2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,733 miles

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problem #3

Apr 032006

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 149,200 miles
: the contact stated while driving 70mph the hood flew upward with limited visibility. The contact managed to pull over without incident. Due to the damaged hood which was bent vertically in front of the windshield, the vehicle was towed to an automotive body repair shop to await inspection.

- Defiance, MO, USA

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problem #2

Jun 151998

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • miles
I read in the paper you were investigating hoods opening on 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee. My Jeep hood came open while I was driving down I-65 in Alabama approximately at the date listed in the questionaire. That date is an estimate. I was driving at about 65 mph when the hood popped up, partially obscuring my vision. I was near an exit, so I managed to safely get off the road and stop and re-latch the hood. At the time I thought I must have not closed it properly after checking the oil, but now that I know there is an investigation underway I thought it was wise to report this incident anyway. I can not confirm or deny that I improperly closed the hood before this incident I just don't remember.

- Belcamp, MD, USA

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problem #1

Jul 231999

Grand Cherokee 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that while driving the hood popped open, causing poor visibilty, almost causing an accident. Dealer contacted.

- Verona, WI, USA

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