2005 Jeep Wrangler Jeep Wrangler 2005

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2005 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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2005 Jeep Wrangler transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (27%)

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2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV, ext.

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

56200 mi

US $50
Mild vibration under load at 30 mph. Replaced rear driveshaft ujoints with Spicer brand sealed joints similar to OEM. Problem solved. 

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2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV, ext.

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

1500 mi Nut holding transmission skid plate spinning in frame. Remove skid plate bolt and weld repair nut insert in frame. 
81000 mi

US $345
My Jeep started leaking auto transmission and making a mess in my driveway. Diagnosis found that the oil pan had pin holes caused by corrosion. Also corrosion caused the bolts for the skid plate either snapped off or stripped causing further repairs. Transmission was also serviced with fresh oil and filter. 
86000 mi Output Oil seal leaking at back of transfer case.  
85000 mi

US $100
Replaced front u-joints, and front differential seal. 

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2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

77000 mi

US $150
Rear axle seal leaking 
74000 mi

US $655
Whining noise coming from transmission when clutch pedal engaged. Throw-Out Bearing replaced 
76000 mi

US $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. 
78000 mi

US $443
Rear drive shaft U-Joints needed to be replaced Rear differential cover was rusted out and leaking. Needed to be replaced 
102200 mi

US $35
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. 
113000 mi

US $12
Driver side front axle joint (u joint) had to be replaced. 

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2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV

190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

68000 mi

US $100
Rear bearing seal. 
69000 mi

US $800
Had strange sound/ vibration at freeway speed. Mechanic said it was U joint. Replaced U-Joint. 
38500 mi

US $425
Drivers side front axle U joint was squeaking. Upon inspection the U joint had quite a bit of play, back and forth, in it. Replaced both the drivers and passengers side. Noise is gone. 
40000 mi

US $105
The cardon joint had to be disassembled and wearable parts replaced to address "angry sparrows" or rotational squeaking of the joint. 
101000 mi

US $100
Replaced front u-joint 

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