Jeep Wrangler owners have reported 55 latches/locks/linkage related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common latches/locks/linkage problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's hood latch (25 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's latches/locks/linkage (18 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Hood Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems | |
| Door Latch problems | |
| Tailgate Latch problems | |
| Hatchback/liftgate Lock problems |
The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while the driver was driving approximately 70 mph, the rubber hood latches on the engine snapped and the hood smashed into the windshield. The entire windshield was damaged. There were no warning lights. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that that the vehicle was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the door latches, the trunk and hood latches, and several unknown joints were rusted and needed to be replaced. Read details...
I believe the Jeep Wrangler built by daimler Chrysler has safety defects that constitute a series of safety hazards. 1. Automatic transmission shifts and engine rpm accelerating on breaking. On several occasions my Jeep engine rpms raced and the vehicle leaped forward while breaking and coming to a Read details...
Rear window pops open when the forward doors are closed. Also pops open when driving down the road. Lets the rain in and rattles. Poor engineering and design. Read details...
I purchased a new 2003 Jeep Wrangler rubicon in may of 2003 with the dual top option. Since day one, whenever the full hard door is shut with the windows rolled up and the hardtop on, the rear glass pops open. The rear glass also pops open when you hit a bump in the road. Read details...