1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
  2. Problems
  3. 2004
  4. Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System Problems

56
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.

What owners report

  • blend door · 19 records
  • passenger side · 17 records
  • blend doors · 14 records
  • climate control · 11 records
  • blows cold · 7 records
  • dual climate · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi22
60–100k mi16
1–30k mi6

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 1, 2006 · 44,000 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

    Blend door failure which comprised heat/defrost to passenger side of vehicle. *ak

    ODI 10187512

  • September 1, 2006

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

    The hvac unit does not work properly in the sense that the heat does not work in the winter and the a/c does not work in the summer. Through some research online, this seems to be a big problem and needs fixing at the manufacturers expense. The cost to fix this problem is around $1000 and is one that should not happen. *nm

    ODI 10177795

  • May 1, 2006 · 10,000 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical Heating Element

    2004 jeep grand cherokee - hvac system exhibits loud creaking/groaning sounds from dash. Also system exhibits widely fluctuating temperatures. The system is the electronic dual-zone climate control. Dealers explanation "everything is fine, they all do that." *jb

    ODI 10181857

  • March 19, 2006 · 43,000 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

    Wj blend door breakage/failure with 2004 jeep grand cherokees with electronic dual climate controls. Hot or cold air blows uncontrollably on drivers side of dual air conditioning. I have been quoted $1500 to fix this problem, but this has been an ongoing problem with this vehicle since i have had it since 2005. With hot air blowing continually on drivers feet, this is a potential safety hazard. *tr

    ODI 10253336

  • November 1, 2005 · 55,000 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

    Tl*- the contact stated that the 2004 jeep grand cherokee has problems in the winter weather when using the heater in the vehicle. The contact stated that when turning on the heat in the vehicle the passenger side air vents blows out cold air. He stated that while driving and the heat wasturned on the passenger side blew cold air and the windows become foggy. Hewas unable to see clearly out of the windows. He had…

    ODI 10181573

  • January 7, 2005 · 3,900 miles

    Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System

    While driving with defrosters on, the heat suddenly turns to cold and does not defrost the windshield. Was told by dealer that blend doors were defective and the dashboard had to be removed. This started happening about 6 months after i bought the car. This is a definite safety hazard since you can't de-ice the windshield while driving. I feel the manufacturer should make the needed repairs at no cost to the…

    ODI 10310077