2004 Jeep Wrangler Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 192 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the 192 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 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.
“While moving down highways 40 to 65mph ive noticed that whenever I hit pot holes or bumps my car imediately goes into a major wobble like I have a flat tire, however as soon as I tap my brake it stops. My friend told me this is a death wobble factory recall but Jeep dealers tell me my car VIN isnt included. Why not since it has the problem?!”
NHTSA complaint #10807552, filed 2015-11, 100,000 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“Purchased a used 2004 Jeep Wrangler rubicon with 11000 miles on the odometer, after driving the vehicle for several months I noticed that the odometer seamed to be reading slow, so I had the odometer checked by a state trooper and found out that at 45 MPH I was only moving at 40 MPH. With further investigation I found that the tires and rims are not the right size for the vehicle. The tires that where on the Jeep when I purchased it are p225/75r15, the manufacturer recommends lt245/75r16, is this vehicle safe to drive? The dealership where I purchased the Jeep from refuses to make it right. …”
NHTSA complaint #10176076, filed 2006-12, 11,000 miles“Sudden onset of violent front end and steering wheel vibration, requiring 2 hands tightly gripping the steering wheel to coax it onto the shoulder. 5 incidents in 8 months at 60mph on both smooth and rough pavement. Narrowly missed smashing into a cement barrier, tractor trailer and car during 3 of the 5 incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10456201, filed 2012-04, 115,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10229877Dec 17, 2014Part Description: wheel hub cap Issue Description: This hubcap is installed directly to the wheel using screws; PN 00154236. This part is not currently listed in the catalog
- 10221045Dec 17, 2014Part Description: wheel hub cap Issue Description: This hubcap is installed directly to the wheel using screws; PN 00154236. This part is not currently listed in the catalog
- 10139875Dec 17, 2014Part Description: wheel hub cap Issue Description: This hubcap is installed directly to the wheel using screws; PN 00154236. This part is not currently listed in the catalog
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | 1% |
| 2023 | 7 | 2% |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 | 23 | 2% |
| 2020 | 13 | 2% |
| 2019 | 28 | 4% |
| 2018 | 61 | 3% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 10 | 2% |
| 2012 | 4 | 0% |
| 2011 | 9 | 2% |
| 2010 | 17 | 2% |
| 2009 | 13 | 3% |
| 2008 | 29 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 3% |
| 2006 | 14 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 3 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTires
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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