--- title: "jeep tj hood latches — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/jeep-tj-hood-latches" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:08:56.238Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($49K/yr) — jeep tj hood latches doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($49K/yr) — jeep tj hood latches doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "jeep tj hood latches — Niche Verdict: Skip it (46/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **jeep tj hood latches** **Skip it****46/100 ** a small market ($49K/yr) — jeep tj hood latches doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$49K** **Growth (1y)** **+191.0%** **Products** **18** **Brands** **13** was 14 a year ago **Sellers** **22** **Price range** **$15.71–$162.99** **Returns** **2.4%** **Rating** **4.2★** **Skip it** Scored 46/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **76** ×0.30 Competition **38** ×0.20 Quality gap **66** ×0.10 Returns **81** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +191.0% year over year. 514257Black Friday '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND No pronounced peak months · busiest ÷ quietest = 1.5× ## **Competition** - sukemichi26% - APPERFiT24% - RT-TCZ11% - JeCar8% - USR UNIQUE STYLE RACING7% - Buling7% - Other (7 brands)18% The top 5 products take 65% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 13 brands and 22 sellers compete here. **Brands** **13 **▼falling was 14 a year ago **Sellers** **22** **Top 5 brand share** **75%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![APPERFiT Hood Latch Catch w/Bracket Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414Qqb5589L.jpg) [**APPERFiT Hood Latch Catch w/Bracket Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4S66QHZ) APPERFiT$17.234.6★48824%—flat 2 ![sukemichi TJ Hood Latches for Jeep Wrangler Locking Hood Latch Lock for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories Anti-Theft Eliminate Hood Flutter Bounce 1Pair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Lh5dZGTOS.jpg) [**sukemichi TJ Hood Latches for Jeep Wrangler Locking Hood Latch Lock for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories Anti-Theft Eliminate Hood Flutter Bounce 1Pair**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RLZV5PL) sukemichi$50.494.3★80319%—flat 3 ![RT-TCZ for Wrangler TJ Hood Latches Lock Kit Aluminum Hood Catch for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 Black Exterior Accessories 2pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m7oZ66i4L.jpg) [**RT-TCZ for Wrangler TJ Hood Latches Lock Kit Aluminum Hood Catch for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 Black Exterior Accessories 2pcs**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMRSCX8) RT-TCZ$38.544.3★3638%—flat 4 ![Buling TJ Hood Latches Improved Design Aluminum Hood Catch Latch kits Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 (Texture Black US Flag)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D40nALvtL.jpg) [**Buling TJ Hood Latches Improved Design Aluminum Hood Catch Latch kits Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 (Texture Black US Flag)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C7NR3PR) Buling$45.883.8★1327%▼falling 5 ![sukemichi OEM TJ Hood Latches Original Factory Hood Latch Kit for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories 1 Pair Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FC2RAuYFL.jpg) [**sukemichi OEM TJ Hood Latches Original Factory Hood Latch Kit for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories 1 Pair Black**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNPR38PN) sukemichi$17.894.3★6097%▼falling 6 ![USR 97-06 TJ HOOD LATCHES Metal Constructed Lock Catch HeavyDuty Hoodlatch Set (2pc) Compatible with 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler SE/Sahara/Sport/Rubicon (USA FLAG EDITION w/INSTALL HARDWARE)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KbGbmIg1L.jpg) [**USR 97-06 TJ HOOD LATCHES Metal Constructed Lock Catch HeavyDuty Hoodlatch Set (2pc) Compatible with 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler SE/Sahara/Sport/Rubicon (USA FLAG EDITION w/INSTALL HARDWARE)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTJMN2W3) USR UNIQUE STYLE RACING$43.323.6★245%▲rising 7 ![RLB-HILON Hood Latch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Year 1 Pair Hood latches with Bracket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TD-yn1kCL.jpg) [**RLB-HILON Hood