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2004 Jeep Wrangler User Reviews

2004 Jeep Wrangler Review Ratings

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  • Performance:4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 / 5
  • Appearance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 23 reviews
"power" 6 reviews
"door" 3 reviews
"beautiful car" 3 reviews
"fuel economy" 3 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 20 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"ride" 3 reviews
"sound" 2 reviews

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Scott writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Review
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Fun, excellent quality

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A Little Pricey But You Actually Get More Than You Pay For, Well Worth The Money — I absolutely love this vehicle!! The 4.0L I6 is the most sturdy motor i have ever had, very torquey, Has absolutely no problem braking, acceleration is somewhat slow due to the gearing in the 5spd transmission. Build quality is awesome, It squeaks a little bit but you barely hear it. I have had to get the rear differential replaced for a pinion nut that came loose and off. Gas mileage is mediocre, i personally get about 15.5mpg and the tank holds 19gal. This is a great all year round vehicle, summer you can take the doors off and top down, in the winter the heater works great and you get great handleing in the snow.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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James writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Review
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Go anywhere capability, looks great, can go topless and doorless

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Poor gas mileage

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04 Jeep Tj Rubicon — Loud, rides rough, and horrible gas mileage. No major repairs, bulletproof engine. Accelerates slow, but it's a Jeep, and is built to go over stuff, not around it. Maintenance is low cost, 10K oil changes, gas is pricey. An absolute blast to drive with the top and doors off! I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fun vehicle who has some money to burn on gas.

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giwaisland1 writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport Review
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Sounds like a lion, fast as a gazelle!  

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Jeep takes Premium High Octane ONLY with the conversion customization.  NO REGULAR GAS!

giwaisland1
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The Coolest And Most Fun Car I Have Ever Driven!! — Not only does it look great and sounds super strong, but the kind of performance it delivers is totally unexpected out of this vehicle. A real sleeper!! Very cool! Worth every penny of using the higher octane gas. The front and rear hitches are also a big plus for having the option to pull or push with the front. Saving someone by pulling them out of a tricky ditch or snowbank in the winter is great to do with the front of the vehicle since you can look directly at what you are doing. A small plane can be pulled or pushed out of a hanger with a much higher degree of accuracy this way as well.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Brandon writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Review
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Amazing fun

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If your not going to use it for offroading then dont get a Rubicon

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Great Way To Get Into Wheeling — When you buy a Jeep you buy into a lifestyle. The overall onroad performance has much to improve but that isnt the reason why you purchase a Rubicon. The engine has lots of torque and is loud at any speed above zero. The tires are loud at speeds in excess of 80km/h and give off a vibration that you can feel through the jeep. You will not win any races at the stop light with this guy and you will use up the hole hwy on ramp almost every time. The offroad performance is where it counts with this jeep. With low range gearing set at 4:1 and air actuated locking front and rear differentials, you will find it hard to get stuck. This thing crawls over obstacles and powers through the mud. But when you do find yourself in a situation where you are stuck, you will be happy that you signed up to the jeep lifestyle because every jeep owner on the trail would be their to help you out. The appearance is stylish and aggressivie with the rubicon rims and mud terrain tires. As you get into the jeep lifestyle it will be hard not to upgrade you vehicle to improve on its off road abilities. you will find no shortage of parts to help make this vehicle trully unique to you. The cost of this vehicle is relatively high because of the desire of the Rubicon model. But if you are using it for off roading it is worth it. You will get the toys with it that will help you in the sticky situations. The fun factor is really high on this one. If you are just cruising down the road with the top down or rippin up the trails this Jeep fits in everywhere. You will have a blast. Just one thing to remember when you start getting into offroading. Jeep stands for "Just Empty Every Pocket"

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Andrea1107 writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Review
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Great color, handles well, fun to drive, can't miss me coming down the road ;)

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I need a bunch of gadgets and a garage to take my top off.... I can't lift it off by myself...

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He Thinks My Jeep Is Sexy!!! — I don't really dislike anything about my Jeep... I love it ;) I drove a cherokee sport for 7 years and love jeeps! The color really pops out at ya which makes me feel safer on the road... I love how the back opens up and the seat folds down with ease... it makes moving band equipment easy as pie! I took it off road the first day and it was so fun to drive and handles anything!

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bbalou48 writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler X Review
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Excellent grip in the snow and ice, very good acceleration/power, removable top and doors for fun factor. Very reliable. Heat is HOT and AC is COLD.

