2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 1,295 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 9th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2004 reports, 110 involved a crash and 25 involved a fire. 85 people were injured and 3 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/windowOct 19, 2015
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.
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.
Campaign 15V673000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalJan 28, 2015
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.
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.
Campaign 15V046000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsNov 8, 2012
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.
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.
Campaign 12V527000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerApr 9, 2009
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.
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.
Campaign 09V117000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
Seats, front assembly, seat heater/coolerJun 7, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HEATED SEATS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT ELECTRIC HEATER ELEMENT COULD OVERHEAT.
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.
Campaign 06V197000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
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.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulicMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
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.
Campaign 06E022000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpFeb 1, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES. THE PLASTIC ELECTRICAL GROMMET CONNECTORS AT THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH AUTOMOTIVE FUELS AND MAY DEGRADE CAUSING A POTENTIAL LEAK PATH FOR FUEL.
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.
Campaign 06E011000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, starter assemblyMar 4, 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRING INSULATION MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE WIRE.
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.
Campaign 04V112000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsFeb 3, 2004
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.
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.
Campaign 04V048000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, gear box (other than rack and pinion)Mar 10, 2003
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE POWER STEERING GEAR MAY CONTAIN AN IMPROPERLY FORMED SPACER CLIP, WHICH COULD DISLODGE WITHIN THE STEERING GEAR.
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.
Campaign 03V079000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,295 reports, newest first.
Air bags, Jan 24, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000(AIR BAGS) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER BOTH STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Jan 21, 2014
WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS WILL NOT OPERATE. CABIN LIGHTS WILL NOT GO OUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 20, 2014
FUEL PRESSURE DAMPENER ON THE FUEL RAIL LEAKED, DRIPPING GASOLINE ON MANIFOLD. THIS IS A NON-MECHANICAL PART. THERE SHOULD BE NO REASON FOR A FUEL LEAK TO DEVELOP EXCEPT FOR POOR ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION OF THE PART. LEAKING FUEL IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Seats, Jan 20, 2014
(RELATING TO THE DRIVER-SIDE SEAT ONLY) MY DAUGHTER AND I WAS WAITING AT A TRAFFIC STOP, (I WAS DRIVING) WHEN THE LIGHT TURN GREEN I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AND MY ENTIRE SEAT INCLUDING MYSELF SWUNG BACK. BECAUSE OF THE BACKWARD MOMENTUM, IT CAUSES ME TO ABRUPTLY PRESS FURTHER ON THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULL ON THE SIDE TO INSPECT THE SEAT. I FOUND THAT THE TWO FRONT BRACKETS UNDER THE SEAT HAD BROKEN OFF. SINCE I HAD ADJUSTABLE POWER SEAT, I LOWER THE SEAT TO ALIGN THE BROKEN BRACKETS TO WEDGE UNDER THE BAR CAUSING THE SEAT TO STABILIZE OR AT LEAST HOLD IN A SEMI-SOLID POSITION. I CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I ARGUED THAT THIS IS AN UNUSUAL INCIDENT WHERE I HAVE NEVER HEARD THAT THE DRIVER-SIDE SEAT BRACKETS WOULD BREAK OFF AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. ESPECIALLY FOR A JEEP, THIS VEHICLE IS MEANT TO BE DRIVEN ON AND OFF ROAD. AGAIN, THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY COULD DO. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE ADDRESS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR
Air bags, Jan 19, 2014
HAVE BEEN TO CHRYSLER DEALER FOR RECALL INFO RECEIVED ON AIR BAGS AND SET UP REPLACEMENT APPOINTMENT,ARRIVED THEN DEALER SAID TRIED TO USE PARTS FROM ANOTHER MODEL TO FIX??COME ON!!DIDN'T HAVE PARTS ,WOULD ORDER RIGHT PARTS AND CALL THAT WAS 3 MONTHS AGO!!!GREAT DEALER WANTED TO FIX MY GEAR BOX INSTEAD ON JEEP!WAS SO CRAZY OF A SERVICE CALL.THE SERVICE REP WAS NOT TRUST WORTHY AFTER THAT BUT NOW TRUST SHOT WITH LACK OF FOLLOW UP ON PARTS!TKS CHRYSLER /JEEP SERVICE REP!. *TR
