2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to turn over. The contact stated that the vehicle started after approximately five attempts. The contact then stated that she heard a loud noise near…”
filed Oct 24, 2022
“The Vehicle well completely stop with no indication of stopping the engine just turns off power steering is gone power brakes are gone there’s nothing”
filed Aug 18, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 19 | 30% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 101 | 43% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 81 | 21% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 50 | 20% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 60 | 15% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 48 | 21% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 61 | 17% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 120 | 14% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 101 | 28% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 76 | 25% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 199 | 15% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 406 | 17% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.