Dt*: the contact stated a noxious odor of rotten egg or sulfur was noticed in the passenger compartment while the vehicle was running. The smell was more noticeable at driving speeds of 55 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, but diagnostics were unable to identify the cause, although the odor was noticed by the service mechanics. The catalytic converter was suggested as a possible cause but not confirmed. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 2/12/2007 -
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH on a city street, the engine stalled and there was a loss of all vehicle power without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to side of the road. The engine would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the crank case sensor failed. The manufacturer was notified.
I purchased a used 2004 jeep grand cherokee in january of 06. I have had it 3 1/2 months now and about a week and a half ago the vehicle started to idle rough when I'd come to a red light. Then the next day I my wife used the jeep and stated that the engine light was on and it felt like it wanted to stall. I brought it to the dealer and they said that I blew an injector and the other injectors had carbon build up in them. My jeep only has 27,00 miles on it. They changed the injector and then cleaned the others. It was still under warranty. I was suppose to leave sunday may 14th to drive to ny from fla. On friday may 13th the jeep started acting up again. It ran worse than the previous time. I brought it back and stated that it is worse and I need the problem corrected asap because I am traveling to ny on sunday,2 days later. They hooked it up to the computer and came back and stated that they would have to replace the PCM in the vehicle. They said that the control board was bad. Now I am paying for a lease car,I am without my jeep,and was suppose to have left for ny on sunday. It is now monday. I believe that when you purchase a vehicle that said vehicle should be reliable. My jeep only has 27,000 miles on it, it shouldn't have a computer problem yet. The dealer is supposedly fixing the situation. But from what I have been reading here,I may have a ongoing situation. What recourse do I have. Do I have a case for the lemon law?
Submission in regards to problems experienced with 2004 jeep grand cherokee after a safety recall service at the bayside chrysler jeep dodge dealership certified mail. *ts
At 17,000 miles my 2004 jeep grand cherokee laredo freedom v-8 4.7 ho engine developed a rough idle. The dealer cleaned out the fuel injector and the problem did not go away. 2nd time they put it on the computer and couldn't find anything wrong. The #2 piston popped in and out so the mechanics agreed something was wrong and recommended a new engine; but the manager wouldn't do anything. They agree the vehicle runs rough and notice the vehicles on the lot run smooth. They suggested I change the spark plugs which cost me over $200.00 and that did not help. The dealer did change the oil pump and put in 8 new lifters. This still did not take care of the problem. The district manager stated all the jeeps run that way. He and the manager above him both state they will do nothing for me and they are closing the book. I have talked to several jeep owners with the same vehicle. Some have a rough idle and some run very smooth. Other reliable people have told me the problem is the computer. When I told the service manager he said to put the engine in low and it will jump the computer into shape. The idle is getting worse and has affected my gas mileage. I am still under warranty and am getting no where with jeep or chrysler. I now have over 31,000 miles and am nearing the end of my warranty. I don't know what will happen if the computer just dies. I imagine the engine will stop on the road and possibly cause an accident. If you could look into this I would appreciate it. I just want chrysler to stand by their product and come up with a solution so I can be assured of a safe vehicle. Another thing is they never give me paperwork after they've had my car for a few days to check things out. They always tell me it's still open and when everything is finished they'll give me paperwork.
I have a 2004 jeep grand cherokee laredo, 4.0 liter, SUV. Since approximately august of this year, the engine has misfired eleven (11) times. Each time there is a misfire, there is an immediate power loss, and loss of speed, almost like an emergency braking situation. One event, on 8/15/05, when traveling on I-66 near fairfax, va two cylinders, nos. 1 and 4 misfired at the same time. The result was an immediate loss of power during acceleration and loss of speed from approximately 65 MPH (rate of traffic at 3 pm rush hour) to approximately 25-30 MPH within 50 yards. This incident nearly caused a serious accident, because other vehicles had to brake and swerve to avoid colliding with mine. There was no where to pull over to the side of the road, and luckily I was able to maintain control and continue at a slower rate of speed, until I could move to the right and stop in the emergency lane. After turning the engine off, the vehicle will run normally when restarted. As previously stated, it has misfired 11 times, and by stopping the engine, then restarting it, normal operating can resume. Chrysler corporation has been unable to repair the defect, after having taken it to the shop on nine or ten different occasions. They have replaced the spark plugs, tested the engine for carbon deposit build-up on the valve stems, and replaced the crankshaft sensor that the computer uses to fire the engine. Now, the manufacturer has said it may be the computer module, it may be the coil pack, or the engine may need to be disassembled to see if there is any carbon build-up on the valve stems. This condition makes the vehicle unsafe to operate, not knowing when it will happen again, and if it will cause a serious accident to occur. Maybe the federal safety agency can light a fire under their creative minds to come up with a positive solution. I have 63,000 miles on the vehicle, and the whole series of incidents began when there was approximately 49,000 miles on it.
While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak this car stalled no less than 12 times. Afraid to pull into traffic with this car. Power steering leaked, clicking noise from transmission when put into gear.
1 month after buying my jeep it died out at a stoplight.dealer could not find anything wrong with car. A month after getting it back, it died 2 more times at stoplights.I took it back to the dealer who said the computer needs to be replaced. Now waiting for the new computer which will take a week to get here. Hopefully this will correct the problem, but I've seen many of the same complaints from other people on this site.
The consumer is experiencing a problem with stalling. The consumer would be driving and suddenly the vehicle loses power and stalls. This problem happens intermittently, the consumer has taken the vehicle back to the dealer, however, they were unable to duplicate the problem. *jb the battery was replaced on the third repair attempt. *sc
Car/engine idles rough and shakes heavily at times at lights - this is a problem that chrysler doesn?t seem to care about. Gas mpg has also been poor. *ak I see that I am the fifth complaint in the database that I could find...the engine stalls after coming from highway speeds. Idle goes from 600 RPM and then suddenly drops below 400-300 RPM and then stalls completely. Must be put in park - and then restarted, regardless of where it occurs - this is a serious safety issue that has been overlooked too many times. Once they said they fixed it, by cleaning the throttle body - the next time they gave me the "can't duplicate concern" - the last time they told me they reprogrammed the computer. It has nothing to do with the A/C, radio, electrical (lighting), and defrost since it has happened many times when all of these are off. The dealers keep playing games and will not rectify this issue.
Vehicle shook and stalled unexpectedly while it was coming to a stop. Took vehicle dealer for testing 10 times, but the cause was still undetermined.
Noise in passenger compartment while sitting idle or at a stop sign as a result of a faulty muffler/exhaust system. Took the vehicle in to dealership who notified chrysler of the problem. Their solution was a piece of barb welded to the muffler. Did not fix problem. Dealer had engineer come in to look at repair. Engineer said it was good and the noise was "acceptable" because we are only sitting idle for 3% of the time on the road. Dealer acknowledged that the noise was still there and said it was chryslers call and that there is nothing else to do. Took car to muffler shop where they immediately identified problem with existing muffler.
When at a stop light vehicle shut off. Also, it shut off when warming up the vehicle. The problem could not duplicated by the dealer.
While idling at a stop light the front end begin to shake violently then the engine would stall. *ak
Malfunction indicator light comes on with a obd-ii code of p0456.
Purchased 3/04, in for service 5/04 x2 at 1st dealership for rough idle in park and in gear at stop. Diagnostics indicate no problem, rec calling chrysler cust service, referred to 2nd dealership, same complaint, diagnostics indicate no problem. Was told "that is how that engine runs"*ak engine feels as if it will stall out at stop or park. Chrysler offering no help at this time other than referral to district manager which will not be in until end of month.(june) appears that there have been many complaints logged about this, yet chrysler/jeep unwilling to fix problem. Vehicle also pulls to right, was told "that's how it is", also less than ave gas milage.
Consumer unaware whether her jeep grand cherokee is part of the recall. *ph the consumer heard through a media announcement that the 2004 jeep grand cherokee was being recalled due to engine stalling. The consumer contacted the manufacturer to determine whether her vehicle was included. The manufacturer indicated that the media is usually notified first and that it was at the discretion of the automobile company as to when they will notify the consumers. The consumer indicated that she feel very uncomfortable driving her vehicle and feels that the consumers should be notified as soon as a recall is initiated.
My 2004 jeep grand cherokee special edition stalls at stop lights. It has happened between 5-10 times since I bought it in august. Took to dealer and they could not find a problem with it.
Engine would stop running at idle. *ph the dealer placed a co-pilot on the computer, however it shorted out, consequently the dealer had no idea as how to fix the problem. The gas mileage on the vehicle was poor.
My 2004 jeep grand cherokee has a defect in the ECM that chrysler is aware of but will do nothing to fix this problem currently. The vehicle's engine has died at stop lights, it has stumbled, and/or hesitated upon accelerating from stop, and runs so poorly at an idle while setting it shakes the whole vehicle. Chrysler is aware of the problem but is doing nothing to fix this problem on the 2004 grand cherokee's. I was basically told by chrysler that I would have to live with this problem running the risk of my vehicle's engine stopping unexpectedly when it could result in an accident. My 2004 jeep grand cherokee is basically an accident waiting to happen if the engine should unexpectedly die at the wrong moment when accelerating.
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