2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Aug 12, 2025 · Brakes · 260,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the brakes. The contact stated that the vehicle was not braking normally, and braking distance was extended while coming to a stop. The contact stated that the ABS warning illuminated after driving over a bump in the road. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to several independent mechanics to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the calipers, rotors, and brake pads replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that recently after adding brake fluid to the brake fluid reservoir, there were signs of a brake fluid leak coming from the rear passenger’s side wheel well. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Filed Jun 28, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 160,000 miles · KY

Takata recall. Clock will not go off at anytime, so battery goes down overnight all the time. Brake and ABS lights stays on while driving. Ignition key doesn't match door nor hatch locks. The exhaust system has vibration at times when in motion. When test driving this vehicle I just assumed the vehicle had been sitting with an older battery was why it needed to be jumped. Then after I got it home and it sat overnight and I had the same problem; I thought I'd left something turned on. Then I discovered that the clock will not go off. I purchased this vehicle on 5/17/2019 as is.

Filed Sep 4, 2011 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · MA

I was driving on the mass turnpike and all instrument panel gauges stopped registering, ABS and brake lights starting blinking, cd player stopped working, and AC stopped. We shut off the AC, headlights and radio within 10 minutes everything seemed to reset but this is a very dangerous condition at highway speeds.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Brakes, Steering · 20 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the ABS would not lock or "grip" as quickly as it should. The failure caused difficulty when braking. She also noticed that there was a "gliding" effect when driving 40 MPH and attempting to brake. Furthermore, she experienced difficulty turning the steering wheel. As a result, she made wide turns due to the amount of effort she had to put into turning the wheel. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they checked the brakes. The dealer changed the brake pads and stated that everything was fine. The second time the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for the ABS failure she was informed again that everything was fine. The vehicle has not been inspected for the steering failure. The current mileage was approximately 43,000 and failure mileage was approximately 20.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · MS · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 10 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal in rainy weather conditions to prepare for an emergency stop, and the pedal went completely to the floor. The vehicle would not stop and the contact crashed into another vehicle. The vehicle also appeared to experience a mild increase in speed instead of the ABS unit activating. During the failure, she concluded that when the ABS activated, it malfunctioned and prevented her from coming to a complete stop. The contact has a copy of the police report and pictures of the incident. She is in the process of having the vehicle inspected to determine the cause of the failure. She is also in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.

Filed Jul 30, 2005 · Brakes · 12,500 miles · PA

I am having ABS brake problems with this truck. I owned a 2000 jeep grand cherokee for 3 years and had the same problem but it was under warranty. The calipers and rotors had to be replaced 4 times and the truck had less then 30,000 miles. My brake pads were always fine. I traded the truck in early for a 2004 model. The sales man assured me the problem was fixed. After a year, I had the same problem, the rotors and calipers had to be replaced again, and the pads were fine. The mechanic told me the ABS is the problem, as when you step on the brakes, it activates and heats up the rotors and damages the calipers because the ABS brakes do not release in time to cool off the braking system. Chrysler replaced everything because it was under 13,000 miles, but will not if it happens again. Why should we have to pay for a system failure? I think chrysler should recall all models with this braking failure and fix it. They are very aware of the problem.

Filed Jul 27, 2005 · Brakes · 24,800 miles · WA

Dt: jeep grand cherokee. At first, when stepping on the brakes the steering wheel shook. At 14,700 miles and on 6/1/04 the mechanic determined it was only the ABS brakes, and didn't record it. At 20,000 miles and on 12/1 2004 the shaking became worse and they replaced the rear rotors and turned the front rotors at no cost. Currently, the shaking was bad again, and the rotors were too thin to turn. However, all 4 rotors needed to be replaced, the dealer said they would fix the rotors but to never bring it back to them again for this problem. The brake pads have not been replaced because were good.

Filed Jun 13, 2005 · Brakes · NY

Dt: the brakes don't work properly when coming to a stop hit a couple bumps and pedal had to be pushed to the floor , and the ABS didn't come on . Took vehicle to t to dealer, and they replaced master cylinder, but is doing the same thing. It stops but the pedal still goes to the floor.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Brakes · 250 miles · PA

Vehicle was brand new and when depressing the brakes pedal went to the floor. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who was not able to duplicate the problem. Received the vehicle from the dealer, and was told dealer had no answers. Consumer was afraid to drive the vehicle. Even when vehicle was moving slowly it would not stop. *ak while the consumer descended grades or hills the ABS would activate. The consumer would continue to press on the brake but the vehicle would continue through the stop sign or light.