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2004 Jeep Wrangler Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
4%of 192 total for the year
Median mileage
48,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I was at a complete stop with my foot on the brake, automatic transmission in drive. The engine started to race at very high r.p.m.'s for no reason. I was able to keep the vehicle from accelerating with hard brake pressure and quickly shifted into neutral. The engine returned to normal idle after several seconds. This has happened approximately 5 additional times since then for no apparent reason. I check floor mats, gas pedal movement and even attempted to apply pressure to both the gas and brake pedal at the same time which was impossible. …”

NHTSA complaint #10743557, filed 2015-07, 37,000 miles

“I have been a proud owner of my Jeep since 2004 until towards the end of last year when I began to experience problems with a violent shaking when I was driving at 55mph and would hit a bump. I took it to my mechanic a few times but they couldn't find anything wrong with it. They checked my tires, the brakes, etc. It happened again and again so my mechanic thought it possible needed to be aligned so I tried that. That didn't help either. Then the tires became a topic of discussion so I bought new tires and still the problem occurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #10462538, filed 2012-06, 48,500 miles

“I have a 2004 Jeep Wrangler sport, recently I was driving at 45 to 50 MPH and the front end started to shake so hard I thought I was going to lose control, when I called Jeep they said bring it in and we will charge you to look at it shop time where I live is around 100.00 an hour, since the warranty is up they really don't want to do anything for me except charge me to look at it. I am sure they will never admit to it having a problem. I replaced the steering stabilizer and its still doing it. I am not sure where to go from here. Anyone else out there having the same problem? …”

NHTSA complaint #10159425, filed 2006-06, 46,700 miles

“Jeep has never been off road. Husband noticed while changing oil, frame rot was visible in front of vehicle. Later took to local autobody shop that confirmed frame is rotted from inside out. Recommends new frame and to not drive it due to safety concerns. He stated this is very common in jeeps and that I should file a vehicle safety complaint.”

NHTSA complaint #10762357, filed 2015-09, 140,000 miles

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026325%
20251318%
202412917%
20235816%
20226516%
202113414%
20205910%
2019649%
201821312%
20173913%
20165712%
20156013%
2014508%
20137411%
2012546%
2011337%
2010426%
2009195%
2008394%
2007214%
2006122%
2005112%
200474%
200344%
200287%
2001138%
200094%
199994%
1998166%
1997154%
199563%
199421%
199322%
199211%
199111%
199011%
198923%
198812%
198725%

Other parts of the 2004 Jeep Wrangler

Steering
67 complaintsSuspension
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTires
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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