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2005 Jeep Wrangler

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

More warning signs than most Wrangler years

Owner complaints for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler are substantially higher than the model-year median of 265.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

533 reports with mileage · 117 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 346 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 99 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 58 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports9 fire reports10 injury reports

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints

346 reports
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24,000 miles · Apr 20, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

2005 JEEP WRANGLER FUEL SPILLING WHEN FUELED. AT AROUND 20,000 MILES EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE TANK GAS IS SPIT OUT. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN. I EVEN TRIED RUNNING THE NOZZLE AT THE SLOWEST SPEED POSSIBLE, AND IT WILL STILL SPIT SOME OUT. TALKING TO OTHER JEEP OWNERS WE HAVE DETERMINED TH…

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2005 JEEP WRANGLER FUEL SPILLING WHEN FUELED. AT AROUND 20,000 MILES EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE TANK GAS IS SPIT OUT. I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN. I EVEN TRIED RUNNING THE NOZZLE AT THE SLOWEST SPEED POSSIBLE, AND IT WILL STILL SPIT SOME OUT. TALKING TO OTHER JEEP OWNERS WE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE EFFECTING MOSTLY 2004 WRANGLERS AND NEWER. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE, IF NOT CAREFUL IT CAN COVER THE PERSON FUELING WITH GAS, AND OTHER PEOPLE IF THEY ARE CLOSE ENOUGH, AND IT WASTES PRECIOUS GAS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10326724

30,155 miles · Apr 18, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL OVERFLOW WHEN REFUELING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10326228

40,016 miles · Apr 15, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS, THE GAS PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF THE GAS FLOW FROM THE PUMP AND THEN THE GAS TANK WILL SPIT OUT GAS FROM THE VEHICLE'S TANK. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10325915

65,000 miles · Apr 13, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

JEEP WRANGLER FUEL TANK SPLASHES GASOLINE ONTO PAVEMENT AS FILL PUMP SHUTS OFF. IT HAPPENS AT ANY STATION, AND AT ANY FILL SPEED. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10325408

45,000 miles · Apr 12, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2005 JEEP WRANGLER ROCKY MOUNTAIN EDITION. EVERY FILL UP RESULTS IN AN OVERFLOW OF GAS BECAUSE THE NOZZLE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF UNTIL THE TANK OVERFLOWS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A FEW MONTHS AND WAS NEVER A PROBLEM BEFORE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10325190

Mileage unknown · Apr 12, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON OVERFLOWS FUEL EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE GAS TANK. FOR SOME REASON THE GAS PUMP WILL NEVER STOP FILLING THE TANK AUTOMATICALLY UNTIL A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL COMES SPILLING OUT OF THE FILL TUBE. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON JEEP FORUMS ONLINE, AND FEEL THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RECAL…

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MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON OVERFLOWS FUEL EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE GAS TANK. FOR SOME REASON THE GAS PUMP WILL NEVER STOP FILLING THE TANK AUTOMATICALLY UNTIL A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL COMES SPILLING OUT OF THE FILL TUBE. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ON JEEP FORUMS ONLINE, AND FEEL THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD BE RECALLING AFFECTED MODELS TO FIX THIS ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10325093

57,425 miles · Apr 11, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL TANK OF MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER OVERFLOWS EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10324950

40,000 miles · Apr 11, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

THE GAS TANK OVERFLOWS ON MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10324930

Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN FUELING MY VEHICLE, THE PUMP STOPS BUT GAS FLOWS OUT OF THE FILLER. I HAVE TO FILL THE TANK VERY SLOWLY TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I GET FUEL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10324781

175 miles · Apr 9, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

EVERY TIME WE FILL UP WITH GAS, IT OVERFLOWS OR SPRAYS OUT WHEN THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF. WE TOOK IT IN TO GET IT WARRANTIED, AND JEEP SAID IT WAS OUR FAULT FROM OFFROADING. HOW COULD THAT BE WHEN IT HAS DONE IT SINCE BRAND NEW? THEY INFORMED US IT WILL COST US ABOUT $1000.00 TO FIX, I THINK IT IS A DEFECT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10324779

Official recalls

1

05V460000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Oct 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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: 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.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.

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