Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

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

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Jeep Wrangler

Problem Category Number of Problems
Hood Latch problems
6
Door Latch problems
4

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 1997 Jeep Wrangler

The Hood Latch problem

Both external rubber side latches failed on 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The hood flipped up and obscured the driver's visibility. The hood was destroyed by its impact against the roof. This vehicle had been manufactured w/o the standard internal latch due to several parts changes during the manufacturing   Read details...

The Door Latch problem

Right from shoulder harness is loose and gets caught in the door latch when the door is closed causing a hole to be torn in the webbing of the harness.   Read details...


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