2005 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel system is the leading concern among 650 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 11th highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 10 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 15 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Service brakes, hydraulicMar 13, 2006
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 BRAND NAMES OF NAPA, RAYBESTOS, AIMCO, AC DELCO, CARQUEST, BENDIX, AND WAGNER. ONLY PRODUCTS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 27, 2005 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2006 (DATE CODES 0529 THROUGH 0602) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL. WHEN SUBJECT TO VERY COLD TEMPERATURES, AN INTERNAL SEAL IN THE MASTER CYLINDER COULD LOSE FLEXIBILITY AND MAY CAUSE BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK.
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID CAN LEAD TO A DECREASE IN BRAKE LINE PRESSURE AND AN INCREASE IN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 1-800-323-0354.
Campaign 06E022000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionOct 6, 2005
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 SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 05V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: gasoline
346 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 10, 2012
AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE GAS PUMP STOPS BUT THE GAS COMES GUSHING OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED EVERY TIME I HAVE FILLED UP MY JEEP SINCE THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED IN JAN 2011. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 10, 2012
THE FUEL ALWAYS SPEWS OUT OF THE TANK WHEN ALLOWING THE AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP. IT HAPPENS WITH EVERY GAS STATION I USE. I WOULD ESTIMATE ABOUT 1 TO 2 CUPS OF FUEL SPILL OUT AND ONTO THE GROUND EACH TIME I FILL UP. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT INVOLVES A FAULTY VALVE IN THE WRANGLER GAS TANK. JEEP NEEDS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THIS ISSUE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 9, 2012
WHEN REFUELING A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY (ESTIMATED AT 8 OUNCES OR MORE) OF GASOLINE IS "SPIT BACK" OR DISCHARGED FROM THE FUEL FILLER OPENING AS THE TANK REACHES FULL. THIS DISCHARGE PRODUCES A PUDDLE OF GASOLINE AT LEAST 24" IN DIAMETER AND LEAVES THE EXTERIOR AND UNDERSIDE OF THE FENDER DRIPPING WITH GASOLINE AND DEPENDING ON THE FILLER HOSE CONFIGURATION MAY SOAK THE CLOTHING OF THE PERSON OPERATING THE PUMP. THIS EVENT OCCURS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE IS REFUELED UNLESS CARE IS TAKEN TO STOP ADDING FUEL BEFORE THE TANK REACHES FULL CAPACITY. CLEARLY THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS, ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS AND POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION!! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 29, 2011
WHEN I TRY TO FILL MY TANK USING THE AUTOFILL OPTION ON THE FUEL PUMP HANDLE, THE FUEL DOESN'T SHUT OFF WHEN THE TANK IS FULL AND WILL COME SPLASHING OUT IN FORCE. MY SOLUTION THUS FAR IS TO BE AWARE OF THE GALLON AMOUNT AS I FUEL THE VEHICLE, THEN WHEN IT GETS FAIRLY CLOSE, I TRY TO TRICKLE THE FUEL IN SO AS NOT TO SPLASH TOO MUCH FUEL OUT ON TO THE GROUND OR MY PANTS AND SHOES. *KB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 28, 2011
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK WITH GAS, THE GAS PUMP DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN THE TANK IS FULL. THIS CAUSES OVERFLOW OF GAS FROM THE TANK. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH JEEP WRANGLERS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 27, 2011
FUEL SPILLS WHEN GAS TANK IS FULL EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE JEEP. MY FATHER HAS THIS SAME PROBLEM ALSO. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 23, 2011
WHEN FILING GAS TANK, GAS DOES NOT SHUT OFF BEFORE OVERFILLING AND CAUSING A SPILLAGE ON GROUND AT GAS PUMPS. ALWAYS RUNS OUT AND IS DAMAGING PAINT AROUND FILLER HOLE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 22, 2011
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE SHUTOFF VALVE TO PREVENT FUEL OVERFLOW DOES NOT APPEAR TO WORK PROPERLY AND THE RESULT IS THAT FUEL OVERFLOWS FROM THE FILLER NECK AND RUNS ALL OVER THE VEHICLE AND GROUND. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT'S FILLED UP REGARDLESS OF HOW QUICKLY OR SLOWLY I REGULATE THE FLOW OF FUEL INTO THE TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 22, 2011
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK THE PUMP WILL STOP PUMPING GAS BUT THE FUEL WILL SPLASH OUT OF THE FILL PORT ON MY JEEP. THERE ARE MANY YOUTUBE VIDS SHOWING THIS PROBLEM. GAS IS EXPENSIVE SO I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 21, 2011
WHENEVER THE VEHICLE IS FILLED COMPLETELY WITH GAS THE GAS PUMP WILL QUIT PUMPING FUEL BUT 1/2 - 1 CUP OF FUEL SPILLS OUT EVERY TIME AFTER THE FUEL PUMP SHUTS OFF. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 20, 2011
WHEN I WAS AT A GAS STATION THAT DIDN'T HAVE A FUEL VAPOR RECOVERY SYSTEM ON THE FUEL PUMP HANDLE, FUEL WOULD SPIT BACK OUT WHEN THE FUEL TANK GOT FULL, GETTING FUEL ON THE PUMP HANDLE AND DOWN THE SIDE OF THE JEEP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 20, 2011
EVERY TIME I FILL MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER, THE FULL HOSE WILL NOT SHUT OFF AND GAS SHOOTS OUT ALL OVER THE FENDER AND THE GROUND. THIS HAPPENS AT ALL GAS STATIONS AND IT DOESN'T MATTER WHETHER I USE THE AUTO SHUT OFF OR HOLD THE NOZZLE, THE GAS STILL SHOOTS OUT CREATING A SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 19, 2011
WHEN FILLING THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE IT WILL NOT STOP THE PUMP AND BEGIN TO OVERFLOW. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 18, 2011
FUELING STOPPER ASSEMBLY DOES NOT TRIGGER GAS STATION PUMP NOZZLE TO STOP DISPENSING FUEL ON TIME. THE RESULT IS SPILLED FUEL EVERY TIME DUE TO FUEL OVER FLOW FROM FUEL TANK WHEN EVER A FUEL FILL UP IS ATTEMPTED. THIS HAPPENS 100% OF THE TIME. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 15, 2011
INCIDENT MILEAGE ON MY REPORT IS DUE TO BUYING THE VEHICLE USED, BUT HAS MOST LIKELY OCCURRED SINCE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. DUE TO AN BAD CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK, OVERFILLING OCCURS AT ALMOST EVERY FILL-UP, CREATING BOTH ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS AND POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 13, 2011
WHEN TRYING TO PUT GAS INTO TANK THE GAS OVERFLOWS OUT THE FILL TUBE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 11, 2011
EVERY TIME YOU FILL THE FUEL TANK, FUEL SPILL'S OUT ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ON THE GROUND CAUSING A VERY DANGEROUS FIRE PROBABILITY. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 9, 2011
WHEN FILLING UP GAS TANK, GAS WILL SPILL OUT FOR FILL SPOUT BEFORE THE GAS NOSSEL SHUTS OFF. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 9, 2011
GAS SPILLS OUT WHENEVER I FUEL-UP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 3, 2011
FUEL OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS ALL OVER THE EXTERIOR, GROUND AND SOMETIMES MY SHOES EVERY TIME I FILL MY GAS TANK. I KNOW THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON ISSUE, AND AM HOPING FOR A RECALL. THANKS!!! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 1, 2011
WHEN I FILL MY 05 WRANGLER IT OVERFLOWS BEFORE PUMP SHUTS OFF,THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME I FILL UP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 1, 2011
GAS TANK SPILLS EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP. SQUIRTS OUT AND ONTO MY CLOTHES, GROUND, PAINT JOB AND FENDER. ME AND MANY OTHERS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM. RECALL!!!! *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 28, 2011
GAS OVER FLOWS AND SOAKED MY PANTS. *KB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 26, 2011
I BOUGHT MY 05 JEEP LJ WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH 20,600 MILES AND THE 1ST TIME I FILLED IT AT 20,800 AND EVERY SINGLE TIME IT WHETHER I HAVE THE HANDLE SET TO AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF OR HAND PUMP IT SLOW OR FAST DOESN'T MATTER WHAT GAS STATION IT SPEWS GAS ALL OVER BEFORE STOPPING TODAY AT 31K MILES I'VE HAD IT SLEW SO BAD I GOT SOAKED FROM THE WAIST DOWN HAVING MY LEGS FEEL A BURNING SENSATION ALONG WITH MY FEET DUE TO BEING SOAKED IN GAS!!!!!!!!!! I WANT A RECALL I LOOKED ONLINE MOST WRANGLER OWNERS COMPLAIN OF THIS ISSUE THIS ISN'T A SOLE COMPLAINT AS FAR AS IM AWARE WHY HASN'T IT BEEN RECALLED?? *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 23, 2011
EVERYTIME I FILL UP MY VEHICLE THE NOZZLE DOESN'T KICK OFF, GAS POURS OUT THE FILLER NECK, GAS IS EXPENSIVE THESE DAYS TO JUST POUR IT ON THE GROUND AND BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, I TRY TO NOT LET IT HAPPEN BUT STILL IT DOES, I FEEL THAT JEEP SHOULD BRING OUT A RECALL ON THIS. I CANT FILL MY VEHICLE UP ALL THE WAY AS I LIKE TO BE ABLE TO. THE FENDER FLARE IS DISCOLORED BECAUSE OF THE GAS SPILLING OUT ON TO IT AND THEN I HAVE TO GO AND GET THE GAS OFF MY HANDS AND SHOES WHEN I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO. I KNOW THERE ARE MORE PROBLEMS OTHER THAN MINE AS YOU CAN GO TO HTTP://WWW.JEEPFORUM.COM/FORUM/F176/HAVE-FUEL-SPILL-PROBLEMS-LIKE-MANY-US-SUBMIT-COMPLAINT-FORCE-RECALL-974337/ AND SEE MANY ON THERE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM ASWELL AND HAVE VIDEOS OF THIS HAPPENING. IM JUST AFRAID THAT STATIC ELECTRICITY MY SPARK ON IT AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENS AND CAUSES A BIG MESS. PLEASE HELP ME AND OTHERS MAKE JEEP SEND OUT A RECALL ON THIS. MY VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY STOCK NO MODIFICATIONS HAS BEEN DONE TO IT TO ALTER THE WAY GAS GOES INTO THE TANK. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR