2005 Jeep Wrangler problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (330) · Fuel/Propulsion System (95) · Suspension (31)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
531 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (51)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System 2020-06-01 · S2025000005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination. diagnostic trouble codes p0407 ? egr sensor b circuit low, or p0408 ? egr sensor b circuit high set
Showing the 6 most recent of 51 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-21 · Engine · 154,000 mi“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 different independent mechanics to be diagnosed, and…”
2023-10-05 · Engine“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 …”
2023-03-06 · Steering“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 …”
2022-08-27 · Power Train“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.…”
2022-08-10 · Suspension“keep wobble almost caused head on collision afraid to drive vehicle over 55 mph…”
2021-07-14 · Power Train“the dashboard will display odd behavior and all of a sudden the ignition will cut. total loss of power. this has happened in the past with children in the vehicle. very dangerous. resetting the key will reset but it is random.…”
2021-06-28 · Engine · 66,666 mi“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 the dealer but was not yet diagn…”
2021-06-28 · Engine“engine failed, speedometer, tach went to 0, all gauges went to 0, power steering failed after i declutched and then coasted to a full stop (power brakes failed but still had some brake input) safely on the shoulder of an off ramp. (this not the first time this has happened, however it was the first time pulling a full trailer, so i drive as if it c…”
2021-06-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“at every fuel fill up, gasoline splashes back out onto the vehicle, the person filling the vehicle and creates a very unsafe puddle of gasoline on the ground. there is never a time that it does not happen. i would be readily available to make my vehicle available for inspection of this concern. chrysler has issued recalls for this exact problem o…”
2021-06-04 · Engine“the camshaft sensor upper bushing does not get lubricated seizes up causes camshaft to wear out. in my jeep i replaced three of them on the inline 4.0 6cyl. i only have 66,660 miles on my jeep. june 4, 2021. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.