Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CERTIFICATION LABEL MISSING INFO
- Summary
- 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.
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Owner complaints (192)
192 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 192 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 67 | 34.9% |
| Suspension | 59 | 30.7% |
| Power train | 26 | 13.5% |
| Service brakes | 18 | 9.4% |
| Structure | 13 | 6.8% |
| Electrical system | 12 | 6.3% |
| Seat belts | 10 | 5.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 9 | 4.7% |
| Fuel system | 9 | 4.7% |
| Visibility | 9 | 4.7% |
How 2004 compares with other Wrangler years
Best and worst Wrangler years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 251 | 1 |
| 2001 | 170 | 3 |
| 2002 | 108 | 2 |
| 2003 | 98 | 0 |
| 2004 | 192 | 1 |
| 2005 | 650 | 1 |
| 2006 | 730 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1,712 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1,904 | 7 |
| 2009 | 650 | 7 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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Where to next
2004 Jeep Wrangler FAQ
How many recalls does the 2004 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 04V048000 (equipment). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2004 Jeep Wrangler problems?
Owners filed 192 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (67), Suspension (59), Power train (26) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2004 Wrangler compare with other years?
Among the 2000–2009 Jeep Wrangler model years at least five years old, the 2003 drew the fewest complaints (98) and the 2008 the most (1,904). The 2004 drew 192. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.