KnownCarProblems2005 Jeep Wrangler Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 650 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the fuel system (69% of complaints, typically around 50,000 miles). It is 11th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2005 Jeep Wrangler problems
Fuel system
448 complaints · 69%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system.
Gas tank overflows everytime I fill the tank. Every gas station I use and any speed I try to fill the tank at. Just started about a month ago, problem will not go away, and makes me nervous about fire/personal injury every time I need gas.
I have on multiple occasions had fuel overflow (actually more shoot out) while fueling my 2005 Jeep Wrangler rubicon. It occurs as the fuel is nearing full. This has happened at many different fueling locations and I always pump on the lowest setting. I have even been sprayed manually filling the tank. After reading…
Steering
58 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 39,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
2005 Jeep Wrangler with 39,000 miles shakes violently on the freeway at 50-75 MPH. Almost lost control and then could only get the vehicle under control by slowing to 40mph and almost got re-ended. 1) there was a bump in the road and the vehicle started shaking 2) almost lost control, then near miss by vehicles behind…
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact was driving 50 MPH when the front of the vehicle began shaking extremely violently. The contact stated that the failure was so extreme that the vehicle would venture off the roadway when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the…
Suspension
51 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, multiple axle.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle began shaking violently. The contact stated that the shaking occurs mainly on the highway or when exiting the highway. The vehicle does not pull left or right. She must grip the steering wheel firmly once the shaking begins. The technician…
I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler unlimited...while driving on the highway hitting a speed of about 62 my Jeep starting shaking so violently that I thought I was going to loose my front end! The steering wheel felt like it was going to come off in my hands and that my tires were ready to fall off as well! This was very very…
Engine
41 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
I bought a 2005 se sport Jeep Wrangler about two years ago. In the past few months I have noticed vibrations increasing in the steering wheel and just in the past month the shakings have become extremely violent between 52-60 MPH, causing me to have to pull over and stop on the interstate. I took it to the shop and…
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power. Several gauges became inoperable with unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited approximately 15 minutes before the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was towed to…
Transmission
41 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 58,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired twice under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and rolled backward until he engaged the emergency brake. The…
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that the transmission was failing. The contact stated that when restarting the vehicle after driving for a short while and shifting into drive, the transmission would hesitate to respond. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and was found that the computer…
Electrical
20 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition.
In trying to start my vehicle, a part inside of the ignition broke. I am told I cannot get the part that broke and I must purchase an entire steering column to replace this part in between the key and the electrical component that starts my vehicle. It is a small part, and I cannot see having the entire steering…
2014: dash and rear lights stopped working. Had to replace multi-function switch. Module and wiring melted and fused together. 2017: during install of new stereo, mechanic discovered multi-function switch and module melted again. Replaced all wiring with heavier gauge, replaced all bulbs with lower wattage leds.…
Wheels and tires
17 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 31,500 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Paris rent a car rented 2 @2005 Jeep wranglers that had bald tires, bad brakes and inproper steering while visting st. Johns, virgin island. Paris rent a car, p. O box 1155, cruz bay, st. John vi 00831.
Whenever Jeep reaches speeds of 50 MPH and hits a bump front wheels and steering wheel shakes violently. You must slow at once to get it to stop. After asking other Jeep owners I have found this to be a common problem. Went to the Jeep dealer and was only given a service bulletin and no answers.
Brakes
13 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 11,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, pedals and linkages.
In aug of 2005 at 10,000 miles I noticed a shudder in the front end when stopping proceeded to the dealership and they said my rotors needed resurfacing which they did for free it was covered under warranty . Within a year it began again summer of 2006 with 35,000 miles total on the vehicle the rotors and pads had to…
There was an uncontrollable shaking during braking mainly at high speeds of >45 MPH and small shaking at <45mph. I knew it was the rotors being warped. The shaking started when there was ~10000 miles on the vehicle. I took the vehicle into the service place at suburban chrysler Jeep and they confirmed the issue with…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Jeep Wrangler recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jeep Wrangler?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (448 complaints, typically around 50,000 miles); steering (58 complaints, typically around 39,000 miles); suspension (51 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Jeep Wrangler have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 6, 2005 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Jeep Wrangler?
- It is 11th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints, with 650 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.