2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee service brakes, hydraulic problems
142 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle was not braking normally, and braking distance was extended while coming to a stop. The contact…”
filed Aug 12, 2025
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the brake pedal wobbled horizontally. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake pedal needed to be repaired. The contact stated that the dealer was informed by…”
filed Dec 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Grand Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 64 | 18% |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 32 | 4% |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 16 | 1% |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 30 | 2% |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 27 | 2% |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 2% |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 2 | 0% |
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.