Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems of the 1999 Jeep Cherokee

Two problems related to hatchback/liftgate lock have been reported for the 1999 Jeep Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2008

Door on the back of Jeep (99) closes during cool (cold) weather and you bump your head or other areas. The pistons holding the door open do not (and have never) worked properly.

2 Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Failure Date: 05/19/1999

Latch on rear hatch door out of adjustment, dealer straightened lock rod and adjusted latch and rods.


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