2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2004

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (25%)

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

82500 mi

US $605
Hand brake let itself off without operator intervention. No wear found. Replaced hand brake mechanism assembly (hopefully taking evil spirits with it). 
121000 mi Odd low-speed rolling "chirp" isolated to rear brakes but was louder in turns to left than to right (makes no sense if really from the rear). Shop relubricated all moving parts related to brake operating system. Perhaps the result of inc 
130000 mi

US $450
warped rotors 

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range

146500 mi

US $600
both front rotors, both front calipers, both rear pads 
65000 mi

US $501
Right rear brake caliper locked up. Replaced caliper, rotor and pads 
164000 mi

US $1100
Front caliper. 
235000 mi

US $200
Replaced stuck caliper. New rotors and pads on front 
139060 mi Parking brake cable broke at the handle. A new cable was installed by me. 

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic RWD

121000 mi Brakes on 3 wheels locked up after a car wash. After the car sat for a few hours (and resetting the abs circuit breaker), they started working normally and we couldn't get it to duplicate. 

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

112000 mi

US $2300
brakes, replace rear break line to master cyl, replace all actuators 
55000 mi

US $1550
Front and rear brakes, front calipers, LF caliper was sticking with destroyed the front brakes. Rear brakes past wear point. 
79000 mi

US $310
State inspection, replace one rear wheel ABS encoder, change diff fluids. State inspection, replace one rear wheel ABS encoder, change diff fluids. 
89000 mi Brake caliper seized on left front during ride home. Shop replaced calipers, rotors and pads on front. I had to return a week after having the brakes replaced. I lost half the braking capability on the highway. Left front caliper leaking. The garage stated it was a defective caliper and replaced it no charge. 
106000 mi

US $20
Left front brake sticking. Mechanic inspected and greased pivot points. Problem is now intermittent. 
110000 mi

US $1100
Brake calipers freezing up 
123200 mi

US $180
Frozen right front caliper 
91840 mi

C $850
brakes overhauled- new pads, rotors, calipers 
134000 mi

US $160
Both front brake caliper slides had frozen. Rotors got warped and pads worn very unevenly. Replace pads, rotors, and cleaned and greased slides. 

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