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1J4FA49S54P••••••2004 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 3.3× more complaints than the average 2004 Jeep WRANGLER build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
137on the model
50builds in total
2involved a crash
Most reportedService Brakes 3Hydraulic 3Power Train 2Suspension 2
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakescrashDec 2008
My daughter experienced brake failure in her 2004 jeep wrangler causing her to coast through a stop sign and hit an oncoming car. Upon inspection of her jeep, there was a clip missing that secured the connection of the brake pedal assembly to the actuator rod that goes into the…
Power TrainDec 2010
The contact owns a 2004 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance, the technician stated that the rear passenger side hub bearing and axle seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred and was…
Fuel SystemSep 2010
My 2004 jeep wrangler unlimited has 94,000 miles and recently started to spill fuel during refueling. Wile pumping gas the pump auto shut off wont kick in
SuspensionJun 2010
Violent front end wobbling every time I hit a bump in the road, no matter the size of the bump. To stop the wobbling I hit the brakes and it stops until another bump is hit. Balanced and rotated the tires, replaced the steering stabilizer and new tires, this helped for about…
Exterior LightingNov 2008
Multifunction light switch has failed after 60,000 miles of vehicle operation. Symptoms of failure are: fog lights engage intermittently when signaling right-hand turns or when driving over rough surface roads. An electrical "popping" noise can be heard originating from the…
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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 1J4FA49S54P732974 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.