2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 217 | 1,294 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 66 | 81 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 110 |
| Fire reports | 15 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–22 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 55,000 mi | 63,384 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chrysler PT Cruiser | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 12 | 325 |
| Visibility | 9 | 202 |
| Electrical System | 44 | 144 |
| Seats | 5 | 149 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 142 |
| Steering | 24 | 73 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 77 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 23 | 55 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 17 | 73 |
| Vibration / shaking | 10 | 86 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 16 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 20 |
| Airbag warning light | 5 | 31 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 23 |
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.