2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 77about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,295 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 77 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6% of the 1,295 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 31 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Jeep Grand Cherokee limited four-wheel drive all the time cruise control automatically kicks on and off I have no control over what causes the Jeep to idle even after I hit the cancel button. Caising me no control over my speed even after I hit the brakes ... Ive had to replace brakes calipers and rotors beacuse the cruise controller dont work right and the dealerahip says its not a recall????”
NHTSA complaint #11210033, filed 2019-05, 99,700 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“My wife was pulling into a parking spot when our 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo's engine suddenly raced and then the Jeep leapt forward with great force as she braked. No more that 3 feet away was a concrete planter that stopped the Jeep. No amount of pressure on the brake pedal would stop this rapid acceleration. There was $4208 in damages to the Jeep.”
NHTSA complaint #10260972, filed 2009-03, 80,000 miles“(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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10560607, filed 2014-01, 234,200 miles“When preparing to go through a car wash, I was given an announcement relating to sudden acceleration relating to some Jeep and toyotas . Being a Jeep owner, I contacted a Jeep dealer. They have heard nothing of this and do not have a recall for it. I have experienced the sudden acceleration twice..”
NHTSA complaint #10316231, filed 2010-03, 53,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 9% |
| 2025 | 8 | 10% |
| 2024 | 11 | 4% |
| 2023 | 18 | 4% |
| 2022 | 12 | 4% |
| 2021 | 17 | 4% |
| 2020 | 15 | 6% |
| 2019 | 15 | 4% |
| 2018 | 38 | 4% |
| 2017 | 21 | 6% |
| 2016 | 23 | 7% |
| 2015 | 53 | 4% |
| 2014 | 105 | 4% |
| 2013 | 22 | 3% |
| 2012 | 35 | 2% |
| 2011 | 37 | 2% |
| 2010 | 9 | 8% |
| 2009 | 12 | 9% |
| 2008 | 27 | 4% |
| 2007 | 60 | 5% |
| 2006 | 52 | 4% |
| 2005 | 88 | 4% |
| 2004 | 77 | 6% |
| 2003 | 32 | 4% |
| 2002 | 38 | 3% |
| 2001 | 32 | 4% |
| 2000 | 52 | 4% |
| 1999 | 57 | 3% |
| 1998 | 39 | 4% |
| 1997 | 36 | 4% |
| 1996 | 35 | 4% |
| 1995 | 82 | 11% |
| 1994 | 68 | 12% |
| 1993 | 37 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
326 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
214 complaintsBrakes
159 complaintsSeats
149 complaintsElectrical system
144 complaintsSteering
73 complaintsEngine cooling
55 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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