MYRModel Year Report

2005 Jeep Wrangler

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Wrangler Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 79 complaints 1990 1991: 76 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 108 complaints 1994: 151 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2005 2006: 730 complaints 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 872 complaints 2008 2009: 368 complaints 2010: 684 complaints 2011: 481 complaints 2012: 829 complaints 2013: 646 complaints 2014: 647 complaints 2014 2015: 453 complaints 2016: 451 complaints 2017: 304 complaints 2018: 1789 complaints 2019: 721 complaints 2020: 592 complaints 2020 2021: 884 complaints 2022: 369 complaints 2023: 330 complaints 2024: 638 complaints 2025: 56 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2005: 649 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198738
198850
198962
199079
199176
199277
1993108
1994151
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008872
2009368
2010684
2011481
2012829
2013646
2014647
2015453
2016451
2017304
20181789
2019721
2020592
2021884
2022369
2023330
2024638
202556
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 52%

52% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 337 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL PUMP NEVER SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE NOW FOR A LONG TIME. THE FUEL SYSTEM ALLOWS THE PUMP TO CONTINUE RUNNING AFTER THE TANK IS FULL. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT GAS STATION I GO TO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120317

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 99 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210615

WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DOES NOT ENGAGE FROM THE VEHICLE ITSELF PROPERLY, CAUSING FUEL TO CONTINUE TO FLOW AND OUT AND ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT ALSO SPRAYS OUT AND ON THE OPERATOR FUELING THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120603

STEERING 9%

9% of complaints: steering — 57 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 40 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
POWER TRAIN 4%

4% of complaints: power train — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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2005-2006 JEEP WRANGLERS ARE INCURRING AN APPARENT LARGE NUMBER OF PCM/ECU FAILURES (AS EVIDENCED IN MANY ONLINE FORUMS AND A HIGH BACKLOG OF PCM ORDERS WHICH JEEP/CHRYSLER IS UNABLE TO FILL OR PROVIDE AN ETA FOR).

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2005 — complaint volume: 649
R 20051128 — power train

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 SH

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 DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060320 — service brakes, hydraulic

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 BRAN

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 1-800-32

Campaign 06E022000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (337 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (99 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (57 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E022000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Jeep Wrangler is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jeep Wrangler?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 52% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Jeep Wrangler have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.