Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Table 1 shows four common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The number one most common problem is related to the hood latch (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the door latch (four problems).

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


Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Hood Latch problem

Rear hood latch thinks that the back hatch is open when it is shut. Could this be related to the investigation of the hoods opening on their own?   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Failure of drivers side door latch, the fasteners have ripped through the metal of the door causing an unexpected door opening at highway speeds. . . This is not a new problem for Grand Cherokee's, there are very few driver's door that have not failed. . .   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Lock problem

Opened up the hatchback and all of a sudden the door fell down, almost striking the persons that were under the hatchback.   Read details...


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