The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 151 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
151
Electrical System complaints
10%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L ENGINES, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR WIRING INSULATION MAY CRACK AND EXPOSE THE WIRE.
Consequence
IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, THIS COULD RESULT IN SENSOR MALFUNCTION, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PARKED AND RUNNING WITH THE SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED, THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT AND WITHIN 10 TO 15 SECONDS, THE SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE HEATER WAS TURNED OFF, AND BOTH OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT COULD…”
NHTSA has 151 complaints about the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical system — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 04V112000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.