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1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch Issues in the 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE

7 latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7

Complaints

1

Crashes

0

Fires

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

All Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch Complaints

#10213951 | January 3, 2008 Crash

1997 JEEP CHEROKEE HOOD UNLATCHED AND FLIPPED UP STRIKING THE WINDSHIELD. CONSUMER HIT THE MEDIAN BARRIER BECAUSE HE COULD NOT SEE. *KB OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT #10-90-0800. *JB

#10067531 | April 20, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HOOD UNEXPECTEDLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT HOOD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

#8021907 | October 30, 2002

WHILE DRIVING THE HOOD UNLOADS OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVERS VIEW AND DAMAGING THE VEHICLES HOOD. *TS *NLM

#895076 | August 23, 2001

HOOD BECAME UNATTACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. CABLE MUST HAVE SNAPPED. VISION WAS BLOCKED BY HOOD. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE DRIVER CAN'T SEE WHERE TO GO. *AK

#866422 | July 31, 2000

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH HOOD POPPED OPEN, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED A CRASH. JEEP HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

#863803 | June 19, 2000

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH HOOD OPENED UP W/O WARNING. HOOD WAS NOT TAMPERED WITH, AND OPENED UNEXPECTEDLY THROUGH BOTH SAFETY LATCHES. DEFECT AFFECTED CONSUMER'S VISIBILITY ON THE HIGHWAY, WHICH ALMOST LED TO AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS, THEY SAID THAT OWNER DID NOT LUBE THE LATCHES, THEREFORE THE DEALER/CHRYSLER IS NOT AT FAULT. *AK *ML

#533609 | April 20, 1998

SAFETY LATCH FOR HOOD FAILED DUE TO CORROSION, CAUSING DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.

Other 1997 JEEP CHEROKEE Problem Areas

Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 51 complaints Fuel System Other 41 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 29 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 18 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 18 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 12 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 11 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 10 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 8 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 7 complaints Air Bags 6 complaints Engine 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint

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