2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Mar 18, 2016 · Electrical · 104,000 miles · UT

The right passenger and back right door won't unlock after pressing the unlock switch on the door panels. Needs to be unlocked manually.

Filed May 14, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 10,300 miles · MN

Although no accident yet, I wanted to say that I have never received any notice from fca about the "customer satisfaction campaign" (because although the gas tank hangs under the rear bumper, year 2000 was not included in the "recall" trailer hitch deal). I bought it new and am still living at the same address. I also wanted to note that another issue with the gc is that the brake and tail lights often stop working. The socket gets scorched and you have to go take it apart, pry the contacts up just right and put aluminum foil under them (google grand cherokee brake lights). That works for a while, then you have to do it again. I've been stopped twice in 6 months for it. Sometimes the taillight works but actually goes out when you step on the brake. In any case, having a gas tank prone to exploding when rear ended along with brake light issues is not a good thing. The door locks on the passenger side also cannot be unlocked except from inside the vehicle, while the drivers side have to be locked manually (again, it's all over google. It's called the angry duck for the noise the locks make. I have been waiting for the federal safety agency to make a other announcement about this - the news was they were going to in a week or so, but that was 3 weeks ago. Thanks [xxx] [xxx]@gmail.com information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Electrical, Locks · NY

Several months ago, I get a quack sound when the door lock/unlock is activated. Initially both locks worked then the rear passenger door doesn't lock but unlocks and the driver's passenger door doesn't unlock but locks. I did a search and found this: http://www.topix.com/forum/autos/jeep-grand-cherokee/tlmudaeofdb3ht8fc page where people are having the same issues. Apparently it is a problem with my 2000 laredo that presents itself every few years after the fix. Is there or was there ever a recall for this issue?

Filed Jun 5, 2012 · Locks · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the door locks failed. When the contact attempted to lock or unlock the vehicle with the keyless remote, the locks would make a loud banging sound. The failure only occurred when she used the keyless remote. The rear passenger side door was jammed and could not be opened. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2012 · Electrical, Locks · 124,000 miles · IL

Rear hatch door won't lock both rear passenger and driver side won't lock unlock door read reviews many people with this vehicle having same problems.

Filed Oct 21, 2011 · Electrical · NY

We have a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo. We bought this car from florida in september of 2010. We had it here in ny for 2 days before the problems started. We lost all of our gauges, all of our warning lights come on, power windows dont work, power mirrors dont work, command center goes down, door locks work intermittently. Chrysler jeep is very unhelpful. We have put thousands of dollars into this problem and have seen online that a lot of other people are having this same problem in the years 99-2005. It is giving us a p1686 code and no one seems to be able to figure out the problem.

Filed Aug 15, 2011 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · AL

I recently bought a 2000 jeep grand cherokee laredo and having done hours of research I am having the same problem as many other jeep owners. My alarm is faulty and often does not start, I have not been able to use vehicle in over a week. I have tried everything jeep told me to do to override alarm, it does not work. I also have a "quack" in my door locks. I suspect I will need a new actuator. I don't understand how their is not a recall on any of these things, I have read literally hundreds of complaints about the anti-theft systems in these cars and it costs alot of time, money and frustration to fix. I will never buy another jeep nor will I ever recommend a jeep.

Filed Oct 21, 2010 · Locks · GA

The door locks on my 2000 jeep grand cherokee are not functioning. All of them make a loud "quack" noise when I try to unlock or lock the car with the remote entry or from the door. The rear hatch can no longer be opened and both passenger doors have to be unlocked manually. The driver doors have to be locked manually. I have been researching this issue and found hundreds of online blogs about this problem. I contacted my jeep dealership and the refuse to do anything about it. Does someone have to be injured or worse in order for jeep to step up and fix their wrong doing? I am hoping you can do something about this issue. Thank you

Filed Aug 20, 2010 · Locks · 75,000 miles · PA

I am the owner of a 2000 jeep grand cherokee and the door locks are failing. I have two doors that have failed and now the tailgate. I cannot possibly open the tailgate at all. The doors have to be manually opened from the inside. This is a safety hazard especially with small children. In the event of an accident, these doors and tailgate will not open. The tailgate window will not work either. Please notify me of a safety recall on this problem!

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Locks · 105,000 miles · PA

2000 jeep grand cherokee larado, 105,000 miles. Jeep door locking actuators have been replaced 3 times on one door, and it just went again. In addition to another door actuator having to be replaced as well. According to the internet forums for jeeps, this is a known issue and there are literally thousands of complaints for this same issue on the same make and model of jeep.

Filed Jun 18, 2010 · Locks · 125,000 miles · GA

Door lock fails and screeches. Drivers side rear passenger door will not open from the outside. It can only be opened by manually releasing the lock from the inside. If we were to be in an accident the passenger in that seat could not be rescued. This is a common problem - I have research this on the internet and there are thousands of complaints about this. I believe jeep should be responsible for replacing these defective locks.

Filed Mar 28, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 90,000 miles · CA

My wife and I purchased a 2000 jeep grand cherokee from the dealership. About two years ago the 4.0 liter 6 cylinder engine started using coolant and causing the coolant light to alarm. The oil pressure would drop to "0" and sound the check gauges alarm. We took the car to the mechanic shop for costly repairs and troubleshooting. They replaced the water pump, couldn't find any leaks, and replaced the oil pump and rear main seal. They checked the bearing clearances and found them within tolerance. The car is still using one to two pints of coolant every three days and the oil continues to drop to "0" after warm-up. We replace the 4 wheel disc brakes and rotors every two years. The hood gas shocks won't hold the hood up and the shocks cost $150 a pair form the dealer and only last one year. We to have electric door locks that screech and don't lock the doors as well as rear light problems that work off and on. The emissions are much higher than normal on our recent smog test. This is an indication that the #3 and 4 cylinder is using the mysterious antifreeze loss. As a retired mechanical engineer I also believe the oil problem to be related. My wife has the grand cherokee and I purchased a tj wrangler new in 2000. I'm concerned this vehicle will develop the same problems having the same engine. We have invested over $50 thousand in these two cars. We need your help to help us offset this burden.