1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,638 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,375miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 1,638 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,375 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited. I have had the vehicle since it had 29,000 miles and it now has approx. 81,000. I have replaced three of the five locking mechanisms on the vehicle and now have two more that need replacing. This is not acceptable. The door locks allow for me to open the corresponding door or rear hatch sometimes but most of the time do not allow me to open the door or rear tailgate at all. When the rear tailgate lock is allowing for me to open the rear tailgate it will not lock at all. My vehicle has sat in my driveway every night without anyway for me to lock it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10251754, filed 2008-12, 45,000 miles“Passenger side front door would not unlock. All doors automatically lock when vehicle speed increases above approximately 15 MPH. Vehicle was parked and passenger was not able to open door using door handle. After several minutes we were able to get the door to unlock and passenger was able to egress the vehicle. This could pose a serious threat to occupants that could lead to serious injury or death by delaying or preventing their exiting from the vehicle in an emergency or after an accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10561333, filed 2014-01, 197,542 miles“Door locks not working, initial rear passenger lock making a buzzing noise followed by not opening. Now the front passenger door is buzzing and opening intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10471224, filed 2012-08, 164,000 miles“Door locks(automatic)drivers side and rear drivers side doors have to locked manually dealer says between 200 and 500 to repair out of extended warranty I feel this is a safety concern and should be recalled please help!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10212060, filed 2007-12, 75,000 miles“1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited rear passenger side door lock failure. Could not unlock door. Took car to don davis auto group who replaced the lock for $185.”
NHTSA complaint #10151035, filed 2006-02, 38,500 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 8 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 0% |
| 2007 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 25 | 2% |
| 2005 | 163 | 8% |
| 2004 | 6 | 0% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 | 3 | 0% |
| 2000 | 78 | 5% |
| 1999 | 19 | 1% |
| 1998 | 18 | 2% |
| 1997 | 13 | 1% |
| 1996 | 21 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 1% |
| 1993 | 26 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
622 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
386 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
165 complaintsEngine cooling
121 complaintsSeats
91 complaintsFuel system
85 complaintsElectrical system
84 complaintsAir bags
83 complaintsSuspension
76 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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