Latch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Year 1 Pair Hood latches with Bracket**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCDV4X8W) RLB-HILON$16.934.6★1085%▼falling 8 ![RERPRO TJ Hood Latches Lock for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Aluminum Locking Hood Latch Safety Catch Kit Replacement Eliminate Hoods Flutter 1 Pair Black with 2 Keys](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FgWnL+qRL.jpg) [**RERPRO TJ Hood Latches Lock for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Aluminum Locking Hood Latch Safety Catch Kit Replacement Eliminate Hoods Flutter 1 Pair Black with 2 Keys**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZKXJXY6) RERPRO$54.434.3★1274%▲rising 9 ![JeCar Aluminum Hood Latches for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 Hood Latches Catch Set (Eliminates Hood Flutter)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cKz1BrAML.jpg) [**JeCar Aluminum Hood Latches for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 Hood Latches Catch Set (Eliminates Hood Flutter)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MK2XNRK) JeCar$39.084.2★2164%▼falling 10 ![DSkoiph Hood Latch Catch w/Bracket Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41500roQCfL.jpg) [**DSkoiph Hood Latch Catch w/Bracket Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D52Q8ZFX) DSkoiph$15.714.7★263%▲rising 11 ![RT-TCZ Aluminum Hood Latches Catch Kit Accessories for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 (Black)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41wZ0BTjtzL.jpg) [**RT-TCZ Aluminum Hood Latches Catch Kit Accessories for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 (Black)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTW8PP3) RT-TCZ$39.893.9★952%▼falling 12 ![TJ Hood Latch Hood Lock Catch - JeCar Aluminum Hood Latches Catch Kit for Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories 1997-2006](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51lbyYtsyIL.jpg) [**TJ Hood Latch Hood Lock Catch - JeCar Aluminum Hood Latches Catch Kit for Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories 1997-2006**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MTD5QJH) JeCar$38.894.3★1902%▲rising 13 ![BESTAOO TJ Hood Latches Locking Hood Latch Catch Kit for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 Eliminates Hood Flutter 1 Pair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41OoaYROHAL.jpg) [**BESTAOO TJ Hood Latches Locking Hood Latch Catch Kit for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 Eliminates Hood Flutter 1 Pair**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KZLY9SV) BESTAOO$44.254.2★2102%▲rising 14 ![USR 97-06 TJ HOOD LATCHES Metal Constructed Lock Catch HeavyDuty Hoodlatch Set (2pc) Compatible with 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler SE/Sahara/Sport/Rubicon (ARMY FLAG EDITION w/INSTALL HARDWARE)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41R2O+tBfnL.jpg) [**USR 97-06 TJ HOOD LATCHES Metal Constructed Lock Catch HeavyDuty Hoodlatch Set (2pc) Compatible with 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler SE/Sahara/Sport/Rubicon (ARMY FLAG EDITION w/INSTALL HARDWARE)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTJP1PGV) USR UNIQUE STYLE RACING$43.313.8★92%▲rising 15 ![JeCar Aluminum Hood Latches for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Hood Locking Kit (Red)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41T4rE+LcgL.jpg) [**JeCar Aluminum Hood Latches for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Hood Locking Kit (Red)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKHDDKLC) JeCar$39.624.2★2162%▲rising **~~Showing 15 of 18 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 18 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![APPERFiT Hood Latch Catch w/Bracket Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/414Qqb5589L.jpg)**APPERFiT Hood Latch Catch w/Bracket Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006** APPERFiT**$17.23**4.6★488 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B4S66QHZ) [![sukemichi TJ Hood Latches for Jeep Wrangler Locking Hood Latch Lock for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories Anti-Theft Eliminate Hood Flutter Bounce 1Pair](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Lh5dZGTOS.jpg)**sukemichi TJ Hood Latches for Jeep Wrangler Locking Hood Latch Lock for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories Anti-Theft Eliminate Hood Flutter Bounce 