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1J4GW48S64C••••••2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 5.5× more complaints than the average 2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (32 vs 6).
32on this build
1067on the model
185builds in total
3involved a crash
Most reportedElectrical System 6Seats 5Service Brakes 4Fuel System 4
What owners of this build wrote
SeatscrashNov 2009
Driver's side seat track suffered material fatigue fracture. Seat frame is a stamped metal frame. The crack happened on the front left leg that attaches the seat to the floorboard. The seat track is stamped by a chrysler directed supplier and shipped to jci for assembly. Suggest…
Power TraincrashJun 2004
Transmission coming out of park into reverse while idling
Vehicle Speed ControlcrashSep 2003
Consumer started vehicle, shifted gear from park to drive and the vehicle lurched forward, hitting another car before coming to a stop. *ak the consumers vehicle hit another vehicle. No amount of pressure would stop the brakes. *scc
Fuel SystemOct 2022
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…
EngineOct 2018
The contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled but was able to restart. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where informed that the crank senor…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4GW48S64C136061 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.