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2004 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (27%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 22 repairs.
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2004 Jeep Wrangler repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (24%)

$100 - $499 (43%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Wisconsin, United States
- Apr 2008
Jan 2008

45000 mi

US $3000
full top end replacement. Camshaft lobe failue, caused valve train damage. Heads machined, camshaft & all valves replaced. FIXED UNDER WARRANTY (7 - 70,000), but definately would have been an expensive repair.. 
Apr 2008

48000 mi

US $300
sway bar linkage broke off. replaced linkage and bushing, stupid me went to dealership hoping for warranty work, wasn't covered - ended up paying labor, full charge parts, and their BS $70 'diagnostic' fee. This is a repair you should try to DIY 
Jeep Wrangler in Georgia, United States
- Jun 2011
Jun 2011

44000 mi

US $27
Replaced blower fan switch and heater resistor block. Replaced switch first only to find out that wasn't the problem. Heator Block resistor cost $27.99 at AutoZone with a lifetime warranty! Did the work myself. 
Jeep Wrangler in Washington, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2014
Aug 2010

51000 mi

US $2400
Damaged transfer case, due to improper maintenance. Replaced entire coil and springs due to premature failure from aftermarket winch 
Jeep Wrangler in California, United States
Jan 2015 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

152000 mi

US $200
Clutch went out. Replaced clutch, flywheel and throw out bearing. 
Jeep Wrangler in Alabama, United States
Dec 2014 - Apr 2017
Jul 2015

98300 mi

US $2
Automatic / linkage broke underneath. Used to zip ties to re-join. 
Aug 2015

99100 mi

US $250
Water pump failure 
Jeep Wrangler in Michigan, United States
Jul 2015 - Jul 2018
Aug 2016

148000 mi

US $750
replaced ball joints 
Jul 2018

156000 mi

US $800
Hole in pipe, had to replace the entire exhaust. 
Jeep Wrangler in Connecticut, United States
Sep 2014 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

134500 mi

US $500
oil pan rusted out and needed to be replaced. 
Dec 2015

148000 mi

US $400
Interior of windshield frame rotted out completely Seatbelt retractors broken. 
Jun 2016

149000 mi

US $140
Fuel pump broke. 
Apr 2017

151000 mi

US $100
Starter 
Jeep Wrangler in New York, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2016
Mar 2016

62000 mi

US $150
Front caliper froze - replaced both and pads/rotors. 
Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States
Oct 2014 - Oct 2019
Nov 2015

37600 mi

US $1000
The brakes were so bad (one caliper frozen) that we had to have a full brake job at a time i consider early. But it is not a car fault but rather due to lack of use, so you probabrbly want to not consider this as a reliability issue. 
Jul 2016

39000 mi

US $2600
Replaced worn tie rods and performed alignment. 

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2004 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Wrangler in Massachusetts, United States
Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Dec 2016

122000 mi

US $25
Oil pressure sending unit 

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2004 Jeep Wrangler 2-door

4-cylinder automatic 4WD

Jeep Wrangler in Virginia, United States
Sep 2014 - Sep 2017
Dec 2015

73000 mi

US $177
o2 sensor 
Aug 2016

74000 mi

US $500
Ball joint 
Mar 2017

81000 mi

US $100
Replace power steering hose. 

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