One problem related to hatchback/liftgate lock has been reported for the 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Opened up the hatchback and all of a sudden the door fell down, almost striking the persons that were under the hatchback.
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |