1997 JEEP WRANGLER Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch Issues in the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER
6 latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch Complaints
BOTH EXTERNAL RUBBER SIDE LATCHES FAILED ON 1997 JEEP WRANGLER. THE HOOD FLIPPED UP AND OBSCURED THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. THE HOOD WAS DESTROYED BY ITS IMPACT AGAINST THE ROOF. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN MANUFACTURED W/O THE STANDARD INTERNAL LATCH DUE TO SEVERAL PARTS CHANGES DURING THE MANUFACTURING YEAR. AN INTERNAL LATCH COULD NOT BE FITTED TO THE MIS-MATCHED HOOD AND GRILL. *JB
DT: WAS DRIVING EASTBOUND, A TRACTOR TRAILER WAS WESTBOUND, THE TURBULENCE BEHIND TRACTOR TRAILER CAUSED THE EXTERNAL HOOD LATCHES TO FAIL. THE SAFETY HOOK IN THE CENTER OF THE HOOD ALSO FAILED TO KEEP THE HOOD DOWN. THE HOOD FLEW UP STRIKING WINDSHIELD AND FOLDED OVER SHATTERING WINDSHIELD. LOST VISIBILITY HOWEVER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *NM
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HOOD FLEW OPEN AT 30MPH. CHRYSLER REDESIGNED LATCH BUT NOT RECALLED. ORIGINAL HOOD LATCH NOT APPROPRIATE WITHOUT USE OF SIDE LATCHES, EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS.
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HOOD FLEW OPEN AT 30MPH. CHRYSLER REDESIGNED LATCH BUT NOT RECALLED. ORIGINAL HOOD LATCH NOT APPROPRIATE WITHOUT USE OF SIDE LATCHES, EVEN AT LOW SPEEDS.
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STRONG WIND CAUSED HOOD LATCH TO BREAK/FLY UP. (QCAW)
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HOOD LATCHES ARE MADE OF RUBBER ALLOWING THEM TO GIVE WHEN MEETING ONCOMING TRAFFIC. LATCHES FAILED TWICE ON WINDY DAYS WHEN MEETING LARGE VEHICLES ON ROADWAY.
Other 1997 JEEP WRANGLER Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
42 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
24 complaints
Air Bags
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
23 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
15 complaints
Unknown Or Other
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
13 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
13 complaints
Suspension
12 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
11 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
11 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
9 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
8 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
8 complaints
Fuel System Other
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
7 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
6 complaints
Steeringlinkages
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
5 complaints
Structureframe And Members
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
4 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
4 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
4 complaints
Seat Belts
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Structurebodyhood
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint