2005 JEEP WRANGLER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
756
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER
The 2005 JEEP WRANGLER has received a total of 756 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (337 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (99 complaints), and Steering (57 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER, potentially affecting up to 263,849 vehicles.
Recall 06E022000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 7,440 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE BRAKE CYLINDERS WERE SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS...
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: AFFINIA (BRAKE PARTS, INC.) WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2006. OWNERS CAN CONTACT AFFINA GROUP CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-323-0354.
View full details →Recall 05V460000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 256,409 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER
756 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
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, the error does not show up again for anywhere from 125 miles to around 300 miles. Clearing the code starts the process all over.
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 completely rotted, and the steering box had separated. The car was not driveable and could not be repaired. The vehicle will be available for inspection until April 15, 2023.
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
Keep wobble almost caused head on collision afraid to drive vehicle over 55 mph
Safety Rating for the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18-042-14 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Generic Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Procedure This bulletin involves programming a generic PCM with software.
25-005-13 — ENGINE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
2302605 — VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
HARD TOP REAR WIPER BLADE CONTACTS CGMSL HOUSING. *EH
05 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE OIL PUMP DRIVE GEAR ON ABOUT 16,000 OF THE ABOVE VEHICLE MAY WEAR OUT PREMATURELY AND CAUSE ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. *SC
2100605 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
UPON UPSHIFTING THE 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION INTO REVERSE, THE CUSTOMER MAY NOTICE THAT REVERSE GEAR MAY NOT REMAIN ENGAGED. *TT
0300105 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
OFF ROADING 4WD LOW RANGE AXLE LOCKERS MAY UNLOCK WHEN IGNITION KEY IS CYCLED. *EH
1803504 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0339: FLASH. *TT THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-035-04, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2004. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 JEEP WRANGLER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP WRANGLER
- 2000 JEEP WRANGLER — 310 complaints
- 2001 JEEP WRANGLER — 235 complaints
- 2002 JEEP WRANGLER — 139 complaints
- 2003 JEEP WRANGLER — 129 complaints
- 2004 JEEP WRANGLER — 281 complaints
- 2005 JEEP WRANGLER (current)
- 2006 JEEP WRANGLER — 852 complaints
- 2007 JEEP WRANGLER — 790 complaints
- 2008 JEEP WRANGLER — 1,251 complaints
- 2009 JEEP WRANGLER — 492 complaints
- 2010 JEEP WRANGLER — 893 complaints
Other JEEP Models
- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 39,293 total complaints
- JEEP CHEROKEE — 20,448 total complaints
- JEEP LIBERTY — 11,694 total complaints
- JEEP COMPASS — 5,865 total complaints
- JEEP PATRIOT — 4,351 total complaints
- JEEP COMMANDER — 3,920 total complaints
- JEEP RENEGADE — 3,408 total complaints
- JEEP WRANGLER 4-DR 4X4 — 1,812 total complaints