NHTSA — Latches/Locks/Linkages: Tailgate: Latch Problems

4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee accessories - exterior problems

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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 012003

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

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Tailgate latch on 1996 Grand Cherokee has failed, won't unlock.

- Park City, UT, USA

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problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Grand Cherokee

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Latch on tailgate door failed.

- Carlsbad, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 011997

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
Tailgate lock assembly will not unlock at times. The main power switch must be toggled back and forth before it unlocks. Dealer replaced lock assembly on 1/5/97. Because of high cost of repairs, I have to wait this long to have it fixed.

- Seven Valleys, PA, USA

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