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Fuel economy is not great in this vehicle, but probably average for a truck.

bbalou48
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Dependable, Versatile, And Fun — It is the most versatile car I have ever owned. Fun in the summer and spring with the top down, and amazing in the snow, never have been stuck in a drift, or slipped off the road. The heat is also the hottest of any car I have been in, which is nice in the winter. Also everyone is always jealous and always wants a ride in it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Lockdaddi writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport Review
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I did like the looks of this car and it was comfortable to drive

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Of course the noise level is loud when you are driving on the highway considering this is a soft top vehicle

Lockdaddi
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My Impression Of This Car Is I Liked How I Could Take The Top Off When Nice Out — The performance overall was pretty good. The acceleration was not great, gas mileage was not great, however I did feel safe when driving this especially in the winter months when I could put it in four wheel drive. It was very fun to drive.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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gocust writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler SE Review
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Four wheel drive

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Want to go rough roading, but want to baby car.

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It's A Jeep — Wrangler SE has the traditional "old style" Jeep look. Great on the beach with the top down. The 2.4 engine with stick is as basic yet as reliable as they come. What fun is summer without a good ol' Jeep.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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SRE1221 writes:
2004 Jeep Wrangler Sport Review
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Seriously fun to have. Top off, doors off, off-roading, whatever- it's all a great time. Does nicely when there's flooded roads, snow, etc. Great for the summer time. Comfortable.

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Not the greatest sound system, but it suffices just fine. Poor gas mileage.

SRE1221
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I Love This Car- So Much Fun. — Overall this is a great car. Fun to have, drive, no matter what combination of parts included or excluded. My only problem with it is the poor gas mileage. Having to drive so far for work tends to rack up quite a bit of money for the long-haul.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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A blast to drive

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Poor gas mileage

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Most Fun Ever — Dropping the top in the summer is the best! Off-raoding is great. Gas mileage sucks, but then again, who cares! Would definately recommend to anyone wanting to join the cult! Stop thinking about it and just do it! You won't regret it!

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Cost $11,825 Average Instant Market Value $8,344 Average Instant Market Value $8,276 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 19 19 22
Horsepower 147 195 150
Crash Test Rating 4 3 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.1 41.7 40.8

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Its Sweet By Kyle

oh my gosh what could i say about this car, i absolutly love this car. its GREAT off-road, great on-road, its great all around. i love how little i have to fill it up, i spend 50$ every 2 weeks. i lov... Read More

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Love It "its A Jeep Thing" By stcburn

I enjoy everything about this vehical. The combination of hard top for winter & soft top for summer & the ability for trail or winter travel confidence is unmatched. Looking to buy a 2 door to jaunt a... Read More

Great! Fun To Drive. By Lena_Walker53

I really enjoy this car. My husband and I want to have kids and we are looking for a 'family' car. It's such a fun car to drive, it's good on gas and handles very, very well in any condition. Read More

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2011 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Classic Vehicle Worth Considering. I Have Now Had 3 Jk Style Jeeps. By MorningMist

On the same weekend I purchased 2 identical Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicons. One Silver and one Green. Literally the serial numbers were one digit apart. My wife drove the green one and I took the... Read More

Everyone Should Own A Wrangler At Least Once. By Irlist28

I can not say it enough positives about the jeep. I loved this truck. Look for packages when buying. You definitely get much more bang for your buck. Loved the dual top option. You can really trick th... Read More

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2010 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Great Car By Suzyku

We wanted a vehicle to on backroads. with. We looked a several different vehicles. This was the perfect choice. It took us everywhere we wanted to go. It got very good mileage and we have not had an... Read More

Great Vehicle To Buzz Around In By scarm

Vehicle is a great summertime cruiser - usually had the top and doors off all summer long. Great to take into town and easy to find a parking place - small, agile, and very capable. Vehicle will go ... Read More

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2009 Jeep Wrangler Reviews

Excellent & Fun Car! By prayhard08

There hasn't been really anything I've disliked. I'd be keeping this car if we didn't need to sell for financial reasons. Perfect car for the adventurous at heart! Once you have a jeep it's hard to ge... Read More

The Best Open Air Experience In An Suv By Jhodges

THe Best Open Air experience you can get.. Remove the front panels for an over sized sunroof or take the full top off.. Complete the experience by removing the doors. This Vehicle goes anywhere be it ... Read More

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