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WJ platform

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee — 4.7L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2004 Grand Cherokee 4.7L V8. Covers both the standard and High Output 4.7L V8.

Body SUVEngine 4.7L V8Transmission Automatic 5-spd

The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a WJ-platform SUV featuring a 4.7L V8 engine paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission. This configuration utilizes 6 quarts of 10W-30 API engine oil and achieves an EPA-rated 14/19/16 mpg. Within the model's 1993-2026 history, this year recorded 14 recalls and 1,294 owner complaints—primarily regarding air bags—placing it well below the 2014 peak of 2,369 complaints.

Model year2009 2007 2004 2003

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6 qt w/ filterOEM · verified

Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque85-115 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy14/19/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 625 CCA battery, OE oil filter 05281090AB. Note the factory engine air filter and cabin air filter are now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 625 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP225-75R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	05281090AB
Engine air filter	05015610AC discontinued · alt 53007386AB
Fuel filter	68193495AA
Spark plug	68303974AA alt 68303918AA
Battery	BB65F121AA
Front wiper blades	05012611AD
Serpentine belt	04854033AC alt 53032037AJ
Thermostat	68174083AA alt 52028186AC
Cabin air filter	68535603AA discontinued

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 5-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	181.5 in
Overall width	72.8 in
Overall height	70.5 in
Wheelbase	105.9 in
Curb weight	3995 lb
Track (front / rear)	59.4 / 59.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	14 / 19 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Regular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

No 2004 road test on record; the results below are same-engine tests from nearby model years, each shown under its own year.

6.7–7.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.70 sec — 2002 Overland V8

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2002	Overland V8 4.7L V8	6.70 sec	15.20 sec	265 hp	4x4
1999	Limited V8 4.7L V8	7.20 sec	15.60 sec	235 hp	4x4
1999	Limited V8 4.7L V8	7.50 sec	15.90 sec	235 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 85-115 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid	ATF+4
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity	4
Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	80W-90 · GL-5 · SYNTHETIC
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	2.3 Pints
Engine Coolant	HOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil	10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6 qt w/ filter

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	130 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	45 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts	8.8 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	25.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs	21 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	85-115 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	Steel case: 35.0, Aluminum case: 18.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	175 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Ignition Coil Primary Resistance	0.6-0.9 ohms
Ignition Coil Secondary Resistance	6000-9000 ohms
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Champion
Spark Plug Gap	0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque	20.0 ft-lbs
Ignition Timing	TDC, Not adjustable degrees

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.69 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	4.40 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	625 cca

Service checks

Pressure Test	15; Do not allow pressure to exceed 20 psi.
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	18-21 psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	195 °F
Engine Compression	100 minimum. 25 Maximum variation PSI.
Engine Oil Pressure	13 psi @ idle, 37-75 psi above 1600 rpm psi
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in
Exhaust Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	53 ft-lbs / 26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	76 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	0.030 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.030
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.003 in / 0.002 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From	0.394 in / 1.024 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To	0.394 in / 1.024 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

20 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90

20 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Lubricate bolt thread with clean engine oil · M8 bolts, coat bolt heads with lock and seal adhesive

1	bolts 1-10	15 ft. lbs
2	bolts 1-10	35 ft. lbs
2	bolts 11-14	18 ft. lbs
3	bolts 1-10	90 degrees
3	22

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Lubricate bolt thread with clean engine oil · M8 bolts, coat bolt heads with lock and seal adhesive

1	bolts 1-10	15 ft. lbs
2	bolts 1-10	35 ft. lbs
2	bolts 11-14	18 ft. lbs
3	bolts 1-10	90 degrees
3	22

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

1	Install the bedplate retaining bolts and tighten to 26 inch lbs.	26 in
2	40 ft. lbs.	40 ft. lbs
3	90 degrees.	90 degrees
4	20 ft. lbs.	20 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 mi	Brake Line (inspect) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 12,000 mi	Suspension Ball Joint (lubricate) · Tie Rod (lubricate)
Every 18,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper Guide Pin (lubricate)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (inspect) · PCV Valve (inspect) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 60,000 mi	PCV Valve (inspect)
At 90,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 102,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified

Tool required	DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
Why	Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module

Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified

When needed	After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool required	DRBIII scan tool
Also required	The vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee sits at a notable inflection point in the WJ generation's complaint history: complaints jumped from just 761 in 2003 (the lowest in the entire dataset) to 1,294 in 2004, then surged again to 2,051 in 2005—the second-highest annual total recorded. This indicates 2004 was the transition year where complaint frequency began accelerating sharply, rather than a stable or improved model year. Recalls also spiked to 14 for 2004, notably higher than both the 10 in 2003 and the mere 5 in 2005, though NHTSA investigations remained steady at 4. The top complaint areas—air bags (278), visibility (182), and service brakes (124)—signal serious safety concerns, and the 110 crash-related complaints and 25 fire complaints are elevated for a single model year. Given this trajectory, the 2004 model represents the early stage of a quality decline that peaked in 2005, making it a less advisable purchase than the preceding 2003 model, which showed markedly lower complaint volumes despite being the same generation.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

1,294

Owner complaints

110 involved a crash · 25 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’02 ’03’04’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,294 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags278

Visibility182

Seats132

Service Brakes, Hydraulic124

Electrical System75

Vehicle Speed Control54

Steering47

Engine & Engine Cooling42

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 14 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

15V046000Air Bags:FrontalReported 28/01/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 13, 2001, to May 23… Remedy: Chrysler dealers will replace the air bag control module and side impact sensors as required, free of charge. This recall remedy was applied during earlier recall campaigns of…

15V673000Air Bags:Side/WindowReported 19/10/2015

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured March 29, 2003, to July 3, 2003, and 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured May 27, 2003, to May 20, 2004. Due to… Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module and the side impact sensors, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 5…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 81 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
9100645	2025-08-15	Unknown Or Other	Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders…
101232	2024-10-29	Power Train	Plate - Planetary
S2208000136	2022-07-09	Electrical System	Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module…
S2208000136	2022-07-09	Electrical System	Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module…
9001784	2021-02-22	Power Train	Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Build data

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Recalls

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Group 65 battery Vehicles taking 6 qt w/ filter WJ-platform vehicles Engine oil filter 05281090AB Engine air filter 05015610AC Fuel filter 68193495AA Spark plug 68303974AA

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBs OBD-II trouble codes Torque specifications Maintenance schedules Fluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2004 Grand Cherokee 4.7L V8 take?

6 qt w/ filter of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2004 Grand Cherokee have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the 4.7L V8 get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined mpg.