2004 Jeep Wrangler Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.52/5 Average
283 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

An AM/FM/CD stereo and a tilt steering wheel are now standard on all 2004 Jeep Wrangler models. A new aluminum wheel design is standard on Sahara models and optional on Sport models. Right-hand-drive versions are also available for fleet utility service. A Columbia Edition option package is also new for 2004.

Pros:
  • Cheap, fun to drive, classic styling, go-anywhere capability.
Cons:
  • Soft top a handful to manipulate, difficult ingress-egress, slow steering, bouncy suspension on the street.

User Reviews:

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  • ITS A JEEP THING - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    PRICE IS INSANE. ENGINE IS NOISY, TIRES ARE LOUD AND BLAST PAINT JOB WITH ROCKS.TRANNY DOES NOT SHIFT SMOOTHLY,STOCK STEREO SYSTEM IS USELESS. FUN TO DRIVE WITH TOP AND DOORS OFF. RUGGED

  • The legend lives on - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    Jeeps latest Wrangler is a fitting addition to a line that can trace its roots back to the Jeep of WW2. You can go anywhere and do anything in this vehicle. Words of warning - its not a car. If youre looking for a car ride and car comforts, look elsewhere. The interior is utilitarian and clean, the ride is solid, and the cornering is much better than I expected for a Jeep.

  • nice car- but mine keeps breaking down. - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    I love my 1998 Sahara Wrangler but after 66,000 miles it lives in the shop now. Every 10,000 miles - some thing breaks. 66,000 miles the Radator broke 70,000 the AC compressor siezed 74,000 the Exaust manafold craked 80,000 the clutch unit and other transmission parts needed to be replaced 90,100 - in the shop again - the computer is broken - they are trying to see what broke it.

  • They still make Jeeps like they used to. - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    Jeep Wranglers rule! I bought my 04 Sahara a month ago, and it is incredible. The only 4X4 that I could find that wasnt made mostly of plastic. They cut all the gadgets and gizmos. I knew going into it that 16-18MPG would be normal, so I cant complain. The engine is powerful, stock suspension is very capable on trails. I found it interesting that people said the freeway drive is too bouncy and noisy. With the hard top on, it is just as quiet as my wifes Integra, the soft top isnt bad either. It is very smooth on freeways. Yeah, when you hit bumps on smaller roads,you do bounce a little, but it is a Jeep! Take it off-roading and you will see what I mean.

  • If you love Jeeps... - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    Ive almost always owned one Jeep or another and currently own 2. If youre tired of dumping huge amounts of money into building a capable off-roader, get yourself into a Rubicon. Ill be starting with a Rubicon as a base for building from here on out because you just cant build a more serious off-road vehicle for the money. Buy one and drive it from the dealership directly to the nearest (and most extreme) trail and have fun knowing youll go anywhere! I love my 04 more than any Jeep Ive built (including a 59, 76 and an 88). The seats need lower lumbar support but its more comfortable by far than its predecessors. Save your "build-up" cash for something else - buy a Rubicon instead.

  • Lovin It! - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    Overall, my little beast is a dream come true! I love everything about it (except the gas mileage, but that comes with the territory)! I put a 3.5" Super Flex Rubicon Express Lift Kit suspension lift and a 1.25" body lift to fit the 305x70x16 (original rims) tires. Shes a little monster now! I couldnt have asked for a more fun vehicle to own and drive. Just driving around and watching the heads turn make me love it just that much more!

  • LIMITED USE BUT FUN - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    I had a great time tooling around Maui for a week in a Wrangler Sport. Its great fun but be aware of the limitations if youre buying this for an everyday driver. This is not a car based SUV like a RAV4 but rather a full time rear drive, live axle truck. Its extremely capable but rough around the edges. For the right people, that is a positive.

  • jenyuin - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    So far REAL good. Im happy with the vehicle I traded in a great vehicle (01 dakota 4x4). But it was to big for my needs.

  • My first jeep - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    Just a few weeks ago I drove a jeep for the first time. I never considered one before because of hearing about how easy they were to tip over. Although after driving it I found that I felt just as safe in it as any other suv.

  • STOP & look @ this - 2004 Jeep Wrangler
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    Make special note to yourself when driving a Wrangler that the wheels are very prone to locking up on dry pavement. Ive taken tactical driving courses & have driven everything from Police cruizers & armored trucks to Ambulances-However, my 2004 X model is still @ the body shop. (As embarrassing as it is) At 40mph the vehicle locked & slid one& a half car lengths on dry pavement.

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