2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 17 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Driving down the road 45mlh the drive shaft started shaking and vehicle came to compleet stop. My keep currently has 116800 miles on it . . This is pre mature failure and should be fixed by dealer .
ODI 11217824
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Transmission coolant line is leaking it's been worked on several times. The motor has air in the coolant system after replacement of radiator. The power steering line was replaced. The back wiper motor does not work. Something inew the dash makes a moving sound after the engine is shut off on passenger side. I had brake lines fixed. The vehicle looses oil on the road due to the line leaking. The back wiper not…
ODI 11079713
Control Arm · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle lost acceleration and started to wobble. The failure began approximately six months ago. The vehicle was taken to global transmission in jamaica queens, new york and the control arm was replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.
ODI 11010264
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle shifted gears automatically and jerked roughly. In addition, the transmission failed and the vehicle lost power. The contact was forced to stop at the middle of the road, turned off and restarted the engine, and coasted to the side of the road. The transmission and check engine lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and taken…
ODI 10761400
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v046000 (power train) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10730542
Power Train
I bought my vehicle in december at one of your dealerships and when i test drove it i told my salesman that is swayed in the back end and he said i just have to get used to it cause i'm used to a car. This problem has gotten worse and i had it looked at and the ball joint is about to fall out and the rear tension bars and parts are broke and have been since i purchased it. This is unsafe and i have my children in…
ODI 10779407
Electrical System · Power Train
I purchased this vehicle september of 2013 and although i love this vehicle there is one thing that is so not right about it also. In the beginning the windows, door lock and electric windows would stop working then all of a sudden they are again. This vehicle was equipped with the most inadequate electric door unlocking system. There is this very thin wire very thin wire attached to this heavy metal thing that just…
ODI 10595965
Power Train
At various speeds when going up hill looses power and have to take foot off gas and again to give gas to run. One time car totally turned off. *tr
ODI 10513042
Power Train
As i was trying to pull out into traffic the jeep would not move it was like it was in neutral. I noticed that the pnrd were all lit up. I had to stop and put car in park then try again and it worked however when i got on the highway it did the same thing. When i got home i called my mechanic because the check engine light was on and the code was p0700. I have done some research online and found that alot of other…
ODI 10493627
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I see that there is a recall for 2000-2002 jeep cherokee vehicles with the electric radiator fan. I am wondering if that recall or problem extended to the 2004 model as well. Every year since i purchase my jeep, used, i have had to replace the radiator. For some reason, it overheats and all of the coolant runs out. I have taken it to multiple mechanics and they all tell me that the radiator need to be replaced.…
ODI 10653162
Power Train
Jeep grand cherokee sudden and uncontrolled acceleration: approaching an intersection to stop, i had taken my foot completely off the accelerator and had the brake covered. As the vehicle came to a stop, the engine suddenly surged (5000rpm +) and lurched forward uncontrollably into the intersection. The brakes did not stop it or restrain it. I immediately hit the shift handle into neutral and turned the ignition off…
ODI 10412448
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Power loss & surging at speed and when accelerating. Automatic transmission-first occurrence was at 53,022 miles, and repaired after multiple trips to dealers. Dealer service tech's. Determined that transmission governor pressure and transducer readings were erratic--trans. Gov. Pressure and transducer were replaced under warranty. Prior to this, non-dealer shop replaced fuel filter and pump, due to readings. Car…
ODI 10283586
Driveline · Power Train
I was pulling up to the curb at a shopping center and my 2004 jeep grand cherokee overland suddenly jumped the curb, knocked down a large concrete planter and took out a light pole. The brake would not override the sudden acceleration. Luckily, no one was on the sidewalk. This information was reported to the local jeep dealer and to chrysler corporation but they are not admitting their is a problem. The damage to my…
Crash reported
ODI 10289843
Power Train
My jeep grand cherokee 2004 accelerated when i braked in the parking lot. The jeep accelerated and lurched into a fence and into the yard on the other side, when my foot was on the brake. The car was out of control and stopped when it hit a stump in the yard. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10262400
Front · Power Train
VIBRATION IN FRONT END. *NM
ODI 10159836
Power Train · Rotor
I have a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. I bought the one on the show room floor with 46 miles on it. In all of the vehicles i have purchased over the years i have never had so many problems. I just took it in for the 3rd time for brakes. I was told the rotors were bad again! Of course the rotors will be warranty. However i was charged $90.00 labor for warranty work, again. I told the dealer to go past the rotors this…
ODI 10154875
Emission Control · Hinge And Attachments · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Seat Heater/Cooler
2004 jeep grand cherokee with heated seat issue. Consumer states that the vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times for the heated seat problem. She also states that there is a wire or rod poking through the driver seat. *kb the consumer also stated the transmission failed, there was a problem with the power steering, the blend doors in the heating system, the passenger side window fell down in to the door…
ODI 10222750