1999 Jeep Wrangler Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 213 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 213 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
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.
“Problems with back and door latches breaking and jamming making it impossible to open the doors. Also, flimsy plastic sleeves that connect the A/C/fan/temperature knobs to the control panel break easily making it impossible to use the defroster and panel fans, heater, and A/C.”
NHTSA complaint #10037327, filed 2003-09, 40,000 miles“I was checking my oil on the vehicle, when a moderate wind caused the hood to be blown back against the top of the windshield of the vehicle, causing the hood to be dented. This is a safety problem because the hood support rod did not catch in any way, and if the hood did not fall all the way back to the windshield, it could have hit me in the head. This was not documented in any way in the owner's manual, or on the hood. This could cause a serious injury someone.”
NHTSA complaint #702599, filed 1999-01Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 0% |
| 2006 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 4% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 1999 Jeep Wrangler
53 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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.
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