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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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NHTSA publishes the first 11 characters of the VIN with every complaint — that identifies the plant, model year, body and engine. So these are reports from cars built exactly like this one, not an average across the whole model.
1J4FA39S64P••••••2004 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2004 Jeep WRANGLER build (5 vs 3).
5on this build
137on the model
50builds in total
2involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 4Suspension 2Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashOct 2006
The contact stated the pitman arm fell off from the steering gear box while driving 20 mph on normal road conditions, causing the vehicle to sideswipe another vehicle. No injuries were sustained, and a police report was taken. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for evaluation.…
SuspensionOct 2006
I own a 2004 jeep wrangler which I purchased from a jeep dealership in 2006. Just weeks after I bought it, the jeep shook uncontrollably at speeds of 45 mph or faster. Braking did not help. I literally have to let the jeep slow down on its own , so that it can re-adjust itself.…
SteeringcrashJun 2006
The contact stated while traveling 50 mph a car cut in front of the vehicle, the driver turned the wheel slightly and lost control of the vehicle, then struck a guard rail. The driver sustained minor injuries and there was a police report filed at the scene. The vehicle was…
SteeringJan 2016
Death wobble
SteeringJun 2005
I own a 2004 jeep "wrangler x" since it was new and have experience the "death wobble " almost from the beginning. The steering stabilizer was replaced while on warranty and I have replaced that one myself. The vehicle has @ 41,000 mi. And the problem is getting worse
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FA39S64P776797 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.