Model year guide

2004 Jeep wrangler / tj

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Jeep wrangler / tj is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2004 Jeep wrangler / tj — representative photo
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2004 Jeep wrangler / tj at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined16–17 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Jeep wrangler / tj recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Jeep wrangler / tj.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Jeep wrangler / tj MPG & running costs

Combined16–17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,075
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,375 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Jeep wrangler / tj costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,375
Fuel only$20,375
Per mile$0.27

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 Jeep wrangler / tj trims & engines on record

Trims
Rubicon
Engines
4.0L 6-cyl

2004 Jeep wrangler / tj vehicles on record

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2004 Jeep wrangler / tj — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Jeep wrangler / tj have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2004 Jeep wrangler / tj. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Jeep wrangler / tj get?

The 2004 Jeep wrangler / tj has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–17 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.