2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and problems
The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 8 safety recalls and 1,295 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Jeep dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls
Recall 15V-673: Air Bags
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured March 29, 2003, to July 3, 2003, and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 27, 2003, to May 20, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 15V-046: Air Bags
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23 2003, and 2003-2004 Dodge Viper vehicles manufactured November 1, 2001, to June 30, 2004. Due to electrical noise beyond the tolerance of the air bag electronic control module (ECM), a component in the ECM may fail, causing the front air bags, side air bags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the air bags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 12V-527: Air Bags
Problem: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, through May 23, 2003. A component in the air bag control module may fail causing the front airbags, side curtain airbags, and/or seatbelt pretensioners to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is being operated.
Risk: Inadvertent deployment of the airbags may increase the risk of injury and the possibility of a vehicle crash.
Fix: 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.
Recall 09V-117: Seats
Problem: Chrysler is recalling 103,409 my 2001-2004 jeep grand cherokee vehicles with heated seats and with chrysler recall no. 06v-197 completed (03-04 my) or seat heater elements service replacement (01-02 my). The front seat electric heater elements could overheat.
Risk: Overheating could potentially cause a fire or injury.
Fix: 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.
Recall 06V-197: Seats
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with heated seats, the front passenger seat electric heater element could overheat.
Risk: Overheating could potentially cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the heated seat elements. The recall began on july 24, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall 04V-112: Electrical System
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 4.0l engines, the crankshaft position sensor wiring insulation may crack and expose the wire.
Risk: In the presence of moisture, this could result in sensor malfunction, which could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor. Owner notification began on march 29, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Recall 04V-048: Equipment
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, due to a recent software programming error, the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information was inadvertently omitted from the vehicle certification label.
Risk: The vehicle owner would not be aware of the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information for their vehicle.
Fix: 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.
Recall 03V-079: Steering
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the power steering gear may contain an improperly formed spacer clip, which could dislodge within the steering gear.
Risk: A dislodged clip may cause increased steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 329 | |
| Visibility | 213 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 165 | |
| Seats | 149 | |
| Electrical System | 145 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 77 | |
| Steering | 74 | |
| Power Train | 55 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 55 | |
| Structure | 36 | |
| Engine | 35 | |
| Unknown or Other | 33 |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 87
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 56
- Seats › Front Assembly › Seat Heater/Cooler — 39
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 38
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor — 38
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 24
- Structure › Body — 20
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 16
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 62,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 15V-673 (air bags), 15V-046 (air bags), 12V-527 (air bags), 09V-117 (seats), 06V-197 (seats) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners report air bags problems most often (329 reports), followed by visibility (213). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 62,000 miles.
Are Jeep recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Jeep dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.