Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 Jeep Wrangler
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 Jeep Wrangler has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 192 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E011000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V048000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CERTIFICATION LABEL MISSING INFO NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 67 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Power Train 26 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 16 complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
Of the 192 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 7 a fire; across all 192 complaints, owners report 12 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 Jeep Wrangler has a moderate number of owner complaints and three recall campaigns, primarily involving the steering, suspension, and power train. The evidence is somewhat limited, but these issues may affect reliability. Recall campaigns focus on parts not unique to this model, which suggests typical maintenance needs rather than significant flaws.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$900 | common |
| Suspension | 70,000–110,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | common |
| Power train | 100,000–150,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake system inspection
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Cooling system service
- Suspension alignment check
- Air filter replacement
- Belt and hose inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering play or noise
- Uneven tire wear
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Unusual brake noises
- Fuel smell around vehicle
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.