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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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| Jeep Grand Cherokee in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 73160 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 73160 | 400 | Leaking power steering line replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
265-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 93000 | 300 | Right rear window regulator failed |
| Dec | 2012 | 95000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 190000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 204300 | 300 | Replaced brake pads and rotors at all four wheels. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 89000 | 55 | The drivers door check was worn, simple 4 bolt replacement I did in my garage with very basic tools |
| Nov | 2012 | 94500 | 150 | One tie rod end needed to be replaced. I decided to also do the other end, and replace the steering stabilizer while I was at it. |
| Jan | 2013 | 95700 | 500 | An exhaust manifold bolt snapped off at the head. Common problem due to expansion and contraction. The manifold had to be removed, new gasket and bolts installed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 97000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 90000 | 4400 | Suddenly developed loud valve clatter on cold start. Dealer diagnosed problem with camshaft lifters. Recommended replacement of both camshafts and timing chain. In shop for over a month. Rebuilt camshaft because couldn't get one from Chrysler. After only 2 days the valve clatter started again on a cold start. Later that day engine noise got much worse. Towed to dearler, which said valves needed replacing. Negotiated sale of car to dealer. Will never buy another Chrysler. |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 121000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 121000 | 0 | Ground wire in door boot broke, had to remove boot and repair wire. |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 149000 | 800 | Front crank seal. Rear axle seal leaking |
| Jan | 2013 | 151000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 80000 | 300 | rear brake rotors/pads |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2009 | 66000 | 0 | HVAC has mind of its own, or more likely, "forgets" what it's supposed to be doing. In manual-mode, air turns on but will not turn off. Heat or cool will fry or freeze pilot with NO flow to nav. System does not blend properly. Random, hard to repeat. |
| Jan | 2010 | 68000 | 0 | Driver's door window failed to stay closed and, when fully open, would not close. Failure of window regulator. |
| Mar | 2010 | 69000 | 100 | HVAC had mind of its own . . . fried driver, froze navigator (reversed control head wiring did not change anything) and didn't matter if system was in manual or automatic mode. Changed wiring harness and system is allegedly repaired. We shall see. |
| Apr | 2010 | 70000 | 260 | First time California state-mandated smog test. Tailpipe exhaust cleaner than city air and way cleaner than average car. Oh, excellent! Rear output shaft seal leaking. Replaced seal. |
| Dec | 2010 | 72000 | 300 | Failed Throttle Position Sensor caused unpredictable surging and erratic idle. Replaced TPS. |
| Apr | 2012 | 82300 | 605 | Right front door lock functioned intermittently. Open circuit traced to "pinched" wire in door hinge area. Wire replaced. Hand brake let itself off without operator intervention. No wear found. Replaced hand brake mechanism assembly (hopefully taking evil spirits with it). |
| Jul | 2012 | 85000 | 124 | Car smelled like oil was burning off hot manifold. Shop looked (?) for leak and found nothing. Smell continues after uphill pulls. |
| Aug | 2012 | 87000 | 400 | Right-front door window regulator failed, allowing window to open under influence of gravity. Replaced window regulator. |
| Apr | 2013 | 92000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 600 | Power steering pump failed. Shop in Baker, CA. replaced it with after market unit. | |
| May | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 89000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 101000 | 1188 | Car was drifting to right. Taken in for an oil change service and steering alignment; shop pointed out the front end lower & upper ball joints were shot. Both sets of ball joints and pitman arm tie rod were replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 38300 | 0 | Blower clogged with debris because no cabin air filter/cleaner assy. was installed by the factory. Required disassembly, clean out and installation of the filter kit. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Noise in steering column | |
| Jan | 2007 | 0 | Noise in steering column again. | |
| Mar | 2007 | 0 | Replace steering column | |
| Apr | 2007 | 0 | Replace steering gearbox. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 114000 | 975 | Replaced failed emission control part |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 115000 | 50 | Replaced TPS |
| Sep | 2012 | 124000 | 500 | replaced rear wiper motor, broken wire in door for drivers master switch, broken wheel studs, new lugnuts, exhaust hanger |
| Mar | 2013 | 132000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Brazil | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 93000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2011 | 93000 | 2900 | Transmission started to slip in 3rd gear. Also check Engine light came on with P0733 code. Complete transmission overhaul with all rotors and plates. Also found solenoid pack seal plate with a broken seal bead, cause of the clutch pack wear |
| Mar | 2012 | 106640 | 480 | Radiator leaking. Changed radiator/upper and lower hoses/radiator cap/thermostat |
| Aug | 2012 | 114700 | 100 | Rear upper A control arm bushings worn. Both bushings replaced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 115940 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 120700 | 140 | replace spark plugs, tried to restart IAC went bad, have yet to reset IAC Valve. fixed no start issue by disconnecting battery overnight and started up. |
| Sep | 2012 | 122000 | 45 | blower stopped working. My Jeep has Auto temp control. I repaired the blower control by soldering wires on the bad connection. |
| Dec | 2012 | 123000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 134000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 136000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 86000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 154000 | 650 | Fuel Pump started making noise at 154,000 miles. Had a local mechanic replace with an OEM part. |
| Nov | 2011 | 160000 | 170 | Developed noises during tight low speed turns, was getting progressively worse. Renewed fluids in transfer case and both axles. Simple fix, should have kept a closer eye on the maintenance schedules... |
| Feb | 2012 | 165000 | 3050 | Transmission failed, both the dealer and our favorite independent shop recommended replacing (vs trying to repair). Installed a rebuilt transmission with a 100k warranty. It's been a good vehicle, so we're not losing sleep over this repair. |
| Mar | 2012 | 167000 | 350 | Replaced muffler. Shop installed a value muffler but it was too loud, had them order and install an OEM muffler. |
| Oct | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic RWD
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 75000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 78000 | 100 | Cable was corroded and unable to stay connected. |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 60000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 61000 | 400 | rear axle grease seals had to be replaced |
| Dec | 2011 | 62000 | 450 | rear axle seals - both |
| Jan | 2012 | 62300 | 64000 | driver door window regulator broke, replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 96000 | 450 | crack in the water pump; had it replaced power windows would not go up/down. opened wiring harness in driver's-side door. Re-soldered master wire that was broken. |
| Apr | 2013 | 101000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic AWD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 224000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 249000 | 2000 | No reverse. Installed rebuilt transmission. |
| Apr | 2012 | 270000 | 400 | Replaced leaking water pump and serpentine belt. |
| Jul | 2012 | 278000 | 0 | Engine knock. |
| Mar | 2013 | 296000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 81000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 82000 | 500 | Rust through, driver side between rear door and wheel well opening and into area where door covers when closed. Rust showed itself about 8 months after rust through warranty ended. Cut out and replaced rusted metal & repainted. |
| Nov | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 138700 | 0 | Re-weld the driver's seat frame, made from soda cans and cracks on the bolt holes. |
| Dec | 2009 | 140000 | 950 | Replaced entire exhaust due to a clogged catalytic converter, $750 for the part. Replaced all four O2 sensors at the same time, $200 for parts. Re-weld the driver's seat frame, second time, different bolt. |
| Jan | 2010 | 141700 | 0 | Re-weld the driver's seat frame, third time. This time also reinforced the fourth bolt, as saw a pattern developing. Very common problem that should be fixed by Chrysler. |
| Feb | 2010 | 143300 | 250 | Radiator and thermostat after radiator sprung a hole. |
| Jun | 2010 | 150000 | 1330 | burning oil smell and engine started to smoke, oil was spraying on exhaust manifold. Had to have rear main seals changed and oil pan changed due to rust. Also had leaky transmission oil pan, had to have the gasket replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | 173000 | 1200 | rear end howling, had all bearings and seals replaced including axle seals and pinon bearing seal. |
| Jun | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 74000 | 154 | All power options inoperable - Interior light stays on unless in off posiiton. The wiring harness that snakes into the driver's door was damaged - dealer repaired with used wire harness. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 59000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 59000 | 1300 | no heat or a/c Napa Chyrsler employees are creeps and idiots |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New Hampshire, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 47000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 55000 | 1550 | Front and rear brakes, front calipers, LF caliper was sticking with destroyed the front brakes. Rear brakes past wear point. |
| May | 2010 | 79300 | 310 | State inspection, replace one rear wheel ABS encoder, change diff fluids. |
| Nov | 2010 | 89000 | 750 | 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. |
| Sep | 2012 | 106000 | 20 | Left front brake sticking. Mechanic inspected and greased pivot points. Problem is now intermittent. |
| Mar | 2013 | 109000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 84000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 96700 | 1100 | Rear axle seals failed and leaked oil on brakes causing failure of NY safety inspection. |
| Mar | 2013 | 105000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 94000 | 185 | Radiator leak. Replaced radiator, upper and lower hoses, thermostate, radiator cap and belt. |
| Mar | 2013 | 100000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 71000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2008 | 79000 | 265 | Front axle seals, differential seals. Water pump were leaking. |
| Sep | 2008 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 74000 | 0 | Rear wiper, cargo light, rear glass release did not work. Passenger interior lights did not work. Located corroded factory splice in harness. repaired splice. This fixed all except rear wiper. Motor now has correct power, does not run. |
| Dec | 2012 | 91000 | 175 | Dead Ujoint in center shaft |
| Mar | 2013 | 96000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 70060 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 91940 | 850 | brakes overhauled- new pads, rotors, calipers |
| Dec | 2011 | 94860 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 82000 | 150 | Replaced idler pulley |
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