Why does the back hatch on my Jeep Cherokee not stay open?

The back hatch doesn’t stay up when cold so I have hit my head several times. The front and passenger door won’t stay open when pins or mech that holds door open goes out so have been hit by door, or swings too far and has damaged outside front wheel panel.

Why is the liftgate on my Jeep not closing?

Stop it from lowering so you can keep it open and at least use it at that less than fully open position and it will switch off and go into manual only mode. It won’t shut by any of the electrical options and you will have to manually shut it then also. All fixed from the dealer…contact issue.

Why is the tailgate not latching on my Jeep?

Went to close it and nothing…tried it from the overhead button, rear button and key fob. Nothing. So I “closed” it manually and it will not latch/secure the tailgate. Tried to put it in reverse, then drive, then park and open/close…and it just stays open! :slapfight: Thoughts?

Is there a way to close the lift gate?

That will at least close it so the interior lights do not stay on and the dash display telling you it is open. Yeah, the gate can also be operated manually and when closing manually it won’t electrically suck itself shut the rest of the way.

Why is the liftgate on my 2015 Jeep Cherokee not working?

The contact owns a 2015 Jeep Cherokee. While driving in the rain at an unknown speed, the power liftgate failed. The contact stated that the liftgate would not close.

What to do if your liftgate won’t close?

SOOO if anyone has this problem arise, manually close the liftgate to about 6″ from the latch then close with medium force. That will at least close it so the interior lights do not stay on and the dash display telling you it is open.

Why does the back hatch on my Jeep Cherokee not stay open?