2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Piece of Junk

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2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Piece of Junk

by Steve
(Danville, Ca)

2004 Grand Cherokee (File Photo)

About 6 years ago my mom bought her first new car in her life.

A 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland. Fully loaded, HO V8, leather, etc.. Cost her almost $40,000. At any rate, it now has about 60,000 miles. I have a 4Runner with 300,000 miles that has had less repairs to it.

The emergency brake cable broke. The power steering pump went out at 35,000. The heat/ac vent broke and was replaced under warranty. A year later, it broke again not under warranty. $1700 to fix it.

A year later, broke again, fixed it myself. The wiring harness for the heat/ac fan melted...$500 estimate to fix it, fixed myself for $30.
The seat heater got super hot. Was recalled and fixed.

The newest problem is all of the weather stripping around the front and rear doors is falling off.

What a piece of crap!

She could've gotten a Lexus or an Acura or a BMW, but she wanted to buy American. What a mistake. Now, 6 tears later, her $40,000 Jeep is worth $13,000.

What a joke.

Larry's Comment: Sorry to hear that your mom had so much trouble with her Grand Cherokee Steve.

Is anyone else out there having this kind of difficulty with your Grand Cherokee...especially after 2002? Or...is this just a story about a particular "lemon" (which often happens with any make or model vehicle)?

I would like to know. Please enter your comments below.

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by: Andrew Glinski

I owned a 1997 Fully Loaded Grand Cherokee Limited 5.2 Liter V8 w/ Quadra-Drive. I owned it from 28k miles to 55k miles. No problems except when I put it in 4wd Lo and went too fast I snapped front Drive Shaft. And it never drove quite smooth again. So I sold it and called it a wash.

Ontario, Canada
by: Lyle

Steve's story strikes a familiar note. The seat heaters in my '04 G.C. Limited have been recalled for overheating....twice. The door weatherstrip trim is also melting away. The hood will no longer stay open. I would have replaced the hood struts, but the design has been changed to a coiled spring hinge...wonder why?...and struts are not available. New hinges are on order now for $280!

On the brighter side, and this might help other G.C. owners with Quadradrive.....the differential oil was replaced recently at 72K miles as suggested in the service manual. Soon after, it developed a loud binding (groaning) noise in the front diff. during slow turns. The dealer's mechanic explained why, put more limited slip additive in and, it's all fixed...for $10.

Overall, this Jeep has been OK. But just OK. Not nearly as good as the '97 it replaced. That one was absolutely bullet proof. Jeep has to do better for a vehicle that costs well over 40 large.

I've been waiting for the 2011 to get here, but now with the new redesigned 2010 4Runner at a lower price....well????

Darn Overland
by: Anonymous

My window regulator broke, suspension went out, CV joints, electrical problems, you name it I've had it with my Jeep. I have been fixing most of them myself BUT OMG!!! Whatever happened to top of the line?

So Far So Good
by: R.J.

I recently bought a 2004 G.C. Overland model. I bought it used and took it to my mechanic who went through it with a fine tooth comb. Result, a very sound vehicle with 73,000 miles on it. My son has a 1999 G.C. with over 200,000 miles on it and still going strong. I like Jeep products and will continue to buy them.

2004 overland, so many problems!!
by: Anonymous

I have a 2004 overland and all I have had are problems with the car. I bought it in 2007 and immediately had to have the heating and air system replaced...when the a/c was on, it had heat coming out. And the window track had to be replaced. Then I had to have the ignition switch replaced, heated seats were recalled, weather stripping on back door has come loose, the power steering line had to be replace, and now, - just yesterday it decided to die on me. Thought it was the battery,or alternator, but they tested fine. Turns out it "may" be the starter...and last night once I got it running again, it started blowing extremely hot air from the vents, when the a/c was turned to lo. So, that sounds like the original problem has returned from 2007, when I first bought it. I am at a loss. I just want to get rid of it at this point. It's a great looking car, but most important part-- the internal organs SUCK!

An isolated incident..
by: Steve

I bought a 2004 Overland a year ago. It had 51,000 miles on it. The vehicle has been virtually flawless. And, I've spoken to several people with these and they too have been extremely happy.

It is not a piece of crap by any means. But like any other vehicle, there will be lemons out there.

JEEPS BEST VEHICLE I'VE OWNED
by: Ralph P

I have had many cars in my life, always used never even bought one from a dealer's lot. I have never been a 4x4 guy-(Lincolns, Caddys, Monte CARLOS...)

I bought my first Jeep in `06. First because I wanted a SUV, second, because I liked the way the Jeep looked, and third, I see them everywhere!!!

I live in NY and if you walk outside you will spot a Grand Cherokee within 5 minutes Guaranteed!!! So I figured If so many people had them they must be good.

I was right! My first GC was a `99 limited with 86,000 miles that I had 2 years. It was great, and then I decided to upgrade. I did have that A/C problem, but it was getting colder anyway.

I got a 2004 Grand Cherokee Overland with 57,000 mile and it is AWESOME! I cut through any snowstorm while other SUV`s are stuck, and the 4.7L, 8-cylinder has got balls!!!

I love my Jeep! Best medium size SUV on the road today!!!

De ja vu
by: Mellissa

Wow my 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee has experienced all of the same problems along with the drivers side rear view mirror which was supposed to be heated over heating and melting inside out.

I can hardly see out of it but have not replaced it yet because the going price is over $400 for a rear view mirror.

I also had to have the transmission rebuilt which was covered on my extended warranty, but I paid for that anyway so I guess you could say that repair cost me $3600 or whatever the warranty amount was that I paid the dealer.

Very disappointing for the price of this car. Now has 140,000 miles on it and is burning oil at an awful rate adding oil every 300 miles or so.

I needed this car to run to 180,000-200,000 miles based on what I paid for it and the needs of my family and budget, but doubtful that it will make it.

2004 Jeep Overland = crap!
by: Anonymous

Air went out 3 times @ 1600 bucks a pop to fix. Window motor is gone. Weather stripping is gone on 2 doors. This is my first and last Jeep.

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