1Pair** sukemichi**$50.49**4.3★803 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RLZV5PL) [![RT-TCZ for Wrangler TJ Hood Latches Lock Kit Aluminum Hood Catch for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 Black Exterior Accessories 2pcs](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41m7oZ66i4L.jpg)**RT-TCZ for Wrangler TJ Hood Latches Lock Kit Aluminum Hood Catch for Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 Black Exterior Accessories 2pcs** RT-TCZ**$38.54**4.3★363 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MMRSCX8) [![Buling TJ Hood Latches Improved Design Aluminum Hood Catch Latch kits Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 (Texture Black US Flag)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51D40nALvtL.jpg)**Buling TJ Hood Latches Improved Design Aluminum Hood Catch Latch kits Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997-2006 (Texture Black US Flag)** Buling**$45.88**3.8★132 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C7NR3PR) [![sukemichi OEM TJ Hood Latches Original Factory Hood Latch Kit for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories 1 Pair Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FC2RAuYFL.jpg)**sukemichi OEM TJ Hood Latches Original Factory Hood Latch Kit for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Accessories 1 Pair Black** sukemichi**$17.89**4.3★609 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNPR38PN) [![USR 97-06 TJ HOOD LATCHES Metal Constructed Lock Catch HeavyDuty Hoodlatch Set (2pc) Compatible with 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler SE/Sahara/Sport/Rubicon (USA FLAG EDITION w/INSTALL HARDWARE)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41KbGbmIg1L.jpg)**USR 97-06 TJ HOOD LATCHES Metal Constructed Lock Catch HeavyDuty Hoodlatch Set (2pc) Compatible with 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler SE/Sahara/Sport/Rubicon (USA FLAG EDITION w/INSTALL HARDWARE)** USR UNIQUE STYLE RACING**$43.32**3.6★24 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTJMN2W3) [![RLB-HILON Hood Latch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Year 1 Pair Hood latches with Bracket](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TD-yn1kCL.jpg)**RLB-HILON Hood Latch Compatible with Jeep Wrangler TJ 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 Year 1 Pair Hood latches with Bracket** RLB-HILON**$16.93**4.6★108 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCDV4X8W) [![RERPRO TJ Hood Latches Lock for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Aluminum Locking Hood Latch Safety Catch Kit Replacement Eliminate Hoods Flutter 1 Pair Black with 2 Keys](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FgWnL+qRL.jpg)**RERPRO TJ Hood Latches Lock for 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Aluminum Locking Hood Latch Safety Catch Kit Replacement Eliminate Hoods Flutter 1 Pair Black with 2 Keys** RERPRO**$54.43**4.3★127 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZKXJXY6) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**24% *“Great quality, easy to install, works great”* **Assembly/Installation**20% *“As said, they do look really good installed and I am not regretting whatsoever”* **Size-Overall**20% *“Fit well”* **Value For Money**6% *“Worth the purchase”* **Design-Overall**6% *“Well made”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“Works as expected”* **Strength**4% *“These are solid and secure nicely”* **Correct Contents**2% *“good parts”* **Shape/Style**1% *“still in great shape”* **Ease Of Use**1% *“Easy mod”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Size-Overall**31% *“did not fit my Jeep”* **Assembly/Installation**8% *“Install is a pain”* **Quality-Overall**8% *“Awful Quality”* **Rusts/Corrodes**8% *“Apparently not a very high grade of stainless because they rusted within a week”* **Paint Quality**6% *“the paint is already chipping off them”* **Compatibility-Overall**6% *“does not fit well on jku”* **Strap/String Quality**4% *“Straps are not nearly has strong as the oem ones”* **Material Quality**4% *“its plastic”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**4% *“False description”* **Value For Money**2% *“not for what they cost”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall35% - Compatibility-Overall13% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Functionality-Overall7% - Mechanism Issues6% - Advertised Vs Actual Product6% - Product Condition4% - Material Quality3% - Quality-Overall3% - Assembly/Installation2%