Tl* the contact owns a 2014 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shifted gears automatically and jerked roughly. In addition, the transmission failed and the vehicle lost power. The contact was forced to stop at the middle of the road, turned off and restarted the engine, and coasted to the side of the road. The transmission and check engine lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new transmission; however, a new transmission would not be available until november. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and promised to work with the dealer and provide a rental vehicle. The failure mileage was 17,800.
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: complete transmission failure
5 of the 1,295 complaints about the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 0
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
2004 jeep grand cherokee with heated seat issue. Consumer states that the vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times for the heated seat problem. She also states that there is a wire or rod poking through the driver seat. *kb the consumer also stated the transmission failed, there was a problem with the power steering, the blend doors in the heating system, the passenger side window fell down in to the door panel, and the hood struts failed. The consumer stated the heated seat issue had been recalled. The engine light illuminated and it was determined that the oxygen sensor needed to be replaced.
2004 jeep grand cherokee , purchased on 02/19/2005 used vehicle with a 24,000 miles or less warranty. Purchase price was $20,342.00, mileage on vehicle was: 17268 at time of purchase. Problem: on 4/18/2007 I had to replace the transmission on this vehicle which cost me $3,018.99. Can I be reimbursed for this mishap? As a consumer I do not believe a vehicle that is 2 1/2 years old should have transmission problems such as the one I incurred with this vehicle. My present mileage is: 57959 thank you for your assistance in this matter
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 jeep grand cherokee. The vehicle vibrates while driving and worsened at speeds between 55-60 MPH. The front rotors were replaced at 44,000 miles on 05/2006. The vehicle began vibrating again and the rear rotors at 47,000 miles shortly after the front rotors. The front rotors were replaced again on 04/2007 at 59,000 miles. The contact stated that 4,000 miles after the warranty expired, the transmission failed and had to be replaced. The current mileage was 63,700.
Transmission failed while shifting, a loud grinding noise was coming from the front. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it home. Consumer had the vehicle towed the same day. Mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that the transmission needed to be rebuilt. The consumer stated that the vehicle is now having a steering problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Plate
- Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
- Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the...
- Radiator If vehicle comes in for transmission fluid leaking from trans-oil cooler fittings on the...
- Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure
- Powertrain control module initialization
- Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure
- 45RFE/545RFE trans - delayed engagement due to cooler return filter replacement
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
5 of 1,295 owner complaints about the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (0%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2014.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
There are 0 recalls and 15 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Stalling 51Airbag light 36No deployment 35Power windows 34Check engine light 30Door locks 28Sudden acceleration 27Jerking 19Fire or smoke 15Loss of power 15Adaptive cruise 14Overheating 13Ball joint 11Headlights 11Power steering loss 11Premature wear 11Won't start 11Grinding brakes 10ABS 9Brake failure 9Misfire 8Steering noise 7Knocking 6Seat belt 6Shudder 6
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