…
Equipment Jul 2003
Please contact me reference the air conditioning a/c unit in my 1995 grand cherokee jeep. I'm totally frustrated with the service and responses I've received from daimler chrysler and the local dealership referencing the a/c. The a/c not working on a 500 mile plus trip (one way)…
Unknown Or Other May 2003
1995 jeep grand cherokee - paint is peeling off and most of the gray color is turning a milky white
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4GZ78Y9SC654465 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.