2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system problems
144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 08/01/ 19 took my Jeep in to have brakes fixed at big o tires they changed front and back pads and rotors. After that they found the Master Cylinder to be defective and replaced that also. I have the bill to show this work. In 2022 my Check Brake light would stay on all the time, my brakes were…”
filed Feb 13, 2023
“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.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION…Campaign 04V112000 · Mar 4, 2004
Related service bulletins
Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 42% |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 106 | 45% |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 176 | 47% |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 130 | 51% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 113 | 28% |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 68 | 30% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 82 | 23% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 336 | 40% |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 87 | 24% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 61 | 20% |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 135 | 10% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 482 | 20% |
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.