SKU: XJCCL-97-PC
XJ Center Console Latch | Jeep Cherokee (97-01)

For $39, I thought this would be a steel latch with a hinged, spring loaded catch. It’s just a piece of malleable stamped aluminum. When you operate the latch, it just bends, which prevents it from latching again when you close the console lid. JCR: you’re better than this. Get a 3D printer and make these out of a tough plastic like Delrin. Then they’ll be worth the 5 minutes it takes to install them.

Really like JCR stuff but this latch appears to be made of aluminum. Not steel so it will bend instead of flex. There is no such thing as spring aluminum!! So it is of no use as a replacement latch. I was able to use an angle grinder to cut the latch part off and rivet that to my broken plastic latch so now I have a working latch again. But that is making lemonade from a lemon. Make it from spring steel guys and it will work.

I like the latch it is more heavy duty than stock, yes you have to push/bend the handle down each use but at least it latches and stays closed every time, would buy again.

I bought this latch to replace the missing plastic latch that was missing & probably had been broken for years when I bought my "97 Cherokee XJ. It is very sturdy & is great quality.

I broke 2 plastic ones on the first day of owning them. I was thrilled to find a metal one - disappointed to learn after install that it’s really not functional - it’s a great sturdy product regarding the build, but it doesn’t really work - the “spring” required for the latch doesn’t really work so you need to basically bend the latch each time you open it and close it for it to be a snug fit. 25 bucks would be better spent on beer and Velcro.

I was looking at yards for a replacement for a while but was never lucky enough. Glad I found this one. Its solid and easy to install. The only negative is that the metal is thinner than the plastic so the door is able to open a bit more when latched but nothing that affects the normal function of the center console.

As these plastic parts get around 20 years of age they become very brittle. Some Cherokees have a tougher life than others. For the ones that have gotten brittle and experiencing a tough life this latch will do the trick. This is a great product and would definitely buy it again.

After twenty years, my original plastic latch finally snapped off. This replacement does feel a little different than the original since it's metal, but it does the job, keeping the lid closed.

This latch is clutch. Had my console secured with velcro for years, now it's back to normal operation. Feels a little different than the stock latch, but works the same. Now if JCR could fabricate a replacement glovebox latch, my interior would be complete.