2005 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Wrangler years
- More complaints than other years 11th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 650 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jeep Wrangler. That ranks 11th out of 32 Wrangler model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (346 complaints, 53%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 9 fires, 15 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 650owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Jeep Wrangler problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 346 | 53% | 50,000 | “gas tank” (31%) | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 99 | 15% | 55,000 | “gas tank” (26%) | — |
| Steering problems | 58 | 9% | 39,000 | “death wobble” (53%) | — |
| Suspension problems | 51 | 8% | 36,000 | “death wobble” (49%) | — |
| Power Train | 41 | 6% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 20 | 3% | 64,280 | — | — |
| Engine | 19 | 3% | 86,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 2% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 2% | 10,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 2% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 1% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 9 | 1% | 44,050 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 1% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 1% | 84,779 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 1% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1% | 77,058 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 1% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 9,650 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Jeep Wrangler recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was flashing. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to three…
Engine warning light has been coming on since about 70k miles(190k now). Scanner says O2 sensor is bad. After replacement of the O2 sensor, the fault continues to show up randomly. I carry a scanner to reset the engine code on the road. All wiring has been checked and is ok. When I clear the code…
As I was driving home from work on Feb. 14, 2023, in Rocky Hill, NJ. the vehicle developed a sudden loss of steering control. I had it towed to Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Princeton, NJ. The service manager informed me that the area of the frame to which the steering gear box is bolted had…
Ecm computer , o2 heater sensor from ecm and controls transmission shift points . Replaced o2 sensors and transmission is controlled by ecm not shifting correctly will stay in first gear and hard shift to second can create loss of control in wet weather conditions.
Keep wobble almost caused head on collision afraid to drive vehicle over 55 mph
Other Jeep Wrangler years
← 2004 Wrangler · 2006 Wrangler →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Wrangler | 11 | 3 |
| 2025 Wrangler | 71 | 4 |
| 2024 Wrangler | 741 | 11 |
| 2023 Wrangler | 368 | 14 |
| 2022 Wrangler | 404 | 15 |
| 2021 Wrangler | 949 | 15 |
| 2020 Wrangler | 613 | 12 |
| 2019 Wrangler | 743 | 9 |
| 2018 Wrangler | 1,824 | 14 |
| 2017 Wrangler | 311 | 5 |
| 2016 Wrangler | 461 | 5 |
| 2015 Wrangler | 476 | 3 |
| 2014 Wrangler | 657 | 4 |
| 2013 Wrangler | 654 | 6 |
| 2012 Wrangler | 835 | 9 |
| 2011 Wrangler | 485 | 10 |
| 2010 Wrangler | 686 | 10 |
| 2009 Wrangler | 372 | 6 |
| 2008 Wrangler | 873 | 7 |
| 2007 Wrangler | 558 | 8 |
| 2006 Wrangler | 730 | 3 |
| 2005 | 650 | 1 |
| 2004 Wrangler | 192 | 1 |
| 2003 Wrangler | 98 | 0 |
| 2002 Wrangler | 108 | 2 |
| 2001 Wrangler | 170 | 3 |
| 2000 Wrangler | 251 | 1 |
| 1999 Wrangler | 213 | 1 |
| 1998 Wrangler | 265 | 2 |
| 1997 Wrangler | 401 | 3 |
| 1996 Wrangler | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 Wrangler | 202 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jeep Wrangler?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, steering problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 346 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Jeep Wrangler?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Jeep Wrangler a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Wrangler model years, the 2005 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.