HarleyRob

My back hatch has started to rattle something awful when driving down the road. I see there are two rubber stops. Do these wear out? I'm assuming so just like most rubber bushings. Also, what about the latch itself? Anyone had trouble with theirs? To the point the hatch rattles? I'll take any suggestions.

t-cell

Yes, the rubber snubbers do wear out. EZ fix.

DFlintstone

Yea, the spray, the ointment, even pills, and I still have hatch rattle. See how deep the groove is, from where the latch hit's the pin. You can turn the pin 180* to present a fresh side. Also that pin is adjustable. You can loosen the torx there and tap it in, (L&R also).

New gasket, changed stoppers, changed pin's, even changed the mechanism at some point. Might be better or I just got use to it. 13 years of washboard has caused the rear 1/2 of my Jeep to start crumbling. Cracks outside of the hatch hinges, and even top rear of the passengers door-frame. Parked right, my hatch will hit the tale-light. (no wonder the ointment didn't work)

93_xjcherokee

Have you checked your hatch panel? They get loose and rattle

HarleyRob

No, Sir! What exactly is the "hatch panel"?

Rockfrog

When my hatch was rattling ... I adjusted the latch striker (on the body) some and stopped it. The striker is likely getting worn.

Survive2022

I had a couple of loose bits floating around inside the rear hatch. I took off the rear hatch cover and vacuumed out the inside, rattle fixed.

93_xjcherokee

When you open the back hatch, its the plastic panel that covers the inside of the rear hatch. Open your rear hatch and tap the panel to see if it rattles.I Almost guarantee it does

Cnwxj

I had a full size spare in back, it pushed the striker out when I stopped. It rattled like crazy. Adjusted it and it's fine.

Survive2022

the rear hatch panel is the inside or interior of the rear hatch itself. It is held on by a few screws, once removed you can access the inner workings of the hatch door itself. That is how you would access the rear locking mechanism and rear wiper assembly.

Anyways, some times small fragments come loose from the manufacturer inside the door the older the vehicle gets. Also, a previous owner may have been in there and broken something in there.

Just an Idea!

HarleyRob

Good idea! But this rattle is like the hatch just isn't snug. Like there is play when the hatch is closed

burg3rlicious

I folded up paper and made them into little wedges. Most likely temporary but it does the job for now

HarleyRob

Great minds think alike! I did same using paper towels and duct tape! Duct tape fixes everything!!

93_xjcherokee

If you can't fix it with a hammer and duct tape then its not broken