2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Overview and Legacy (Updated 2025)

The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, sold during the DaimlerChrysler era, combined off-road capability with upscale options across Laredo, Limited and Overland trims. Options included a Special Edition and Freedom package, DVD navigation, leather interiors and several four-wheel-drive systems (Selec-Trac, Quadra-Trac II, Quadra-Drive). Standard safety included all-disc ABS and available side-curtain airbags. By 2025 Jeep is part of Stellantis and newer Grand Cherokee generations have replaced these older technologies.

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee - overview

The 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was Jeep Division's top-of-the-line SUV during the DaimlerChrysler era. Built primarily as a capable off-road vehicle with comfortable on-road manners, the 2004 Grand Cherokee offered multiple trim levels, optional luxury features and a range of four-wheel-drive systems.

Trims and notable packages

Base and mainstream trims included the Laredo, Limited and Overland. Chrysler-period special packages for 2004 included a Special Edition bundle (four-wheel drive, fog lamps, a 10-CD changer with Infinity speakers and a cassette player) and a Freedom package (bright silver front fascia, 17-inch cast aluminum wheels and a uniquely painted grille). A DVD-based navigation system and a Navigation Radio with a 4.9" display were available as dealer options.

Interior and cargo

The Grand Cherokee seated five. Leather upholstery was optional on the Laredo and standard on Limited and Overland. Cargo volume reached about 71.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded, and the spare tire stowed under the rear cargo floor. Higher trims added comforts such as heated front seats, wood-and-leather steering wheel trim, automatic dual-zone climate control, heated mirrors and rain-sensing wipers.

Exterior and dimensions

The 2004 Grand Cherokee kept the classic upright Jeep grille and a standard roof rack. The rear liftgate featured a separately opening window. Overall length measured 181.6 inches on a 105.9-inch wheelbase, with overall width about 72.3 inches and height about 69.4 inches.

Powertrains and drivetrains

The model lineup offered both inline-six and V-8 engines. The standard engine was a 4.0-liter inline-six; the Freedom package and other V-8 models used the 4.7-liter V-8. Powertrains were paired with automatic transmissions (four- or five-speed depending on engine and trim). Available drive systems included Selec-Trac (standard on Laredo), Quadra-Trac II (standard on Limited and Special Edition), and Quadra-Drive/Quadra-Trac combinations (featured on Overland models).

Power outputs for the 2004 engines were commonly reported as roughly 195 hp for the 4.0L inline-six and in the mid-200s for the higher-output 4.7L V-8s; specific ratings varied by trim and calibration.

Safety and legacy

Safety features included standard all-disc antilock brakes and side-curtain airbags; side-curtain airbags were standard on the Overland and optional on other trims. The 2004 Grand Cherokee remains a notable model for blending genuine off-road capability with progressive comfort features of its time.

Context in 2025

Jeep was part of DaimlerChrysler in 2004; the brand later returned to being part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and, since 2021, is part of Stellantis. Modern Grand Cherokee generations have moved on to newer powertrains, advanced infotainment and current active-safety suites, making 2004 examples historically interesting but technologically dated.

1. Verify specific horsepower ratings for the 2004 4.0L inline-six and the various 4.7L V-8 calibrations (195 hp, 235 hp, 265 hp) as applied to Laredo, Freedom and Overland trims.
2. Confirm the presence and exact size (4.9") of the Navigation Radio display offered in 2004 as an option.