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1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee latches/locks/linkages problems

21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee2% of all complaints for this model year.

21
Latches/locks/linkages complaints
2%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the driver side door latch fractured and allowed the door to open while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…

    filed Jul 18, 2016

  • Tl* the contact owns a 1996 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact stated that the lock on the driver side door failed. The contact stated the door only stayed closed by being tied shut. The dealer stated that the failure was due to normal wear and tear and that the vehicle was no longer under…

    filed Aug 7, 2012

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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.