Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 1997 Jeep Laredo.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Door Latch problems |
The hood on my 1997 Jeep grand cherokee Laredo flew open on me while driving on the highway. I was exiting the highway on an overhead ramp and when I went over the expansion section the slight bump was apparently just enough for the hood to flip open. I was very fortunate the windshield did not break and late enough (10 pm) that there was no traffic on the highway. I was able to slow down and pull it over before I hit anything or drove over the side of the ramp, however, the damage to the hood and fenders cost $2,300 to repair!.
Drivers side front door became hard to open/close on or around 09-30-05. 10-05-05, hinge (bottom hinge) weld on Jeep body broke completely loose and now door wont close completely. Not repaired yet.