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1995–2002 · 6 model years

Chevrolet Explorer recalls & problems by year

0 recalls and 38 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints19979 complaints
Most recalls20020 recalls
Crashes reported4in owner complaints
Injuries reported60 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
025791995: 5 complaints, 0 recalls1996: 7 complaints, 0 recalls1997: 9 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 5 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 5 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 7 complaints, 0 recalls199519961997199819992002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 Explorer——071000
1999 Explorer——050000
1998 Explorer——050000
1997 Explorer——091000
1996 Explorer——071020
1995 Explorer——051140

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Vehicle speed control6
  • Power train5
  • Service brakes, hydraulic5
  • Tires4
  • Engine and engine cooling4
  • Visibility4
  • Exterior lighting3
  • Steering3