2005 Jeep Wrangler Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of all 650 complaints for this model year. That is #18 highest transmission complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 58,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 41
- 6% of 650
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 58,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 25, 2005, latest Aug 27, 2022.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
- NHTSA 05V460000Oct 6, 2005Transmission & Powertrain256,409 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
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.
Risk: 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Wrangler model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Jeep Wrangler have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 41 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 58,000 miles.
- Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2012 Jeep Wrangler has the most transmission complaints (282), compared with 41 for the 2005.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler concerns the transmission: 05V460000.