Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
16 -18 City / 19 -21 HWY
Horsepower
147 -190
Seats
2 -4
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Michaela Z
Black lifted 2 door Jeep wrangler, runs great.
The car has run great ever since purchased. We've only had to replace the clutch and of course the brake pads. $40 fills up the tank, and its very fuel efficient. We also put a lift kit on the car and new large tires. Its 4 wheel drive and does great driving in the snow.
accountCircle Camilla P
It is fun, fun, fun to drive.
I like the freedom having doors off in the summer. I dislike the fact that taking off the top is not automatic.
accountCircle Cassi B
The most important thing about my Jeep is that it is reliable.
I like that my Jeep is able to go off road if I want to do that. I dislike how sometimes something goes wrong under the hood. Overall, I love my Jeep.
accountCircle Debra A
Tough, fun accessories, good in bad weather.
Had for two years, just had brake job and ball joint replaced. Some typical rust, as we r longtime jeep lovers. Not meant to be luxurious, more fun utility vehicle. Good in snow simple to drive anywhere. Tough. Love soft top option, half doors interchangeable parts.
accountCircle Tim H
It does not get great gas mileage and a soft top can be a little bit noisy with the wind.
It is a little smaller than the older Jeep Wranglers. However, it has been very sturdy and durable. I enjoy having a soft top and taking it off in the summer.
accountCircle Anne B
It's not a comfortable vehicle for long drives and getting in and out could be problematic for some people.
I love my Jeep! I love how it can turn on a dime and is easy to maneuver. My only complaint would be that it isn't very comfortable for long drives.
accountCircle William E
My 2004 Jeep Rubicon goes EVERYWHERE!
The Jeep is a Rubicon that goes anywhere I chose to drive. It is excellent in all off-road conditions. Gas mileage is not good; less than 17 MPG on the highway and , when off-road in 4WD, gas mileage drops to around 10 MPG. The Jeep is noisy, cramped, and small inside BUT I knew this going into buying it new in 2004. It has over 200,000 miles on it. It is just pure fun to drive. Love it!
accountCircle Trevor D
I love my car very much, I would never trade it for the world.
Very reliable, has good seats, has good a radio, it has a good steering wheel, it has a good engine, love it

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jason L
That it is very versatile and sporty.
I like that it is sporty and I can take it off-road. But I do not like that it has little room, bad gas mileage, and is rough on the roads.
accountCircle Marsha L
Reliable transportation to work.
Very reliable, but do not like that there is not enough room in the back even with the seat down. The soft top is sometimes pain because you have to unzip the window all the time to get things in it not very convenient. Would prefer a hard top with a full door to open like my old jeep Cherokee.

Jeep Wrangler Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SE
147 HP 19-20 MPG 2-4 Seats
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X
190 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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Sport Right Hand Drive
190 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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Sport
190 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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Unlimited
190 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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Sahara
190 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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Rubicon
190 HP 18-18 MPG 4 Seats
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2004 Jeep Wrangler Owner Reviews

4.66
53 Reviews
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5 stars 70%
4 stars 26%
3 stars 4%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle John H on April 2, 2021
Great driving experience: I love how this vehicle handles.
I love my wrangler. It gives me a feeling of freedom. The 4 x 4 in this vehicle is awesome. I have never had any issues going anywhere during inclement weather the turning radius of the vehicle makes it easy to park and get into tight spaces. As some point, I will need to get rid of my wrangle, but until that day, I will enjoy driving this wonderful vehicle.
accountCircle rico on March 12, 2021
Straight up!
If you have any mechanical capability, the 4.0 litre straight 6 is an awesome engine. Just do basic maintenance and she'll run like a cessna. 275k on mine. 'will never sell her!

Ranks #1 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2004 Jeep Wrangler has an average owner rating of 4.67 out of 5 which ranks it #1 of 18 other Midsize SUVs.

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4.61
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4.5

Ranks #6 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Jeep Wrangler has a combined MPG of 18 which ranks it #6 of 18 other Midsize SUVs.

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27 MPG
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26 MPG
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20 MPG

Is The 2004 Jeep Wrangler A Good Car?

It is a good vehicle because everything about it is completely customizable to your own tastes. The gas mileage could definitely be better.
Javier C.
Absolutely. If I were to purchase another vehicle it would be another Jeep Wrangler as it is reliable, comfortable and versatile
Alyssa A.
I love my jeep. I'm a single mom so there's room to pack and for groceries. It's a safe vehicle for my kiddo and has all wheel drive for the bad winter storms in MO
Kim S.
Yes there’s a few thing that could be better but it’s an awesome car I love taking the top down as well.
Crystal S.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Jeep Wrangler?

I am not the original owner, but since I have owned it, I have had to do a fair amount of maintenance. I do not think that jeeps have the best reputation for reliability.
Sammy E.
I just replaced the fuel pump but it is 15 years old. Mainly I've replaced tires, battery and regular maintenance ie oil changes
Georgina F.
Not really. I just had some spark plugs and hoses replaced that were stock parts. I've had small issues with one rears blinker bulb and the battery connections (which were easy fixes) Otherwise it's... Read More
Adam B.
Eh yes some problems, the check engine light is on and it sometimes shakes when I drive past 60 mph.
Pam V.

Is The 2004 Jeep Wrangler A Good Value?

They are somewhat expensive but they also hold their value well so it can be a great investment if you buy a good one.
Ashley W.
I bought used and it was 12,000 when I bought it in 2010. It is of good value. Use it for work and personal use. No off roading
Diane G.
I bought it used for a great price at about $3500. It had about 120K miles and I knew the previous owners of the jeep so it was a great deal.
Samara K.
We got the 2004 Jeep Wrangler for 6300, for what we got it for no, it should've been cheaper because there was so much we had to do to it
Ryan L.

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Frequently Asked Questions

2004 Jeep Wrangler: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: When equipped with the 2.4-liter inline-4 engine, the 2004 Jeep Wrangler takeS3.78 liters (4 quarts) of 5W-30 motor oil The available 4.0-liter V6 getS5.7 liters (6.0 quarts) of 10W-30. Both of these oil types...

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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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Rollover

Not Rated

Side

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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety