1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee latches/locks/linkages problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver side door popped open while the vehicle was in motion. The contact stated that the latch failed to close the door. The contact stated that it did not look like the latch was fractured, but it would not hold…”
filed Jun 3, 2015
“Driver door latch failed due to splitting metal in door. Door opened at highway speed. After the event I researched the problem and found that it is a very common occurrence. This is highly dangerous and need to be addressed immediately. *tr”
filed Mar 13, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Grand Cherokee years
Grand Cherokee latches/locks/linkages problems by year →Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.