Jeep Wrangler / 2004
2004 Jeep Wrangler problems
Owners have filed 281 complaints about the 2004 Jeep Wrangler with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 23.8% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 21%.
Complaints281
Crashes27
Fires9
Injuries27
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Steering 23.8% · 67
Suspension 21.0% · 59
Power train 10.3% · 29
Service brakes, hydraulic 6.4% · 18
Structure 4.6% · 13
Seat belts 4.3% · 12
Electrical system 4.3% · 12
Visibility 3.9% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 27 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire, 27 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 35 model years of the Jeep Wrangler in this data, 2004 sits 24th by complaint volume. 2018 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 9 in the last three years against 10 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 47,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Jeep Wrangler (2004) has the steering shake violently when driven over 45mph. No dealership or garage could resolve the problem. I spent over $2000 in new tires all new steering components and suspension as well as wheels to fix a problem the company refuses to acknowledge exists so they can continue to support their unions rediculios commands while putting me and other drivers at risk. Steering · reported at 60,000 miles
Front tire shimmy so bad that it can cause the car to go out of control. When a bump, pothole or railroad track is driven over that front tires wobble and shimmy so bad that it is difficult to maintain control of the car. There have been new tires, wheels, alignments and steering stabilizers installed but that has not stopped the shimmy. The car has 30,000 miles on it. Steering · reported at 28,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 to 65 mph, he noticed that the front wheels would wobble violently. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and they advised him that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 31,500. The vin was unavailable. Steering · reported at 31,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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