Seats, Jan 14, 2014
DRIVER'S SEAT FRAME BROKE. GARAGE WELDED IT, BUT IT BROKE AGAIN AT 102,000 MILES. SEAT FRAMES SHOULD NEVER BREAK! ONLY VEHICLE I EVER OWNED TO HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM. CHECKED ON LINE, APPARENTLY OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AS WELL. *TR
Air bags, Jan 9, 2014
RECEIVED NOTICE 11/8/12 THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V527000 WAS ISSUED FOR A RECALL OF 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ON WHICH A COMPONENT IN THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE MAY FAIL CAUSING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. ALTHOUGH WE HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS NOTICES, SINCE JANUARY 2013 AND AS RECENTLY AS JANUARY 2, 2014, FROM CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND BOTH LOCAL CHRYSLER DEALERS, TO ALERT US TO THIS RECALL, UPON ATTEMPTING TO SCHEDULE OUR JEEP FOR RECALL RESOLUTION OUR LOCAL DEALERS HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THAT RESOLUTION. BOTH DEALERS CLAIM THAT NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE "YET" TO SERVICE THE RECALL. THIS CLAIM AS BEEN STATED BY THE DEALERS EVERY FOUR MONTHS SINCE JANUARY 2013 AND AGAIN AS RECENTLY AS JANUARY 4, 2014. IT APPEARS TO ME AS A CONSUMER THAT CHRYSLER HAS NO INTENTION OF PROVIDING THE MEANS TO RESOLVE THIS RECALL. *TR
Engine, Jan 9, 2014
CAR STARTED STALLING WHEN DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND ENGINE SHUT DOWN. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. MY GARAGE TRIED ALL KIND OF SOLUTIONS WITHOUT SUCCESS AS THERE ARE NO CODES SHOWING. THERE ARE NUMEROUS POSTING OF SAME INCIDENTS ON THE JEEP FORUMS ON THE INTERNET. I CALLED THE HOTLINE OF THE NHTSA AND SPOKE TO A LADY WHO ADVISED ME SHE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND GOT RID OF THE CAR IMMEDIATELY! *TR
Air bags, Jan 9, 2014
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG SYSTEM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE CALLED THE DEALER 4 TIMES, ONLY TO BE TOLD THE PARTS WERE ON BACK ORDER.*JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 5, 2014
I JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE JEEP RECALL FOR FUEL TANK EXPLOSIONS IN REAR END CRASHES. WHY HAS NOTHING HAPPENED? CAN'T YOU ENFORCE THIS RECALL? I CONTACTED JEEP LAST MONTH AND THEY SAID THEY WERE STILL IN THE "EARLY PLANNING PHASES", WHICH IS A COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE ANSWER CONSIDERING THE AMOUNT OF TIME THEY HAVE KNOWN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM! PLEASE ENFORCE THIS, I AM SCARED TO DRIVE MY 3 CHILDREN AROUND IN OUR JEEP UNTIL THIS IS FIXED! *TR
Air bags, Dec 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) IN OCTOBER 2012. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE.
Vehicle speed control, Service brakes, Dec 21, 2013, crash
THIS IS HORRIBLE AND I WAS SCARED. BUT I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY UP MY STREET AND IT STARTED TO RACE, I WAS TRYING TO BRAKE AS I TURNED IN MY PARKING SPACE MY CAR WAS STILL RACING AND WOULDN'T BRAKE AND I ENDED UP DRIVING INTO MY PROPERTY, IT SEEMED TO ACCELERATE AS I KEPT BRAKING AND UP THE STEPS THE CAR WENT AND THE CAR THEN STOPPED INCHES FROM MY DOOR. IT WAS RACING AS I WAS BRAKING AND IT WOULD STOP NOT UNTIL IT HIT THE PORCH STEP. IT WAS HORRIBLE, THIS CAR HAS NEVER LAUNCHED LIKE A ROCKET. IT WAS LIKE IT MAGICALLY ACCELERATED. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR YEARS AND KEEP IT MAINTAINED. I SEE THERE HAVE BEEN RECALLS ABOUT THIS, WHY DID I NOT GET A CARD. I AM GLAD I OR ANYBODY DID NOT GET HURT. JEEP IS IN SHOP. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 15, 2013
DEFECT IN ELECTRICAL WIRING IN DRIVER-SIDE DOOR PREVENTS WINDOWS FROM ROLLING DOWN (A SAFETY HAZARD) AND DOORS FROM LOCKING/UNLOCKING. THE BACK HATCH WILL EITHER REMAIN IN LOCKED OR UNLOCKED MODE DEPENDING ON WHEN THE WIRING FAILS (THIS MODEL JEEP DOES NOT INCLUDE A MANUAL WAY TO USE A KEY TO UNLOCK/LOCK THE BACK HATCH). IF A PET WAS IN THE BACK OF THE SUV THAT HAD A "PET FENCE", THERE WOULD BE NO WAY TO GET THE PET OUT OF THE VEHICLE (OR LUGGAGE/CARGO). THIS IS ESPECIALLY CONCERNING IN THE EVENT OF A REAR END COLLISION WHERE THE GAS TANK MAY CATCH ON FIRE (CURRENT RECALL). THE INTERIOR LIGHTS ALSO STAY ON AS IF A DOOR WAS OPEN. TURNING OFF THE INTERIOR LIGHTS PREVENTS THE SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER/GAUGES/ETC FROM ILLUMINATING AT NIGHT. IF THE LIGHTS ARE NOT TURNED OFF, THEN ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAIN ON CAUSING A HAZARD AT NIGHT AS WELL. DRIVER-SIDE WIRING WAS FIXED IN OCTOBER OF 2012. IN SEPTEMBER OF 2013, THE PASSENGER-SIDE WIRING IS CAUSING THE SAME PROBLEM - WINDOWS/DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT AN ANOMALY. IT IS VERY CONCERNING THAT THE WIRING CAN FAIL IN BOTH FRONT DOORS WITHIN A ONE YEAR PERIOD - CREATING SAFETY ISSUES. *TR
Air bags, Dec 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) AND THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DEALER HAD NOT CONTACTED HIM FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND HE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.
