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.
Seats, Oct 21, 2013
THE METAL BRACKET UNDER MY DRIVER'S SEAT HAS COMPLETELY BROKEN/SNAPPED APART. THEREFORE, I'M WOBBLING AROUND WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE AND IT'S A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL ON MY MODEL FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT APPARENTLY THERE ARE A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING SAME. *TR
Air bags, Oct 2, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Oct 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) IN THE MAIL SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THE DEALER INFORMED HER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Sep 27, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 98,000. ...UPDATED 11-12-13 *BF
Air bags, Sep 26, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED OVER A YEAR AGO, IN WHICH THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Sep 26, 2013
THE AIR BAG HAS NOT DEPLOYED, YET. I RECIEVED A RECALL NOTICE JAN. 1ST 2013 AND HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY ANYONE SINCE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE STATUS OF RECALL M35/NHTSA 12V-527. NEXT WEEK WILL BE TEN MONTHS OF WHICH I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS RECALL. THANKS, *JS
Air bags, Sep 24, 2013
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A CAMPING TRIP WITH MY FAMILY ON 9/2/13 ON HWY 2 IN LAUREL HILL, FL, TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH ON A TWO-LANE ROAD WHEN THE AIR BAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD ILLUMINATED AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE DRIVER-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NANOSECONDS LATER THE PASSENGER-SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. I MANAGED TO KEEP FROM RUNNING OFF THE ROAD AND PULLED OFF ONTO THE NARROW SHOULDER. MY WIFE'S KNEE WAS HURT PRETTY BADLY AS THE DASH OPENED UP AND HIT HER KNEE WHEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED TEARING THE SKIN OFF HER LEFT KNEE AND BRUISING BOTH THE KNEE AND SURROUNDING TISSUE AND THE INNER PORTION OF HER RIGHT KNEE AS WELL. HER INJURY DID NOT REQUIRE ANY HOSPITALIZATION. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER BECAUSE I READ ONLINE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL (M35) THAT AFFECTED MY YEAR MODEL AND MAKE. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL THOUGH OUR EXPERIENCE SEEMED TO MATCH UP WITH THE RECALL. THE JEEP IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOLLOWING AN INSPECTION AND THE CASE REMAINS OPEN. *JS
Electrical system, Sep 18, 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. *JB
Air bags, Sep 17, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Seats, Sep 5, 2013
I WAS TAKING A TURN AT LESS THAN 15 MPH WHEN I HEARD A SNAP, AND I FELT A SLIGHT JOLT TO THE LEFT. AFTER TAKING THE TURN, I BEGAN TO ACCELERATE BACK UP TO SPEED WHEN MY SEAT SUDDENLY CAUSED ME TO LEAN BACK. IF I WERE AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED AT EITHER THE TURN OR WHEN I WAS ACCELERATING I FEEL I WOULD MOST LIKELY HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION OF MY SEAT I FOUND THE BRACKET TO MY SEAT HAD SNAPPED AND CAUSED MY DRIVERS SEAT TO TILT BACKWARD AND FORWARD AND SIDE TO SIDE UNDER ACCELERATION, BRAKING AND TURNING. I FEEL AS IF THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED, ESPECIALLY AS I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE HAVING THIS ISSUE. *JB
Air bags, Sep 3, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 10/17/13*CN
Air bags, Aug 29, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Visibility/wiper, Aug 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR PANEL AND COULD NOT BE CLOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Air bags, Electronic stability control (ESC), Aug 24, 2013
JEEP HAS TWO RECALLS ON MY 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, BUT HAS DONE NOTHING FOR MONTHS. I RECEIVED A NOTICE RECALL M35/NHTSA WARNING THAT AIRBAGS MIGHT DEPLOY ON THEIR OWN. SO FAR, JEEP HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX IT. THEY SENT ME A FRIGHTENING NOTICE AND THEN, NOTHING. AUTO MANUFACTURERERS NEED TO BE REQUIRED TO FIX DEFECTS IN A TIMELY FASHION. I KNOW THERE IS ANOTHER RECALL THAT OCCURRED EARLIER THIS SUMMER, AND I HAVEN'T EVEN GOTTEN A NOTICE ABOUT IT. SO TWO SAFETY ISSUES AND SO FAR, NO REPAIR. SHOULD I EVEN BE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE? *TR
Air bags, Aug 23, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND WAS INFORMED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 10/17/13*CN
Air bags, Aug 20, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) REMAINED UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE FOR THE REMEDY PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE.
