It sounds to me like you might want to adjust the latch downward ever so slightly. The easiest way, I believe, is to take out one or two of the grille covers; this should allow you to adjust and tighten the latch with the hood closed. My latch was a bit misaligned when I bought the car, and that's what I ended up doing when I adjusted it.

 

I have the exact same issue on my 2019 Overland. It only happens above 50-60mph

Let me know if you get it solved!

 

Do the 19's still have adjusters at the front corners under the hood, should be close to the DRL's.

They were screwed out TOO FAR on our 16 causing the hood to be TOO high at the front corners.
Maybe you need to try adjusting them out to support the hood.

 

I just screwed mine out more, as I could easily push
down on the hood in the corners. Going to see if it
works. Also now the adjusters sit about 1" high...

 

I've noticed this too actually. But always forget about it when I get home.

There are adjusters on the front corners of the hood.

 

I’ve noticed this too when I’m behind a semi.

 

FWIW I've never noticed this on my 14, maybe more of an issue with the lighter hood?

 

Lighter hood? I believe the Cherokee hood has been aluminum since 2014.


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I know in the 2019 the trunk at least is much lighter, maybe they reduced the amount of material in the hood too

 

The 2019 rear hatch is composite, not metal as before. AFAIK the hood hasn’t changed. The hood myth began by very poor journalism where the reporters stated that the “new” aluminum hood was part of the 150 weight reduction between the 2018 and 2019. It wasn’t.


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AFAIK the hood hasn’t changed. The hood myth began by very poor journalism where the reporters stated that the “new” aluminum hood was part of the 150 weight reduction between the 2018 and 2019. It wasn’t.
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Not entirely true. The hood is significantly different in shape, and they could have squeezed a few ounces out of the new design.

Previous MOPAR P/N: 68103664AC
New MOPAR P/N: 68290450AA

Some of the reports certainly make it sound like the aluminum part is new, but most read that the hood is new, and also made of aluminum. Very easy to misinterpret.

 

Thanks for the responses. I'll check with the dealer to see if they have seen this before.

 

I finally made it to the dealer. The service manager sent me to the body shop. The manager there had never heard of this. He is going to check to see if Jeep has sent out any info on this issue. We'll see...... some day.

 

I bought my '19 Trailhawk and immediately hit the road for a 6 hour drive. At highway speeds the shaking is very noticeable-- especially as the sun and clouds reflect overhead. I had to pull over at a rest stop to check the fastening to be sure. Good to know I'm not hypersensitive/paranoid to this.

 

Well, something must be different. It doesn't take Columbo to figure out that all complaints about the hood shaking are coming from 2019 model year owners, not the other five model years. The hood is either lighter, shaped differently, installed improperly or a combination of the three.

 

Had same issue, adjusted the hood latch and all 6 bumpers and issue disappeared

 

I’m experiencing the same problem. Not all the time. If it does happen it’s only on the highway.

 

Mine doesn’t shake nor flutter - up to 75 mph anyway. No adjustment was required. Neither was Columbo.



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I'm wondering if the hood bumpers aren't adjusted properly, allowing it to flutter.

 

My 2019 Cherokee had the same issue. Hood was bouncing up and down on the highway. Brought it back to the dealer and they adjusted it. So far so good, but having other issues with the Jeep. Unhappy customer here.

 

The 2018 is aluminum. My 2006 Commander I traded in for
the 2019 had an aluminum hood.

 

...and the 2014 - 2019 Cherokee has aluminum hoods. Most news reports (some very misleading) say the 2019 has "a new lightweight aluminum hood". Can't argue with that. It is shaped differently and has a different part number, so it is probably a gram or two lighter. See https://jeepcherokeeclub.com/2870908-post14.html

 

Yep.

Mine visibly shook on the highway on the way home from the dealership. I may or may not have let out a loud 4-letter word.

After reading through the forum, playing with/tweaking the adjustable support screws under the hood solved my problem. Once you realize that they're adjustable for a reason, it makes sense. Not all adjustable screws will be protruding at the same length when you have the right fit - it's kind of a custom thing.


Good luck!

 

Use Playdough to check the distance between the hood and the adjustable support screws under the hood.

 

My 2019 Limited does the same thing. On a recent trip while driving 70 mph>, it looks as though the hood is going to fly off. I am taking the car in for service on Wednesday so hopefully they can adjust the latch and or stops.

 

I have a 2019 Overland also and the hood does the same thing. I have taken it back 2 times and they can't seem to fix it. It sets off the sensor for the hood release. Thought that the hood was going to fly off last weekend when we had 60 mph winds.

 

Hi Macknutz11,
We are sorry to hear about your vehicle's hood latch concern. Our team would like the chance to learn more about your situation. Please send us a private message with additional details.
Jenn
Jeep Social Care Specialist

 

When your hood is closed;
Push on the front bumper by the grill. On the passenger side and on the driver side. If the hood is moving/there is play between the hood and its bumper stops this will make your hood feel like its going to open while your driving.

I just had a similar experience when I had my vehicle returned from a windshield replacement. The hood was not aligned properly when they re-installed it, the bumper stops for the hood were not doing anything. I also had some minor rubbing occurring.

To resolve bring it to the dealership. Or just back off the bolts on the hood (just a enough for movement), close the hood, align it as best you can, carefully open the hood, and then re torque the nuts, and adjust the bumper stops until there is no play and it sits nice and flush with the fender panels.

My 2cents.

All the best,
Alex

 

Thanks guys, I have the same issue. In my case the ESS light came on when an oncoming semi caused a wind blast against my hood. I opened and closed the hood and no more issues but the the hood shakes a lot at highway speed. I will try to adjust but I think my dealer will need to fix this.



At first I thought that I would have to live with this. Glad it can be fixed. Thanks for this.

 

Hi cherokeebill,
We're sorry to hear about your experience. If you decide to work with your dealer to address this concern, please send our team a private message and we would be happy to add an additional layer of assistance to this process!
Alex
Jeep Social Care Specialist

 

Adjust, but if you over-adjust you might take it off completely. If you take it off completely you might drop it in the engine compartment. If you drop it in the engine compartment you might not ever see it again. If you never see it again you might have to order one online. $1.60 + shipping.

...not that I would know or anything. :blush: