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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4FA49S14P••••••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
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 1Power Train 1Tires 1Steering 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashApr 2004
While driving at 30 mph vehicle hit a tree head on. Upon impact, frontal air bags failed to deploy. Consumer hit the steering wheel, and sustained a cut and bruises above right eye. *ak
EngineJun 2014
The contact owns a 2004 jeep wrangler. While driving 20 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was shifted into park and restarted; however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
Fuel SystemJun 2011
Vehicle stopped running while driving locally. Steering and braking became difficult. Could have been dangerous at higher speed. Diagnosis by a local mechanic (superior collision & auto service, gardnerville, nv 775-782-2966) was an internal short in the fuel pump module which…
SteeringSep 2006
Vehicle goes into a violent shake (shimmy, vibe, wobble) when there is any change in roadway condition (bump, lip, hole, uneven roadway). My jeep has not been altered in anyway. I have had the tires rotated and balanced. In addition my seat belt on the drivers side and front…
Power TrainAug 2004
Problem no. 1: my 2004 jeep wrangler unlimited has had a steering and wheel vibration problem since I purchased it brand new it in july 2004 from parrish jeep in fairfax, va. The problem continues to get worst. The wheels and steering vibrate abruptly between 45 - 60 miles mph.…
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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 1J4FA49S14P759945 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.