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2004 Jeep Wrangler recalls and problems

1 recall and 192 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler.

1
recalls
192
owner complaints
17
complaints mentioning a crash
7
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Jeep Wrangler recalls

Equipment: other, labels

NHTSA campaign 04V048000 · reported February 3, 2004 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 96 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
The vehicle owner would not be aware of the tire, wheel, and inflation pressure information for their vehicle.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 15, 2023 · Structure

My Jeep's frame is rusted. There are holes and cracks in the frame from the rust. The Jeep will not pass my states safety inspection because of the rust. Parts of the suspension that are attached to the frame are about to fall off.

Feb 8, 2023 · Structure

The frame has been compromised due to rust. The frame rusted from the inside out because the frame was not properly engineered from the factory. There are no weep holes at the lowest point on the frame. This causes water to sit in the frame and rust from the inside out. The rust appears without warning. This is an…

Dec 15, 2022 · Structure

The frame on the Jeep TJ is prone to rot. Mine is so rusted that body shops refuse to repair it, claiming their insurance won't cover them. My Jeep has 123,233 miles and is otherwise in very good condition, but the frame has rust severe enough to make driving the vehicle unsafe. The Jeep Forum on the Internet is full…

Sep 23, 2020 · Electrical system · 135,000 miles · fire reported

DRIVING WHILE DARK, HAD SMOKE SMELL FROM INSIDE CAB. DRIVING IN DAYLIGHT LATER, AND SAW SMOKE COMING FROM BEHIND STEERING COLOMN. SMOKE GOT MUCH WORSE, ENDANGERED DRIVING, AND COLUMN STARTED TO GET HOT. PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED THE FOG LIGHTS WERE STILL ON DESPITE THE SWITCH, AND KEY BEING OFF. PULLED THE FUSE, AND…

Mar 11, 2020 · Steering · 67,000 miles · crash reported

HIT A REGULAR BUMP IN THE ROAD, AT 35 MILES PER HOUR ON A STRAIT STRETCH OF ROAD AND THE ATTACHMENT POINT FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION PULLED AWAY FROM THE FRAME AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE JEEP, UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I DISCOVERED THAT THE ENTIRE CENTER SECTION OF THE FRAME IS RUSTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT ON BOTH SIDES, THE…

Wrangler model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 31701716
2002 2108155
2003 09883
2004 1192177
2005 1650109
2006 373077
2007 85581525

Across all years, the 2018 Wrangler has the most complaints (1,827). All Jeep Wrangler years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Jeep Wrangler have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler, the most recent reported on February 3, 2004 (Equipment: other, labels). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (67 complaints), followed by suspension (59).
How many 2004 Jeep Wrangler complaints mention a crash or fire?
17 of 192 complaints report a crash and 7 a fire; 12 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 15, 2023.