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2005 Jeep Wrangler problems

NHTSA lists 650 complaints for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 10 of them mention a crash and 9 mention a fire. 10 complaints mention an injury, with 15 injuries and 2 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-09.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP WRANGLER.

At a glance

Complaints
650
With crash
10
With fire
9
With injury (complaints)
10
Injuries
15
Deaths
2
Recalls
1
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
256,409
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
51

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE34653.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9915.2%
STEERING588.9%
SUSPENSION517.8%
POWER TRAIN416.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING223.4%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM203.1%
ENGINE192.9%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER111.7%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC101.5%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESTORAGE13
SUSPENSIONFRONT11
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFOUNDATION COMPONENTS8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGENGINE7
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7
POWER TRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION7
STRUCTUREBODY7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGEXHAUST SYSTEM5
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWIRING3
STRUCTUREFRAME AND MEMBERS3

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

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1 recalls.

05V460000

Date: 2005-10-06. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

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.

Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

51 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
POWER TRAIN12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11
EQUIPMENT9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
STRUCTURE7
ENGINE4
WHEELS3
STEERING2

11010205

Date: 2024-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Plate - Planetary

10221097

Date: 2021-04-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

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

10220840

Date: 2021-03-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

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

10221686

Date: 2020-07-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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.

10229256

Date: 2020-07-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

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.

10223525

Date: 2020-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0407 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit Low, or P0408 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit High Set

10175743

Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

10175735

Date: 2020-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

10175510

Date: 2020-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

DIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top and Targa Top Panel Replacements - All Dealers (Rev. A)

10220101

Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
WRANGLER650

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