Complaints
281
Crashes
27
Fires
9
Injuries
27
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#166 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:66,516 mi
Crash-related:4
#250 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:51,604 mi
Crash-related:1
#310 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:80,415 mi
Fires:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 66 | 4 | — | 66,516 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 50 | 1 | — | 51,604 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | — | 3 | 80,415 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | 1 | — | 29,033 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 8 | — | — | 42,574 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 | — | — | 73,257 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 63,606 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 | — | — | 105,878 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 | — | — | 32,725 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 102,250 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | — | — | 28,310 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 1,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 | — | — | 11,778 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | 115,167 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 6,810 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 | 1 | — | 86,125 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 25,448 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 1 | — | 65,765 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 99,125 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 6,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 88,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 3 | — | — | 13,371 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 66,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 112,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | 29,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 | — | — | 3,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 2 | — | 97,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 45,500 mi |
STEERING
66
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,516
SUSPENSION
50
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,604
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
80,415
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,033
SUSPENSION:FRONT
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,574
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,257
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,606
POWER TRAIN
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
105,878
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
32,725
STRUCTURE:BODY
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,250
TIRES
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,310
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,500
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,778
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
115,167
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,810
SEAT BELTS
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,125
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,448
STRUCTURE
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,765
WHEELS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,125
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,500
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,500
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,371
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,000
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,500
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,000
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,500
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