Latches/locks/linkage Problems of Jeep Cherokee

Jeep Cherokee owners have reported 55 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's door latch (20 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (16 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Jeep Cherokee


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of Jeep Cherokee

The Door Latch problem

The contact rented a 2021 Jeep Cherokee latitude. The contact stated while driving approximately 70mph when the contact lost control of the vehicle and experienced a head on collision to the front end of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Hood Latch problem

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 45 mph both hood latches broke and the hood smashed her windshield. There was a tire pressure warning light illuminated. The police arrived on the scene and duck-taped the hood down.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. While driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The service transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and the valve body and parking   Read details...

The Tailgate Latch problem

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the tailgate failed to lock and kept opening independently. The contact had to drive home with her daughter in the back seat with the tailgate opened.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

The contact owns 2017 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that the rear hatch failed to open as needed. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.   Read details...




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