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2004 Jeep Wrangler problems

NHTSA lists 192 complaints for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler, 17 of them mention a crash and 7 mention a fire. 9 complaints mention an injury, with 12 injuries and 1 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP WRANGLER.

At a glance

Complaints
192
With crash
17
With fire
7
With injury (complaints)
9
Injuries
12
Deaths
1
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
96
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
47

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
STEERING6734.9%
SUSPENSION5930.7%
POWER TRAIN2613.5%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC168.3%
STRUCTURE136.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM126.3%
SEAT BELTS105.2%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING94.7%
VISIBILITY94.7%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE84.2%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION10
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFOUNDATION COMPONENTS9
SUSPENSIONFRONT9
SEAT BELTSFRONT7
STRUCTUREBODY7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE5
POWER TRAINAXLE ASSEMBLY5
POWER TRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION4
AIR BAGSFRONTAL3
POWER TRAINDRIVELINE3

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

04V048000

Date: 2004-02-03. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

Defect: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, DUE TO A RECENT SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING ERROR, THE TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION WAS INADVERTENTLY OMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL.

Consequence: THE VEHICLE OWNER WOULD NOT BE AWARE OF THE TIRE, WHEEL, AND INFLATION PRESSURE INFORMATION FOR THEIR VEHICLE.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTED TIRE CERTIFICATION LABEL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

47 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
EQUIPMENT10
STRUCTURE10
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
POWER TRAIN6
STEERING3
WHEELS3
Plate, Planetary1

11010205

Date: 2024-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Plate - Planetary

10223762

Date: 2022-07-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)

10230298

Date: 2022-07-09. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)

10221686

Date: 2020-07-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

10229256

Date: 2020-07-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

10223525

Date: 2020-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0407 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit Low, or P0408 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit High Set

10175743

Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

10175735

Date: 2020-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

10175510

Date: 2020-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

DIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top and Targa Top Panel Replacements - All Dealers (Rev. A)

10220101

Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
WRANGLER192

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Other Jeep models, 2004

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