2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 55about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,206miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 55 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the 1,295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,206 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Jeep runs hot even if I drive it two blocks. I have call chrysler several time a day and no one is helping me with the problem. They keep telling me to bring it in so they can check it out and I keep telling them that I can't drive it. I have told them that I can't or want pay for something that's not working. I need help now...”
NHTSA complaint #10259586, filed 2009-02, 50 miles“My 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited has either a hole in one of the pistons or a broken connecting rod. This just happened one day as I left work. The vehicle would not accelerate properly and ran very rough.”
NHTSA complaint #10310664, filed 2010-02, 78,246 miles“1 month after buying my Jeep it died out at a stoplight.dealer could not find anything wrong with car. A month after getting it back, it died 2 more times at stoplights.I took it back to the dealer who said the computer needs to be replaced. Now waiting for the new computer which will take a week to get here. Hopefully this will correct the problem, but I've seen many of the same complaints from other people on this site.”
NHTSA complaint #10114736, filed 2005-03, 1,500 miles“There are two issues, one being the issue with the engine dying once the vehicle is put into a forward or reverse position from either reverse or drive position. Second is the issue of the vehicle surging forward just prior to stopping. The engine will rev up just prior to stopping and start a hard but load rumbling due to the brakes being held and the vehicle wanting to drive forward. I have an appointment with my repair shop to diagnose the issue, and it is very wearing of the possibility of this issue causing an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10375738, filed 2011-01, 98,000 miles“Purchased new 2004 Jeep from dealer. Within the first month of ownership, I began experiencing occasional, intermittent engine problems at start-up-- the engine would run very rough, shaking the vehicle. The service light in the dash would flash. If driven, the engine would stall unless the accelerator was continually pressed. After a few of these events, we discovered that, if turned off, after about 5 minutes, the engine would run normally. The service light would remain on for a few minutes (sometimes a half hour) and then turn off. …”
NHTSA complaint #10178277, filed 2007-01, 100 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10228094May 11, 2016Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please perform the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1…
- 10181452May 11, 2016Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please perform the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1…
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10229181Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223602Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10013774Dec 10, 2005Cylinder head bolt re-torque procedure. Gpop - issue review system.
- 10015804Jun 1, 2005Engine oil weepage at the engine oil fitler adaptor hose connection(s).
- 10015075Apr 28, 2005New water pump for 3.7l engine - no longer common with 4.7l. Advanced service information #05-002.
- 10011928Dec 18, 2004Warm engine rough idle. 4.7l.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 23 | 2% |
| 2014 | 45 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 1% |
| 2011 | 15 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 39 | 5% |
| 2007 | 77 | 7% |
| 2006 | 53 | 4% |
| 2005 | 78 | 4% |
| 2004 | 55 | 4% |
| 2003 | 42 | 6% |
| 2002 | 146 | 10% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 178 | 12% |
| 1999 | 121 | 7% |
| 1998 | 69 | 7% |
| 1997 | 81 | 8% |
| 1996 | 88 | 10% |
| 1995 | 70 | 10% |
| 1994 | 75 | 13% |
| 1993 | 46 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
326 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
214 complaintsBrakes
159 complaintsSeats
149 complaintsElectrical system
144 complaintsVehicle speed control
77 complaintsSteering
73 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaintsEngine
35 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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