2004 Jeep Wrangler Consumer Discussions

Jeep Wrangler Transmission Trouble

Re: 2004 Wrangler Transmission Noise [nomad443]

Written by: jnahikian15 on Oct 30, 2009 07:00 AM

I recently purchased a 2004 Jeep Wrangler X with a 5sp and 31,000 miles. I am hearing a "spinning" noise when the Jeep is in N, but when I push the clutch in it goes away. I was wondering if you ever figured out what the problem was? Read More...

Jeep Wrangler Maintenance and Repair Questions (1997 - 2006)

sluggish,low idol, no power at times 2004 jeep wrangler

Written by: tracy3999 on Oct 16, 2009 05:01 PM

My jeep just started being very sluggish, and the idol at times will run ruff... I have also noticed when i go to speed up i have no power,( i can put the pedal right to the floor and nothing)... and at times i will hear a popping noises that sounds like its coming from under the hood... also at times it just feels like its not running with full power and only half... I have ... Read More...

Jeep Wrangler Transmission Trouble

Re: 2006Rubicon transmission noise [rube5]

Written by: nomad443 on Jun 03, 2009 11:30 AM

rube5, I completely sympathize with you. It drives me nuts! I took my 2004 Sahara (28000 miles) to 2 local 4-wheel shops. One said he thought it was a needle bearing and would only increase in noise level but would not be a major problem. Had the tranny (NV3500) replaced at the 2nd shop, plus the throwout bearing. Seemed tight for about, oh, 2 weeks. Shifts fine, but ... Read More...

Jeep Wrangler Maintenance and Repair Questions (up to 1996)

weather stripping

Written by: tracy3999 on Mar 28, 2009 01:16 PM

I have looked and asked everyone and everywere( not the jeep dealers yet) and can't find what im looking for!! I need new weatherstripping for the bottom of my back window!! It just goes along the bottom of the window so when you close the little back door the top window goes down so the rain doesn't get in.. I have a 2004 jeep wrangler tJ.. does anyone know were i can ... Read More...

Jeep Wrangler

New Jeep Owner

Written by: villegac on Oct 14, 2008 10:16 AM

Hello, I am purchasing a Jeep Wrangler for my daughter's 16th and would appreciate your expertise on a few questions I have. I have not purchased the vehicle yet, b/c I am having a mechanic take a look at it first. It's a 2004 Wrangler SE. It's missing the back seat, and only has a soft top. I'd like to purchase a back seat, hard top, the crome bar that extends across the ... Read More...

Jeep Resale Value

Written by: embeeduece on Sep 18, 2008 06:56 PM

Yup. She's five years old and I feel it's time to sell. So... I took her to Car Max for a first appraisal just to get a ballpark figure. She's a 2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport. 60K miles. Great condition. Loaded w/ options. I know you'd need more detailed info, but... Looking on KBB and eBay, I figured she's worth at the high water mark $15K. Probably less. But Car Max came ... Read More...

Jeep Wrangler Transmission Trouble

2004 Wrangler Transmission Noise

Written by: nomad443 on Dec 29, 2008 08:11 AM

Help! Purchased a 2004 Wrangler Sahara, 4.0, 5 speed, in April this year, 24,000 miles. Carfaxed it and it was clean. Car dealer replaced the ring & pinion for me. My question is what causes the transmission noise (?) when the clutch is released? When the clutch is depressed it stops. How to describe it? Grinding may be too harsh. Vibratiing? Chattering? The mechanic ... Read More...

Jeep Wrangler Wave and Meet the Owners

lower hatch weatherstripping(hard top back window)

Written by: tracy3999 on Oct 27, 2008 04:39 PM

I have looked and asked everyone and everywere( not the jeep dealers yet) and can't find what im looking for!! I need new weatherstripping for the bottom of my back window!! It just goes along the bottom of the window so when you close the little back door the top window goes down so the rain doesn't get in.. I have a 2004 jeep wrangler tJ.. does anyone know were i can ... Read More...

Jeep Wrangler Maintenance and Repair Questions (1997 - 2006)

no oil pressure

Written by: thepud on Oct 19, 2008 02:12 PM

about two weeks ago my wife hit a rather large water puddle on the road in her 2004 jeep wrangler. about ten minutes later the instrument panel dinged and the check gauges light was on. the oil pressure read low (L). since then it would happen when taking off after a short idle. i replaced the oil pump with no avail. any ideas? Read More...

Buying a Used CJ or Wrangler

Re: Daughter wants a Wrangler, need help deciding [flyrod]

Written by: jetbatt on May 20, 2008 08:08 PM

1. Definitely the 6cyl. (#1 - more zip, #2 resale value, #3 Mpg difference is negligible) 2. My 2004 has had ZERO problems! and yes it has been used off-road. 3. Safety? Name any other consumer vehicle that comes with a functional roll-cage. We traded a dodge neon in on our Wrangler and my insurance premiums actually dropped! They are safe to drive and cheap to fix. ... Read More...