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2005 Jeep Wrangler Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of all 650 complaints for this model year. That is #8 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 34,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
59
9% of 650
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
34,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 11, 2005, latest Aug 10, 2022.

2005 Jeep Wrangler suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter42005 Q32007 Q32009 Q22011 Q12012 Q22014 Q12016 Q32022 Q3
59 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q3 to 2022 Q3; peak 2008 Q2 (4).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200559 (9%)
  2. 200683 (11%)
  3. 2007104 (19%)
  4. 2008122 (14%)
  5. 200975 (20%)
  6. 201056 (8%)
  7. 201144 (9%)
  8. 201225 (3%)
  9. 201330 (5%)
  10. 201429 (4%)
  11. 201522 (5%)
  12. 201617 (4%)
  13. 201713 (4%)
  14. 2018364 (20%)
  15. 2019140 (19%)
  16. 202058 (10%)
  17. 2021190 (20%)
  18. 202259 (15%)
  19. 202340 (11%)
  20. 202425 (3%)
  21. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Jeep Wrangler have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 59 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 34,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the most suspension complaints (364), compared with 59 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.