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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1994 Jeep Wrangler Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 151 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1994 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of the 151 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While traveling down a major highway, 695 in baltimore, both exterior hood latches became unhinged. Moments later, the latch located at the interior center front of the hood failed also. This caused the hood to fly upward towards the windshield, striking the glass and causing it to shatter. I was forced to pull blindly to the shoulder of the road, because the hood had folded itself over the frame of the windshield and was still lodged in place. After returning the hood to its original position, I observed substansial body damage to the hood and windshield.”

NHTSA complaint #751637, filed 2001-09

“While consumer was driving, passenger's side door flew open. Locks on doors have failed three times, door has flew open while driving because of failure. Windows fall down in door channel, consumer has taken this problem to the dealer on seven occasions. Air conditioner leaks inside vehicle and has been to dealer on three occasions.”

NHTSA complaint #801028, filed 1996-08

“Exhaust manifold - rear stud on driver's side has broken off leading to an exhaust leak. Causes noise and excess o2 in exhaust system signal computer to increase fuel richness which taxes the catalytic converter, causing early failure. Catalytic conveter has been replaced three times as result. Door locks - the door locks on both the passenger and driver side have broken, making it impossible to unlock door from outside with key. By turning key, the lock begins to disengage, but not enough to unlock door. …”

NHTSA complaint #720352, filed 2000-03

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202110%
201810%
201721%
201510%
201320%
201220%
201120%
201030%
200921%
200830%
200620%
200411%
200333%
200121%
200010%
199921%
199821%
199792%
199584%
199464%
199344%
199223%
199123%

Other parts of the 1994 Jeep Wrangler

Fuel system
38 complaints
Brakes
29 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
19 complaints
Seat belts
16 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1994 Jeep Wrangler

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology