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2004 Jeep WranglerProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 192 owner complaints about the 2004 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 15, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2004 Jeep Wrangler has problems
192 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
67Steering5 crash/fire/injury
59Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
26Power train2 crash/fire/injury
16Service brakes, hydraulic4 crash/fire/injury
13Structure
12Electrical system
10Seat belts
9Visibility
9Engine and engine cooling
4415 other systems11 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 67 | 5 |
| Suspension | 59 | 1 |
| Power train | 26 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 16 | 4 |
| Structure | 13 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 1 |
| Visibility | 9 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 44 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2004 Jeep Wrangler recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
49kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 58 steering complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles51under 100k miles7100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2004 vs. every other Wrangler year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Wrangler median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2004 Jeep Wrangler safety ratings
2004 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Wrangler owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
HIT A REGULAR BUMP IN THE ROAD, AT 35 MILES PER HOUR ON A STRAIT STRETCH OF ROAD AND THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRAME AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE JEEP, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE CENTER SECTION OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE…
I HAVE A RIGHT HAND DRIVE 2004 JEEP WRANGLER. THE RIGHT SEAT BELT LATCH IS ALWAYS STICKING CAUSING MY SEAT BELT TO COME LOOSE. THE STEERING WHEEL STARTS SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHEN REACHING SPEEDS ABOVE 50 MPH,IF YOU HIT A BUMP, OR IF IT'S WINDY OR AN 18 WHEELER PASSES YOU ON HIGHWAY, THE JEEP WILL ROCK…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE EXITING HER DRIVEWAY CARPORT GOING 10 MPH, WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH SEIZED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE BRAKES WHICH FAILED CAUSING, THE…
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