JeepGrand Cherokee19955.2L/jeep/grand-cherokee/1995/5-2l/
ZJ platform

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 5.2L

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 Grand Cherokee 5.2L.

Body SUVEngine 5.2LTransmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee, a SUV built on the ZJ platform and powered by a 5.2‑L engine, comes with a 5‑quart oil capacity (requiring 10W‑30 or 5W‑30 API oil) and is paired with an automatic four‑speed transmission that delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 14/19/16 mpg. With 1,503 owner‑reported complaints—most frequently in the power train—and 15 recalls on record, its trouble count sits below the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints but above the 2026 low of nine, placing this model year in the middle of the Grand Cherokee’s long‑term reliability spectrum. This positions the 1995 version as neither the worst nor the best year in the line’s history, reflecting a moderate level of dependability for researchers assessing the model’s evolution.

Model year199819971996199519941993

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5 qt w/ filterOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 / 5W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 34 · 600 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter, fuel filter, front wiper blades and serpentine belt are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 34 · 600 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP215-75R15OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7-JJ inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter05281090AB
Engine air filter53007386AB discontinued
Fuel filter52005131 discontinued
Spark plug68308887AA alt 68304020AA
Front wiper blades56005186AB discontinued
Serpentine beltQ4060970 discontinued · alt 53031118AB
Thermostat52028185AC alt 83501426AD

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length176.8 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3530 lb
Track (front / rear)57.9 / 57.9 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 19 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 1995 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

8.1–9.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.10 sec — 1993 Laredo V8
220 hpHorsepower (as tested)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
1996Laredo V8 5.2L V88.20 sec16.30 sec220 hp4x4
1993Laredo V8 5.2L V88.10 sec16.50 sec220 hp4x4
1993Laredo V8 5.2L V88.70 sec16.60 sec220 hp4x4
1997Limited V8 5.2L V89.10 sec16.90 sec220 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 / 5W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3.4 Pints
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil10W-30 · API · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5 qt w/ filter
Power Steering FluidMS-5931

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings45 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts20 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs30 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill PlugSteel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain PlugSteel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-5-3-6-2-4
Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug Gap0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque27.0 ft-lbs
Ignition TimingTDC, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.75 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeND 8 oil
Oil Capacity7.75 oz
Standard BCI Group Number34
Standard BCI Cranking Performance600 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test16 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief16 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature195 °F
Engine Compression100 minimum. 25 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure6 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPMIdle rpm
Intake Valve LashHydraulic in
Exhaust Valve LashHydraulic in

Brakes

Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Torque to Knuckle7-15 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness0.030 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness0.030
Brake ApplicationWITH REAR DISC
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in / 0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From0.44 in / 0.95 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 2 stages
150 ft. lbs.50 ft. lbs
2105

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 7,500 mi. The big-interval services (every 7,500 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miBody Fasteners (torque) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill)
Every 15,000 miBattery (inspect electrolyte level) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 22,500 miBrake Linings (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBands (adjust) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 miFuel Filter (replace) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plug Wires (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits in the middle of the first-generation ZJ run (19931998), a period where owner complaints rose steadily from 1,224 in 1993 to 1,558 in 1998. Compared to the two prior years, 1995’s 1,503 complaints mark a clear increase over 1994’s 1,224, while its 15 recalls match the 1993 peak and its 15 investigations continue a downward trend from 26 in 1993. Across the generation, complaints and technical service bulletins (TSBs) climbed as investigations fell, suggesting that while known issues were being documented in service literature, underlying problems persisted and even intensified. The 1995 model’s top complaint areas—power train (266), engine and cooling (188), structure (165), and service brakes (157)—along with 228 crash-related and 41 fire-related complaints, indicate a vehicle with notable safety and reliability concerns. Given that 1995 sits on the rising slope of the generation’s complaint trend and carries a high number of recalls and safety-related reports, it is not a standout year; a buyer would likely encounter more issues than with earlier ZJ models.

15
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
75
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
15
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,503
Owner complaints
228 involved a crash · 41 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,503 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train266
Engine & Engine Cooling188
Structure165
Service Brakes, Hydraulic157
Vehicle Speed Control139
Electrical System67
Air Bags58
Fuel System, Gasoline46

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

13V252000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank AssemblyReported 19/06/2013

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear… Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch…

09E012000Exterior LightingReported 07/04/2009

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE… Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 75 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
R2118796A2016-02-26Engine And Engine CoolingValve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
23-014-152015-04-23EquipmentChild Seat Tether Anchor Installation This bulletin describes procedures to install Child…
13002142014-12-18Trailer HitchesTowing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This…
13002142014-12-18Trailer HitchesTowing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This…
13-002-142014-12-18Trailer HitchesTowing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 1995 Grand Cherokee 5.2L take?

5 qt w/ filter of ABOVE 0 degrees F: 10W-30 API, BELOW 60 degrees F: 5W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 1995 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 5.2L get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.