Sounds like a problem with the latch assembly sticking. It comes as one unit and controls both the door and window latches. It may just need lubrication, but some of the parts may have broken also. Only way to find out is remove the inside door panel on the hatchback and have a look.
In most cases the window is not stuck. The fact is, the tailgate is not make enough contact with the sensor(s) that prevent you from rolling up the rear window when the tailgate is open. To roll up the window, first try shutting the tailgate with some force, as opposed to lightly, to ensure that it is shut well enough to make contact with the sensor. If the window still will not roll up, with the tailgate closed, push forceably on the upper drivers side corner of the tailgate, while you turn the key to roll up the window. If this does not work, start checking the typical electronics, fuse, wiring, etc...
From the fuse panel, hot in accy or run, comes a light blue with black wire, to the tailgate window switch in the dash. From this switch, two black wires go to ground, and a pink with light green and a pink with light blue wire go forward to the tailgate key switch. From the fuse panel, hot at all times, comes a black with white wire, also to the tailgate key switch. From the tailgate key switch comes a yellow with red wire directly to the tailgate window motor. Also from the tailgate key switch comes a tan with black wire, to a tailgate latch switch, and from there a red with yellow wire to the tailgate window motor. That latch switch functions to keep the window motor from working if the gate is not completely closed, and from what I hear, with wear and tear over time, begins to malfunction just from getting out of reach. If your window quit working, start there. Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain how those switches work together in the same circuit without a drawing, so I must recommend the website of helmdirect, for the electrical and troubleshooting manual I'm referring to, which I bought there, for the same vehicle. Best $25 I've spent.
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If your tailgate window won't go up and it's raining, first check the fuse related to the window mechanism, as a blown fuse can cause it to malfunction. Ensure that the window switch is functioning properly; you can test it by trying to operate the window from both the driver’s side and the tailgate. If the switch is working and the fuse is intact, the problem may lie in the window motor or wiring, which may require professional inspection. In the meantime, consider using a tarp or plastic cover to protect the interior from rain.
the glass door will not latch on to the tailgate of the jeep
Use the circular key, once inserted into tailgate, turn key to the left of right to make window go up and down..
take it to a transmission shop
its locked while window is down.
open a window then jump out the window
There is a control arm that attaches to you tailgate release, chance are this or another one of these arms has come out of it's retaining clip. Remove the inside panel on the tailgate, about 6 to 8 screws. This will allow you access, though tight, into the area of the motor, gears and control arms. If you have tint on your window slide a piece of cardboard in to protect from being scratched while your working in there.