2004 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 59 complaints for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 59 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 10 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 65% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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 frame should be the last thing to fail on any vehicle, this jeep has only 65,000 miles on it and has never been off roaded or abused.
I have what is called death wobble in my 2004 jeep wrangler. After reading about this problem in various forums, I believe it needs to be adressed. I have done everything that has been suggested by experts but still have the problem. The jeep has around 30,000 miles,and it has been off road,but some people have not been offroad at all and have the same problem. With mileage I don't think this jeep should be considered warnout. The problem is still ongoing.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Jeep Wrangler
- Steering 67 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints