Complaints
756
Crashes
12
Fires
10
Injuries
19
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1337 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:49,992 mi
Fires:1
#299 complaints
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:75,595 mi
#357 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:49,756 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 337 | — | 1 | 49,992 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 99 | — | — | 75,595 mi | |
| STEERING | 57 | 1 | — | 49,756 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 40 | 1 | — | 57,361 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 25 | — | 2 | 73,448 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | — | — | 90,785 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | — | 5 | 74,862 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | — | — | 80,595 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | — | 42,697 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 10 | — | — | 18,763 mi | |
| WHEELS | 9 | 1 | — | 58,454 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 8 | — | — | 40,492 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 8 | 2 | — | 41,923 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 7 | — | — | 32,526 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 1,072 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 | — | — | 16,341 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 6 | 2 | — | 19,362 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 74,717 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 27,650 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | 1 | 256,169 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 1 | — | 140,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 | — | — | 35,833 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 9,650 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 76,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 3 | — | — | 25,737 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | 1 | 28,950 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 8 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 30,000 mi |
Other Jeep Wrangler Years
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