| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 71 repairs.
2005 Jeep Wrangler engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV, ext.
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 63100 mi US $20 |
Squeaking. Replaced drive belt and idler pulley. |
2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV, ext.
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 85000 mi US $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! |
| 128300 mi | hanger broke |
| 86000 mi | Also while vehicle was there, exhaust system |
| 63000 mi | Fuel pump |
| 69000 mi US $100 |
Replace rear main seal under powertrain warranty. |
| 11198 mi | warranty repair - Squealing sound from engine - Distributor shaft squealing - replace cam sensor drive housing |
| 23200 mi US $109 |
Replaced defective oil pump drive assembly, also known as camshaft synchronizer. |
2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 26000 mi | Engine was revving up to 2000 RPM when the AC turns on. Reprogramed ATI. |
| 117200 mi US $500 |
Coolant pump was leaking. Replaced. Radiator Replaced, as was damaged by shop. |
| 132000 mi US $400 |
Seized fan clutch. I replaced the fan and shroud with an electric fan. |
| 69000 mi US $500 |
Oil Pump Drive Gear worn. Whole assembly replaced |
| 96800 mi US $25 |
Check Engine Light (Code P0431) showing. Replaced Upstream O2 Sensor for Bank 2 of cylinders and reset Check Engine Light. Has not come back on in >70 miles. Update: back on. |
| 91000 mi US $800 |
Check engine light P0431. Found to be bad catalytic converters. Was able to get discounted parts through friend/family discount (paid $390 for part rather than $825) Additional $200 for install. |
| 94300 mi US $150 |
Jeep overheated. Found radiator was leaking. Replaced w/ new radiator from Advanced Auto w/ lifetime warranty |
| 92000 mi | 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. |
| 108000 mi | ODB not ready, will not pass emissions. Jeep recently extended the warranty on the ODB to lifetime and covered this repair. 2 days in the shop, service advisor told me that they added some heat shrink. Still broken. Next step; new dealer. |
| 113000 mi | Heater core has a leak. Repair not yet attempted, dealer quoted $1,200 |
| 120000 mi US $1056 |
Replace heater core, upper and lower radiator hoses |
| 66000 mi US $300 |
Camshaft timing sensor bearings went out and I had to replace the camshaft sensor |
2005 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 69000 mi US $800 |
More Oil Leaks- More Seals replaced |
| 70000 mi US $350 |
Ignition switch and ignition actuator pin in the steering column. |
| 58000 mi US $100 |
Head Cover (Valve Cover) gasket, along with PCV and CCV Elbows and grommets |
| 98000 mi US $75 |
Oil pan seal leak |
| 73600 mi US $200 |
replaced leaking radiator |
| 127000 mi US $349 |
replace oil pan and exhaust manifold studs |
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