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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4GW48S84C••••••2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 4.5× more complaints than the average 2004 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (26 vs 6).
26on this build
1067on the model
185builds in total
3involved a crash
1involved a fire
2injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 8Electrical System 6Power Train 3Service Brakes 2
What owners of this build wrote
EnginefireFeb 2014
Driving interstate 95 doing posted speed limit smoke is seen from rear view mirror back of vehicle no indicator engine lights reported any trouble all engine gauges were showing normal stopped vehicle under front of hood drivers side smoke lifted hood flames started spread so…
Air BagscrashOct 2009
Oct 4 2009 dodged deer in road going about 30 mph hit metal light pole head on taking the pole out of the ground split bumper in two destroying front end deep v in radiator totaling my 2004 grand cherokee, no airbags deployed no injuries involved
Power TraincrashNov 2007
The contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, it continued to drive forward. The vehicle stopped when it struck a tree while the gear was still in park. The dealer and manufacturer have not been notified. The vehicle has severe damage, estimating…
SuspensionSep 2022
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lunged to the right. The contact stated that on several occasions while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle lunged to the left or to the right. There…
Electrical SystemDec 2021
When driving the truck will randomly shut off or stall no matter the speed or if its parked. Replaced the crankshaft and cam shaft position sensor and still has the same issue. These vehicles must have a bad ECM unit on them or something
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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 1J4GW48S84C264124 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.