Hood Latch Problems of Jeep Grand Cherokee

The contact owns a 2022 Jeep grand wagoneer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the hood of the vehicle suddenly became unsecured and flew open, striking the front windshield, and creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact indicated that the locking mechanism bolts had erroneously unscrewed from the hood causing the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the hood and locking mechanism and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14v643000 (air bags, seat belts); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact was concerned that the air bag would deploy in his face. The vehicle burned oil continuously and there was blue fumes coming from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, the horn sounded and the hood latch failed. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The brake master cylinder protective plate was repaired under NHTSA campaign notification p67. The fuel door mechanism was fractured and the dealer repaired the vehicle. The dip stick was not replaced. A grinder was marked for a new factory dip stick. The contact also stated that the dealer placed too much oil in the vehicle. When the vehicle was new with less than 200 miles, the instrument cluster failed and the contact could not see how fast the vehicle was driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed a short circuit in the sun visor wiring. The vehicle was repaired. The contact also stated that the locks unlocked on their own. When the button was pushed on the key fob to open the rear tailgate, it would not respond. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 11,351.

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Engine hood no longer stays in upright position. It holds for awhile and them falls down on head of person working under the hood.

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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?.

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1996 Grand Cherokee hood struck windshield while driving. The hood latch was defective.

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(1)prior to beginning a trip, my husband checked the fluids under the hood and then closed the hood. I drove for approximately 2 hours with no problems. (2)then while driving at approximately 68 mph, going downhill, the hood suddenly flew open and crashed into my windshield. Both the primary and secondary latches for the hood had failed. I was unable to see the road, except for a tiny amount of the white line that I was able to see below the hood that was now resting upon the windshield. I was able to slow the vehicle down as well as navigate, using the white line, and get the car safely off the road. I had three small girls in the back of the vehicle, who were all very frightened. With the help of some passing motorists I was able to force the hood back into place, though this was quite difficult since the hinges were now hyper-extended. I shoved the hood into place and confirmed (several times) that it seemed to be secure enough to continue. I was able to continue to my destination, though I was quite frazzled by the time I arrived. (3)the hood needed to be replaced, as well and the hinges on both sides. We straightened the secondary hood latch which would have prevented the problem. It is made of metal that is too soft and bendable for it's intended purpose. Per this database, our model of Jeep is known to have hood latches that fail. I am very upset that there has not been a recall put into effect yet. This was a very scary experience for me and the children in the car and could have easily ended in a terrible crash. Luckily everything worked out and no one was hurt, except for a minor complaint of a car seat hurting a leg (it protected my daughter from getting thrown in or from the car). Please consider how dangerous this can be when the vision of the driver is basically completely blocked by the hood covering the windshield. I believe that the primary and secondary hood latches should be recalled immediately.

When adding windshield washer fluid, the hood came back down and hit me on the head. Very dangerous safety situation. According to the dealer the hood struts need to be replaced.

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Hood was recently opened for normal checks of engine. The hood did shut all the way. After driving about 5 miles at the speed of about 45 the hood came unlatched and flew up. The hood is unrepairable, hood and hinges must be replaced.

Was traveling at 70 mph when hood flew open causing consideralble damage to hood and hinge mechanism. No personal injuries.

Primary & secondary hood latch failure.

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The hood latch failed which caused the hood to open, hit the roof and cracked the windshield. Related investigation ea-02-029.

The wind gust from an oncoming semi caused the hood on my 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee to pop open. The secondary latch held thankfully.

While driving at 65mph hood came un latched and driver was unable to see.

Hood flew open at 70 mph, consumer was able to pull over safely. Please provide additional information. Ts.

The consumer experienced a hood latch problem. Driving down hwy 64 at 65 mph when hood flew open. Driver was able to pull vehicle to side of road. Diamlerchrysler investigator came out and said latches had corroded due to owner lack of maintenence. Maintenence manual has a small note in the middle of the manual regarding lubrication of the latches, but this task is not part of scheduled maintenence tasks nor does manual describe what to use to lubricate latches. Also owner purchased vehicle used in January 2001. Previous owner was in NJ or MD. Entire hood and primary and secondary latches had to be replaced. Front fender had minor damage. Cat 10/28/03.

Vehicle's hood came crashing down suddenly and without any warning on my head while I was trying to check the engine oil level. Dealer's representative rather non-chalant about it. Could cause serious injuries as hood is heavy and bulky. I rarely check the oil level. Dealer's service people have lifted the hood a lot more than I have had during servicing. Is a definite safety hazard. Told to use broom handle to prop hood up like the service techs do at the dealership. There should be a fix and recall of defective parts, especially when dealer service personnel are using broom sticks to prop the hood up to prevent the sudden dropping of the hood.

Hood flew open at 65 mph, safety latch did not engage as designed.

I was traveling on the hwy at 70-73 mph. When hood lifted and completely blinded me. I have been told by people that a safety latch should have stopped the hood from lifting the way it did.

Traveling at 50mph when hood flew open. Upon investigation saw that both main latch and backup safety catch were rusted and not functioning properly. Lex, ky dealer stated "no restrictions" to replace "hood, latch, and safety catch" but s. Fla dealer wont cooperate (relocated to s. Fla. ) nor will Chrysler.

The secondary latch was rusted in the open positon causing the hood to open while driving, the main latch mechanism remained partially open due to rust that had encrusted it as well as much of the underside and edges of the hood. Nlm.

The secondary latch was rusted in the open positon causing the hood to open while driving, the main latch mechanism remained partially open due to rust that had encrusted it as well as much of the underside and edges of the hood. Nlm.

The secondary latch was rusted in the open positon causing the hood to open while driving, the main latch mechanism remained partially open due to rust that had encrusted it as well as much of the underside and edges of the hood. Nlm.

At 60 mph hood flew open, safety hood latch was not operational. Chrysler takes no responsibility. The hood was replaced one month after purchase due to hail damage while at dealer's care.

Both hood latches were rusted and needed lubrication which caused the hood to fly open and hit the windshield, both latches were lubricated and the vehicle was pronounced safe. Nlm.

Hood latches failed. Yh.

Hood latch failure, with out any pressure or while driving the hood would pop open, vehicle has been to dealer for repair, but has not been remedied. Dealer adjusted hood hinges and stops and aligned hood latch assembly. Consumer states at 2342 miles radio speakers cut out over bumps. Dealer replaced with exhchange unit. Door trim is coming off on the driver side doors.

Front sway bar bushing malfunctioned. In addition, rear u-joints/ air conditioner condensor/door panels/hood latch and right front speaker failed.

While driving the hood will pop up causing lost of visibility. Please provide any additional information. Ph.