1999 Jeep Cherokee locks problems

Filed Nov 5, 2008 · Locks · 67,108 miles · IL

Insured driver was driving 30 MPH when hood flew up and smacked into driver's windshield. Driver was able to stop and avoid striking anything. Driver was informed by shop that hood latch was defective. Driver had duct tape in car so she taped hood down and drove home. $1703.89 in resulting damages.

Filed Mar 2, 2008 · Body, Locks · 138,398 miles · TN

As my husband and I were on our way to a relatives last weekend, the passenger side window lowered on it's own. I tried to roll it up with the drivers control, and my husband tried with the passenger control ( which has never worked well) but the window just continued to go down. I had my son look at it and he took everything off including door panel, and speakers, but he was not familiar with jeep windows and could not determine how to fix it. In the meantime, I have checked out some websites on this problem and found out that this is an ongoing problem with jeeps. Now it is going to cost me between $250.00 and $600.00 to repair . Please do something about this so no one else will have such an unexpected expense.

Filed Feb 14, 2008 · Locks · VA

Door on the back of jeep (99) closes during cool (cold) weather and you bump your head or other areas. The pistons holding the door open do not (and have never) worked properly.

Filed Jul 8, 2005 · Locks · 109,700 miles · MI

Dt: consumer was driving about 45-50 MPH and the hood popped up. They had opened the hood the night before, then they shut it, and made sure by trying to lift the hood. The consumer drove approximately 4 or 5 miles when the hood popped up. The consumer stated the night before it took several tries attempts to close the hood. It appeared that all three latches failed. *ak the windshield wipers were damaged and it obstructed the consumers view. *sc

Filed Apr 25, 2005 · Acceleration, Locks · 95,000 miles · KY · fire

While parked in the driveway, and after being driven for an hour, vehicle inadvertently caught on fire above the manifold. The fire smoldered and put itself out. Owner contacted the manufacturer, who sent an engineer to investigate. Owner was also told by the manufacturer that there was nothing they could do, and advised the owner to seek legal council. *ak the technician replaced the cruise control cable, accelerator cable and hood latch cable.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Body, Locks · NY · 1 injury

Piston and springs are weak causing some parts of vehicle to fall on hands. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer states the hood does not stay up as the hood springs or pistons were weak. The hood fell on hands while checking oil.

Filed Jul 26, 2001 · Locks · MI

I was driving on expressway to work at 6am, in light traffic. Hood suddenly flew up, blocking my vision, slammed against the roof of the jeep and folded. I slowed down and was able to pull of the road without hitting anything, or being hit by any other vehicles, in spite of severely impaired vision! We have contacted chrysler and had the vehicle repaired at the dealer. Usaa (our insurance) has paid for all repairs with exception of the $250 deductable. The manufacturer is claiming "normal wear and tear". What would they be saying if there had been a fatality, which would have been certain during peak traffic.

Filed Jul 17, 2001 · Engine, Locks · KY

Passenger's door doesn't open, and alarm system goes on and off intermittently. Also, muffler system drags all the way down to floor. Dealership is aware of problem.

Filed Sep 1, 2000 · Brakes, Lights · WI

Consumer has had many sets of tires, may be due to alignment problems.

Filed Feb 29, 2000 · Lights, Locks · PA

Interior lights dont work with the tailgate latch replaced problem reoccurred.