Air bags, Dec 10, 2013
RECEIVED A NOTICE OF RECALL (M35) LETTER FROM CHRYSLER AROUND DECEMBER 2012 AFTER IT WAS ANNOUNCED ON THE NEWS IN SEPTEMBER OF 2012. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY VERIFIED THAT MY VEHICLE IS PART OF THE RECALL. IT IS NOW DECEMBER 2013 AND THE RECALL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED. I CALL THE DEALER AND THE DEALER IS STILL TELLING ME THEY DON'T HAVE THE PART TO CORRECT THE RECALL. I'M NOW WORRIED ABOUT THE CHANCE THAT I MAY BE IN AN ACCIDENT AND THERE ARE NO AIRBAGS OR SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS TO PROTECT ME AND MY FAMILY. *TR
Seats, Dec 9, 2013
DRIVING WITH 12 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER IN CAR. MAKING TURN ONTO HIGHWAY AND DRIVER'S SEAT LURCHED BACKWARDS WITH LOUD "POP" SOUND. ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF CAR AND SCARED THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF MY DAUGHTER. PULLED OVER AND SEAT IS LOOSE OF FRAME. THERE IS A CRACK IN THE STEEL BRACKET WHERE SEAT ATTACHES TO SEAT FRAME. I WENT ONLINE AND SAW THIS IS A COMMON DEFECT IN JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES. KIND OF RIDICULOUS THAT THIS PROBLEM HASN'T ALREADY BEEN CORRECTED. I HAVE NEVER OWNED OR EVEN HEARD OF A CAR WHERE IT IS COMMON FOR THE SEAT TO BREAK FROM ITS FRAME. *TR
Air bags, Dec 6, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) AND WAS RECENTLY INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. AN ARRIVAL DATE COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Air bags, Dec 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN AUGUST 2013, HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS ). THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BUT THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT MANUFACTURING PARTS FOR THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Electrical system, Dec 2, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, SHE NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE HEATER MOTOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,915.
Steering, Nov 18, 2013
WHILE APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION ( MAKING A LEFT TURN ) MY STEERING STIFFING AND I COULD NOT MAKE A LEFT TURN INTO MY LANE ( INNER LANE ). I HAD TO ILLEGALLY TURN INTO THE OUTER LANE. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK MY VEHICLE TO AN CERTIFIED MECHANIC ( BELLE TIRE ) WHO ADVISED THAT MY GEAR BOX WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THAT UNIT ( GEAR BOX- RACKET PINION ). I CALLED THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP ( CHRYSLER ) WHOM ADVISED THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE A RECALL FOR THAT UNIT. THEY ADVISED ME TO CONTACT YOU GUYS FOR HELP. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND OXYGEN HEATER SENSOR WERE REPLACED. THREE DAYS AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER THEN UPDATED THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER ALSO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE DRIVES IN THE COMPUTERIZED SYSTEM WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
Air bags, Nov 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED IN NOVEMBER OF 2012, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A REMEDY AVAILABLE BEFORE NOVEMBER 2013. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED A FAILURE WHERE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 92,000.
Air bags, Nov 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED SIMULTANEOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
Air bags, Oct 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS ) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AND A SECOND NOTICE WOULD BE SENT WHEN THE DID BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT FELT THAT SINCE THE FAILURE WAS REPORTED IN NOVEMBER OF 2012, THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A REMEDY AVAILABLE BEFORE OCTOBER 2013. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Visibility, Oct 21, 2013
LIFT WITHIN WINDOW BROKE SPONTANEOUSLY WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. WINDOW WOULD NOT STAY UP AND CABLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. APPROXIMATELY 5-6 MONTHS LATER, A SECOND WINDOW HAD THE SAME ISSUE THIS TIME WHILE PARKED-ANOTHER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON 10/20/2013 THE SAME ISSUE HAPPENED TO A THIRD WINDOW WHILE IN REVERSE PULLING OUT OF DRIVING GOING NO MORE THAN 2 MPH-ANOTHER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS INFORMED IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT THAT THERE IS NO RECALL SO THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT AT THIS TIME. *TR