2005 Jeep Wrangler Problems and Repair Histories
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2005 Jeep Wranglers for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2005 Jeep Wrangler problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2005 Jeep Wrangler problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2005 Jeep Wrangler problems and repair histories that follow it.
Jeep Wrangler Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2005 | Jeep Wrangler | 14 Wranglers, 7.4 months of data per Wrangler, average 57900 miles Small sample size. Join or 14 Wranglers, 7.4 months of data per Wrangler, average 57900 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV, ext.
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | Air position selector stopped working. Researched online forums. Vacuum line had slid off nipple. replaced vacuum line, added zip tie. | |
| Jan | 2011 | 37700 | 275 | Worn right rear brake pads. Caliper sticking. |
| Mar | 2013 | 49000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV, ext.
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2006 | 0 | Nut holding transmission skid plate spinning in frame. Remove skid plate bolt and weld repair nut insert in frame. | |
| Jul | 2007 | 0 | warranty repair - Squealing sound from engine - Distributor shaft squealing - replace cam sensor drive housing | |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 27565 | 27,275 miles, new hvac fan under warranty 28,603 miles, new multifunction switch under warranty 38,142 miles, new rear brakes, pads, $593 | |
| Mar | 2013 | 68000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 58000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 63000 | 0 | Fuel pump |
| Feb | 2012 | 69000 | 100 | Replace rear main seal under powertrain warranty. |
| Mar | 2012 | 71000 | 165 | Driver rear brake locked up and started smoking. Towed to dealer who could not find any evidence of problem. Brakes have been fine since. |
| Jun | 2012 | 74000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2007 | 0 | "death wobble"- front end shake at high speeds causing loss of control | |
| Oct | 2008 | 0 | "death wobble" again | |
| Aug | 2011 | 85000 | 15 | replace driver side headlight |
| Oct | 2011 | 85000 | 850 | catalytic converter was defective. I have a 7yr/100k warranty but dealer said only warranted to 80k miles and charged me $100 for diags. Went to independent shop and saved $300 on repair! |
| Jun | 2012 | 93000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Missouri, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2006 | 0 | Engine was revving up to 2000 RPM when the AC turns on. Reprogramed ATI. | |
| Dec | 2011 | 47000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 91000 | 0 | Dashboard vent has one fin that won't move with the rest. After disconnecting battery, CD player no longer functions (AM/FM does). Internet says it needs a code, dealer says it doesn't and reccommends replacing stereo ($525 parts). Stereo is rarely used, will try to live with it or go aftermarket. |
| Oct | 2012 | 93000 | 0 | Received a fault code for the gas tank evap system. Found the evap canister full of fuel, possibly due to over filling the tank. drained canister and disconnected battery to clear code. |
| Apr | 2013 | 102000 | 35 | 102,000 miles, time to replace the brakes. Rotors were still OK, put on new pads on both axles to the tune of $35. Performed the work myself While performing brake job, discovered bad u-joint on front axle. Part cost $10, didn't have a press to get the old joint out so I had a shop press out the old one and press in the new one for $40. |
| Jeep Wrangler in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 69000 | 500 | Oil Pump Drive Gear worn. Whole assembly replaced |
| Sep | 2012 | 74000 | 655 | Whining noise coming from transmission when clutch pedal engaged. Throw-Out Bearing replaced |
| Dec | 2012 | 76000 | 140 | Chirping noise coming from front driveshaft (do a search on Wrangler Angry Sparrows for more info). Found 1 U-Joint in need of replacement, however replaced all 3 plus ball joint while driveshaft was out. |
| Feb | 2013 | 78000 | 443 | Rear drive shaft U-Joints needed to be replaced Rear differential cover was rusted out and leaking. Needed to be replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Jeep Wrangler in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 65000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 66000 | 300 | Camshaft timing sensor bearings went out and I had to replace the camshaft sensor |
| Jeep Wrangler in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 80 | Right rear brake caliper froze, replaced with caliper from parts store, replaced brake fluid that was lost during repair. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Jeep Wrangler in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 25000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 27000 | 800 | Replaced front rotors and pads. Realigned front end. |
| May | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 80000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 101000 | 100 | Replaced front u-joint |
2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
147-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Jeep Wrangler in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 37000 | 125 | Glovebox pops open, broken latch. Cost $125 to replace latch. I decided not to repair it. It only pops open on the occasional bad bump- no more than 6 times a day in my area... |
| Aug | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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