2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 35about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 121,984miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3% of the 1,295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 121,984 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I've always had trouble with my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Especially with the fuel system and fuel pump. I've had to replace my fuel pump 3-4 times. Now its reading the RPM extremely high. I've also had to replace my Jeep's computer because I was told that was the problem. It seems there's also electrical issues. I still can't find the exact problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10749052, filed 2015-08, 100,000 miles“Without warning my jeeps engine will shut off. It doesn't matter if it is while stopped or driving it will shut off and not turn back on until about 10 minutes later. When it has shut off it will still turn over and I have power to everything I need but it will not fire up. This happened first on a sunny morning driving in town. I towed it back to my house and could not get any codes. It fired up and I thought it was fine so I kept driving it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11197078, filed 2019-04, 127,000 miles“While driving the vehicle experienced a power loss except for the electrical system. I was unable to control my speed and lost power steering. After 5 seconds, while coasting to a stop, the vehicle resumed full power. Since the first occurrence, it has become more frequent (up to twice a week). In addition, the vehicle will not start randomly and requires a few minutes wait time before a successful start.”
NHTSA complaint #10689654, filed 2015-02, 103,576 miles“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!”
NHTSA complaint #10559179, filed 2014-01, 168,000 miles“After doing wuite alot of research I have found that the 2004 Jeep grand cheerokees have a known stalling problem that cannot be explained. These vehicles stall without warning causing the power steering and power brakes to fail. Creating a huge safety issue for anyone in the immediate area. Every complaint I have seen states that the owners have sunk lots of money and replaced several parts only to have the problem return time and time again. Why has this stalling issue never been addressed, and Jeep held accountable for the repairs? …”
NHTSA complaint #11113676, filed 2018-07, 200,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10121923Jan 26, 2016Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the radiator, please check the following before replacing the radiator/cooler:~ 1…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 71% |
| 2025 | 23 | 29% |
| 2024 | 109 | 43% |
| 2023 | 86 | 21% |
| 2022 | 51 | 19% |
| 2021 | 61 | 15% |
| 2020 | 50 | 21% |
| 2019 | 64 | 17% |
| 2018 | 125 | 15% |
| 2017 | 102 | 28% |
| 2016 | 76 | 24% |
| 2015 | 204 | 15% |
| 2014 | 409 | 17% |
| 2013 | 106 | 13% |
| 2012 | 285 | 17% |
| 2011 | 344 | 21% |
| 2010 | 21 | 18% |
| 2009 | 22 | 16% |
| 2008 | 107 | 15% |
| 2007 | 170 | 15% |
| 2006 | 124 | 10% |
| 2005 | 134 | 7% |
| 2004 | 35 | 3% |
| 2003 | 16 | 2% |
| 2002 | 26 | 2% |
| 2001 | 19 | 2% |
| 2000 | 34 | 2% |
| 1999 | 22 | 1% |
| 1998 | 14 | 1% |
| 1997 | 15 | 2% |
| 1996 | 17 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 0% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 0% |
| 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 complaintsEngine cooling
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
54 complaintsFuel system
44 complaintsOther or unknown
36 complaintsBody and structure
36 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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