Four problems related to door latch have been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. . . My options for repair of a poorly designed component are quite few and no one is sharing any information. . . Without metal to secure the latch to the door I have been forced to use a bungie cord (not osha rated. . . At all) until the door can be welded shut. . . Then I have a three door truck without a way to easily exit the vehicle. . . Thank you for your time and attention in this matter.
Rear end went out and vehicle was inoperable. Contacted dealer and wheel bearings were replaced. Rear end has been replaced twice already. Keyless remote failed. Fuel gauge failed. Buzzing noise when unlocking the doors. Transfer case leaking. Rear end makes noise, dealer rebuilt differential. Left front wheel makes noise.
Consumer states transmission does not shift the way it should, there is a delay when going into gear and it makes a noise, rear seal, pan gasket, and cooler lines leaking, humming in engine at 59-62 mph, the wiper blades failed, while using remote there is a grinding noise coming from door area, the right front rotor is worn, the deqler replaced the front brake pads, and headlights need to be adjusted.
Gas gauge. Signal switch. Door lock.
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