NHTSA investigationPE02045
Investigation PE02045: 1996–1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Status
- CLOSED
- Opened
- May 17, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 16, 2002
- Model years
- 1996–1998
Subject
HOOD LATCH
Component: Body and structure
Summary
There is no summary currently available
An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.
Model years covered
- 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee1,028 complaints
- 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee991 complaints
- 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee893 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.