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P0304 on JEEP WRANGLER

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
7
Most Affected
2015, 2013, 2018

What P0304 Means on Your JEEP WRANGLER

Real JEEP WRANGLER Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Brought 2013 wrangler to dealer for constant p0304 code after replacing ignition coils and spark plugs. dealer did a compression leak test to verify that the 4th cylinder head was bad and need replacing and will cost $3700.00 for the repair."

— 2013 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/14/2021

"P0302 misfire cylinder 2. p0300, p0304 & p0306 jeep/dodge is very aware of this cylinder issue and has a service bulletin for several models. (journey, wrangler, 200/avenger, challenger, charger, grand caravan, durango and grand cherokee). and they will not recall this part."

— 2013 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE • Filed 11/12/2018

"2015 original owner, developed misfire cylinder #4 P0304, replaced coils, plugs, injectors, harness on that side. Misfire still present, noted others have reported issues with cylinder head (valves, cams, rockers)."

— 2015 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE • Filed 09/30/2024

"I have experience a complete loss of control of the vehicle on both highways and streets that are bumpy due to dips, potholes, rough conditions due to the road."

— 2015 JEEP WRANGLER owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • Filed 07/09/2023

"My 2015 Jeep Wrangler with 80,200 developed the well know Pentastar Tick. The Jeep would misfire at idle when slowing to a stop light. The check engine light came on and the code was a P0304. I'm the original owner and took it to the dealer I purchased it from."

— 2015 JEEP WRANGLER owner • ENGINE • Filed 10/08/2021

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0304 on JEEP WRANGLER

71.4%
14.3%
14.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
2
2015
4
2018
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0304 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026