Air bags, Aug 16, 2013
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 CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN JANUARY 2013. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE FAILURE; HOWEVER THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD POSSIBLY DEPLOY INADVERTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Air bags, Aug 6, 2013
RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE M35NHTSA 12V-527 IN LATE 2012 (AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE). ADVISED I WOULD RECEIVE FOLLOWUP RECALL NOTICE WHEN PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. CHECKED LOCAL DEALER IN FEB 2012 AND WAS ADVISED THE PARTS WERE TO BE AVAILABLE IN MARCH 2012. JUST CHECKED DEALER TODAY (8/5/13) AND WAS ADVISED THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY DATE FROM JEEP ON WHEN PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. IS ANYONE FROM NHTSA FOLLOWING UP ON THIS PROBLEM ? *TR
Structure, Vehicle speed control, Aug 6, 2013, crash
WHEN BRAKING TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, IN A MCDONALD'S DRIVE THRU, THE CAR ACCELERATED OF ITS VOLITION AND LURCHED FORWARD. BRAKE PEDAL HAD TO BE DEPRESSED EXCESSIVELY TO COUNTER ACT ACCELERATION. *TR
Air bags, Aug 6, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT READILY AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT ADVISE THE CONTACT ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED, THE COMPANY THAT MANUFACTURED THE PART WENT OUT OF BUSINESS. UPDATED 11/20/13
Seats, Aug 1, 2013
JUST BOUGHT MY 2004 JGC IN APRIL 2013. PULLING UP TO MY DRIVEWAY WITH MY 4 YEAR OLD IN THE BACK SEAT, I HEARD A STRANGE POP AND MY DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS AND BECAME UNSTABLE. LOOKED AT THE SEAT BRACKET AND ONE SIDE IS CRACKED. IT HAD MADE SNAPPING NOISE BEFORE BUT I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND I THANK GOD I WAS DRIVING SLOW AND WAS NOT ON THE HIGHWAY. I DID A SEARCH ONLINE AND THERE ARE 100'S OR THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME THING. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED AND FIXED PROPERLY BY JEEP. *TR
Seats, Jul 31, 2013
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A LOCAL ROAD. I WAS COMING UP TO A RED LIGHT AND AS I WAS STOPPING THE DRIVER SEAT MADE A POPPING SOUND AND THE SEAT BACK WAS LEANING TOWARD THE RIGHT. I PULLED OVER TO SEE WHAT HAPPENED AND PART OF THE FRAME HAD BROKEN. THE SEAT IS NOW WOBBLY AND LEANS TO FAR ONE WAY. LUCKILY MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO STRIP THE SEAT AND WELD THE FRAME TO FIX IT. SOME TIME LATER THE BOTTOM FRAME THAT CONNECT THE SEAT TO THE FLOOR HAD BROKEN AND MY HUSBAND WELDED IT. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT COULD HAD ENDED A LOT WORSE IF THE SEAT FRAME HAD BROKEN TO THE POINT THAT EFFECTED MY DRIVING. I TRIED CALLING JEEP DIRECTLY BUT BASICALLY GOT AN "IT NOT AN ISSUE WE COVER OR FIX AND YOUR ON YOUR OWN". I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND IS A VERY COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM. PEOPLE ARE EVEN STARTING TO SELL BEEFIER FRAMES FOR JEEP SEATS AND SELL FOR $200. JEEP IS LOOKING AT A VERY LARGE LAW SUIT IF SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY INJURED DUE TO THIS DEFECT. BUT ONE THING IS FOR CERTAIN I WILL NEVER BUY A JEEP AGAIN! *TR
Air bags, Jul 30, 2013, crash
I WAS TRAVELING AT 55 MPH GOING WEST WHEN A FORD FOCUS RAN A STOP SIGN AND HIT ME FROM THE SIDE GOING 80ISH MPH. WE SPUN OUT AND ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES, THE SIDE AND FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WE GOT LUCKY AND FOR THE MOST PART WALKED AWAY FROM AN ACCIDENT THAT SHOULD OF KILLED US. *TR
Air bags, Jul 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS)SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HER THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 9/4/13 *CN
Air bags, Jul 23, 2013
2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO AIR BAG SYSTEM OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION, ONLY TO BE TOLD, THERE WERE UNABLE TO GET THE PARTS NEEDED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM.