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Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004

The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee came with 2 engines: 4.0 L 6-cylinder, 4.7 L 8-cylinder. It gets 15 to 16 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA. 14 recall campaigns and 40 owner complaints are on record.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Representative photo of the Grand Cherokee. It may show a different year or version. Photo: Alexander-93 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · resized and cropped

Specs

Engine
4,000 cc
6
Cylinders6
TransmissionAutomatic · 4 speeds
DrivetrainAWD
Dimensions (L × W × H)4,610 × 1,850 × 1,790 mm (181.5 × 72.8 × 70.5 in)
Wheelbase2,690 mm (105.9 in)
Curb weight1,857 kg (4,094 lb)
Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

Dimensions and weight: median of the 3 versions in Canada's official specifications (NHTSA vPIC). Each version differs slightly.

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Safety

Crash-test results across markets. They can vary by version and equipment.

NHTSA NCAP
Results · 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR.
🇺🇸 Local data

Fuel economy (MPG)

🇺🇸 Local data
City
14 MPG
Highway
19 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Emissions
345 g/km
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By version

EngineTransmissionDrivetrainCityHighwayCombined
4.0 L 6-cylinder Automatic · 4 speeds AWD 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG
4.0 L 6-cylinder Automatic · 4 speeds Rear-wheel (RWD) 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG
4.7 L 8-cylinder Automatic · 5 speeds AWD 14 MPG 19 MPG 15 MPG
4.7 L 8-cylinder Automatic · 5 speeds Rear-wheel (RWD) 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG

EPA figures for each version sold in the U.S.

Recalls

14 campaigns🇺🇸 Local dataNHTSA
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW 15V673000 · 2015-10-19 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module and the side impact sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R60.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL 15V046000 · 2015-01-28 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of these vehicles under safety recalls 12V527 and 13V040. All owners that have not had the recall repair performed under safety recalls 12V527 or 13V040 are strongly encouraged to have it performed and not wait for the final remedy to be deployed to the field. The recall began on December 29, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R06.

AIR BAGS 12V527000 · 2012-11-08 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a supplemental jumper harness to the airbag control module, free of charge. Owners were notified of the recall by interim letter in January 2013. The remedy for affected Liberty vehicles is expected to be available in April 2013. The remedy for affected Grand Cherokee vehicles is expected to be available later in the year. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 09E025000 · 2009-05-11 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER 09V117000 · 2009-04-09 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE OR INJURY.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT HEATER ELEMENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 09E012000 · 2009-04-07 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 06E064000 · 2006-07-17 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER 06V197000 · 2006-06-07 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

OVERHEATING COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEATED SEAT ELEMENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 06E023000 · 2006-03-13 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 06E022000 · 2006-03-13 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP 06E011000 · 2006-02-01 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

AIRTEX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AIRTEX CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-800-880-3056.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY 04V112000 · 2004-03-04 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, THIS COULD RESULT IN SENSOR MALFUNCTION, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS 04V048000 · 2004-02-03 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

THE VEHICLE OWNER WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION FOR THEIR VEHICLE.

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED TIRE CERTIFICATION LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 03V079000 · 2003-03-10 · NHTSA
Consequence · Remedy

A DISLODGED CLIP MAY CAUSE INCREASED STEERING EFFORT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

8 campaigns🇨🇦 CA dataTransport Canada

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Airbag 2015479 · 2015-10-16 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the SRS control unit and may install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2015-040.

Airbag 2015040 · 2015-01-28 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system (SRS) could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will replace the SRS control unit and may install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2012378 and 2013046. Vehicles that were repaired under the previous campaign will also need to be repaired under this campaign.

Structure 2013222 · 2013-06-26 · Transport Canada
Details

Chrysler Canada has determined that an opportunity to incrementally improve performance in certain types of low-speed impacts may exist in certain vehicles. The company will carry out a voluntary customer satisfaction campaign to minimize the risk of fuel leakage in certain low-speed collisions. Chrysler will inspect the affected vehicles and will replace aftermarket trailer hitches that present sharp edges or puncture risks to the fuel tank with a Chrysler trailer hitch as necessary. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Airbag 2012378 · 2012-11-09 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, a defect in the supplemental restraint system could result in an inadvertent deployment of the front airbag, side curtain airbag and/or seatbelt pretensioner. Unintended seatbelt pretensioner and/or airbag deployment, in a non-warranted (non-impact) situation, could startle the driver, which could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. In some instances, inadvertent deployment could cause minor injuries to vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealers will install an in-line jumper wiring harness to correct the issue.

Other 2009109 · 2009-04-14 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, the front seat electric heater elements provided as a repair for recall 2006135 (Chrysler F17), or provided as an aftermarket service part, may overheat and cause a fire. This could result in property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front seat heater elements.

Electrical 2006135 · 2006-06-08 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, the front seat electric heating element may overheat and cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the heated seat elements with updated elements that feed back temperature to the existing control module to regulate the heat.

Other 2004087 · 2004-03-08 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine, the crankshaft position sensor wiring insulation may crack and expose the wire. In the presence of moisture, this may result in sensor malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall. Correction: Dealer will replace the crankshaft position sensor.

Steering 2003067 · 2003-03-17 · Transport Canada
Details

On certain vehicles, the power steering gear could have an improperly formed spacer clip, which can dislodge within the steering gear. If this occurs, the dislodged clip may cause increased steering effort. Correction: Dealer will replace the steering gear assembly.

On the road

Cars of this model first registered in 2004, from official registers. Each figure belongs to its country.

🇳🇱 Vehicle register, Netherlands

50 still registered

18% with an open recall

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Common problems

40 reports🇺🇸 Local data

Reported by owners to the source below. It is not a verdict on this car: it is what people wrote.

AIR BAGS 2026-09-20 · NHTSA

Driving normally on the highway came to an exit slowed down my passenger air bag went off and 10-15 seconds later the driver one. I was able to be aware the driver might go off so I pushed my seat back and immediately after it went off. White smoke from the airbags engulfed the cabin I stepped out on the side of the h…

AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS 2025-09-15 · NHTSA

I scheduled a recall appointment for my Jeep Grand Cherokee. The dealer confirmed that the appointment was scheduled and that the necessary recall part had been ordered. However, when I arrived, my vehicle was parked and no work was started. I was not given an estimated repair time, and after waiting for 3 hours, no …

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 2025-08-12 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle was not braking normally, and braking distance was extended while coming to a stop. The contact stated that the ABS war…

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES 2024-06-19 · NHTSA

Car was bought at affordable auto. The parking break had to be used in order for car to stay parked. We got home the windows on passenger side did not go down. Transmissions slips and goes out of gear you must change gears like a stick shift and the jeep is automatic. The truck was as is but the safety hazards sHould …

VISIBILITY 2023-05-01 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated while adjusting the side mirrors on the driver side console, the contact noticed that the mirror failed to adjust as designed. The contact attempted to unlock the doors by pressing the unlock button on the driver’s side console and the doors failed to unl…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2023-02-13 · NHTSA

On 08/01/ 19 took my Jeep in to have brakes fixed at big o tires they changed front and back pads and rotors. After that they found the Master Cylinder to be defective and replaced that also. I have the bill to show this work. In 2022 my Check Brake light would stay on all the time, my brakes were good to me. Big O’s…

UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2023-01-25 · NHTSA

There was an open recall for rear structural enhancement of the vehicle that required a hitch be installed. I scheduled the recalled repair, it was marked completed and i was told they are no longer doing that repair. My son works for another jeep dealership and informed me they have to do that no matter how old and …

STEERING,SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2022-11-23 · NHTSA

My jeep does the death wobble anytime I hit a small bump in the road, pothole, Lane marker...etc. it is very hard to control at that point and seems as though it might flip if it gets any worst or hit a big enough bump. It is very hard to control and to get to stop once it gets going. It poses a huge safety concern fo…

SUSPENSION 2022-11-03 · NHTSA

When the steering wheel is turned either completely to the right or left while moving forward or in reverse, a scrubbing noise is heard that appears to be the tire wheel coming in contact with the suspension.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE 2022-10-24 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the vehicle started after approximately five attempts. The contact then stated that she heard a loud noise near the fuel tank after t…

SUSPENSION 2022-10-05 · NHTSA

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lunged to the right. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lunged to the left or to the right. There were no warning lights illuminated. The c…

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE 2022-08-18 · NHTSA

The Vehicle well completely stop with no indication of stopping the engine just turns off power steering is gone power brakes are gone there’s nothing

All 40 reports, grouped by component

Questions

What engine does the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee came with 2 engines: 4.0 L 6-cylinder, 4.7 L 8-cylinder.
What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It gets 15 to 16 MPG combined depending on the engine, per the EPA.
Does the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee have recalls?
14 recall campaigns are on record. The latest concerns Air Bags (2015-10-19).
What are the common problems of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
40 owners have filed complaints, most often about Electrical System.

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