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1995 Ford Explorer vs 1995 Jeep Wrangler

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric1995 Ford Explorer1995 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA complaints843202
Recall campaigns21
Service bulletins (TSBs)19120
Investigations63
Crash reports8627
Fire reports326
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)15–1814–17
Median reported mileage122,000 mi95,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord ExplorerJeep Wrangler
Tires2055
Power Train11932
Suspension937
Service Brakes, Hydraulic7516
Vehicle Speed Control812
Engine and Engine Cooling4532
Seat Belts5915
Electrical System5513

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling420
Vibration / shaking260
Brake problems149
Clunking / rattling105
Check engine light80
Hesitation / surging70
Electrical failures70
Rust / corrosion70

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.