IllustrationEVERY TIME I PUMP GAS IT OVERFLOWS. THE FLAPPER IN THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK ISN'T WORKING CORRECTLY. THIS IS APPARENTLY AN ISSUE FOR THE MAJORITY OF 05 AND 06 MODELS. CHRYSLER DECIDED TO FIX THE 07-08 MODELS AND DO NOTHING FOR THE 05-06. *TR
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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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
1010–25K
16425–50K
15650–75K
6775–100K
33100–150K
12150K+
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/propulsion System complaints
99 reportsWHEN FILLING WITH GAS . GAS SHOT OUT SOAKING MY CLOTHES HANDS AND FACE . LUCKILY HAD SOMEONE ASSIST ME TO RESTROOM TO CLEAR EYES AND WASH FACE .. THIS IS SO SCARY MY GRAND SON WAS RIGHT THERE COULD HAVE BEEN BAD .PLEASE HELP THIS NEEDS FIXED. RECALL PLEASE HELP! *TR
FUEL FILLER OVERFLOWS WHEN FUELING TANK, EVERY TIME. *TR
FUEL SPILLS OUT OF FILLER HOSE ALMOST EVERY TIME I FILL UP FUEL. THE GAS SPILLS OUT ALL OVER THE GROUND AT THE GAS STATION. I COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLLER HQ AND THEY SAID, ITS BEEN NOTED AND MY VEHICLE DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR THE RECALLS THAT THEY HAVE ON THE LATER MODEL JEEP WRANGLERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM.
EACH AND EVERY TIME I FILL THE VEHICLE UP WITH GASOLINE, THE FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE GAS TANK ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. IT HAS RUINED MY FENDER FLARE NOT TO MENTION THE GASOLINE ON THE GROUND AS A RESULT OF THE FAULTY GAS TANK. THIS HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME I FILL UP THE VEHICLE (REGARDLESS OF THE GAS STATION). THE ONLY WAY TO STOP …
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EACH AND EVERY TIME I FILL THE VEHICLE UP WITH GASOLINE, THE FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE GAS TANK ALL OVER THE VEHICLE. IT HAS RUINED MY FENDER FLARE NOT TO MENTION THE GASOLINE ON THE GROUND AS A RESULT OF THE FAULTY GAS TANK. THIS HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME I FILL UP THE VEHICLE (REGARDLESS OF THE GAS STATION). THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THIS IS TO HANDLE IT IS IN A MANUAL PROCESS (NOT USING THE PUMP HANDLE SWITCH TO KEEP PUMP ON), HOWEVER THAT STILL DOES NOT STOP THE FUEL FROM FILLING OUT THE TANK. THIS HAS RUINED SOME OF MY CLOTHES AND AS MENTIONED, IS CREATING PLENTY OF POLLUTION EVERY SPILL. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH WRANGLERS AS IT IS COMMONLY REPORTED IN ONLINE FORUMS. I AM ASKING FOR CHRYSLER'S ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THIS ISSUE ADDRESSED AND THE FUEL TANK REPLACED. *TR
EACH TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK WITH FUEL, THE FUEL OVERFLOWS OUT OF THE TANK. AS I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ONLY AFTER LEARNING FROM MANY OTHER JEEP OWNERS THEY ALSO EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE. IT SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS FOR THIS AMOUNT OF FUEL TO BE SPILLED (AND SPEWED) FROM THE GAS TANK, TH…
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EACH TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK WITH FUEL, THE FUEL OVERFLOWS OUT OF THE TANK. AS I AM NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT ONLY AFTER LEARNING FROM MANY OTHER JEEP OWNERS THEY ALSO EXPERIENCE THIS ISSUE. IT SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS FOR THIS AMOUNT OF FUEL TO BE SPILLED (AND SPEWED) FROM THE GAS TANK, THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT IT IS TO MONITOR THE GALLONS GOING IN AND STOP IT MANUALLY WHICH, UNFORTUNATELY, IS NOT ALWAYS A SUCCESSFUL APPROACH. THANKS! *TR
WHEN REFILLING GAS THE AUTO SHUTOFF DOESN'T WORK CORRECTLY AND FUEL SPILLS OUT ONTO VEHICLE AND GROUND AS IT DOESN'T SHUT OFF SOON ENOUGH. GAS CAN SPLASH ON PERSON HOLDING NOZZLE OR NEAR VEHICLE. FIRE AND POLLUTION RISK. *TR
WHEN REFUELING MY JEEP, FUEL WAS EXPELLED FROM THE FILER NECK AT THE SAME TIME THE FUEL PUMP CUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY. I WAS COVERED IN GASOLINE THIS TIME AFTER THE FUEL WAS EXPELLED FROM THE TANK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON EVERY REFILL STARTING ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO BUT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE BEEN DOUSED WITH FUEL. THE JEEP DEALER INDIC…
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WHEN REFUELING MY JEEP, FUEL WAS EXPELLED FROM THE FILER NECK AT THE SAME TIME THE FUEL PUMP CUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY. I WAS COVERED IN GASOLINE THIS TIME AFTER THE FUEL WAS EXPELLED FROM THE TANK. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON EVERY REFILL STARTING ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO BUT THE FIRST TIME I HAVE BEEN DOUSED WITH FUEL. THE JEEP DEALER INDICATED THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN INITIATED ON HUNDREDS OF WRANGLERS BUT NOT THE 2005 JEEP WRANGLERS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS IS AN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND THE CONSUMER NEEDS YOUR HELP!! MANY ONLINE ARTICLES FROM ORGANIZATIONS LIKE EDMUNDS AND CONSUMER REPORTS HAS INDICATED THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND THE PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION AND CHRYSLER NEEDS TO RECALL THE VEHICLES. *TR
EVERY TIME I GO TO FILL UP MY GAS TANK- ONCE THE FUEL PUMP REACHES THE FULL AMOUNT THE FUEL STARTS COMING OUT OF THE TANK SPILLING ALL OVER THE SIDE OF MY WRANGLER AND SOMETIMES ON MY SHOES. EVEN WHEN I SLOW PUMP THE GAS INTO THE TANK, ONCE IT REACHES A CERTAIN POINT (WHICH I CAN NEVER TELL BECAUSE MOST VEHICLES MAKE THE GAS PUM…
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EVERY TIME I GO TO FILL UP MY GAS TANK- ONCE THE FUEL PUMP REACHES THE FULL AMOUNT THE FUEL STARTS COMING OUT OF THE TANK SPILLING ALL OVER THE SIDE OF MY WRANGLER AND SOMETIMES ON MY SHOES. EVEN WHEN I SLOW PUMP THE GAS INTO THE TANK, ONCE IT REACHES A CERTAIN POINT (WHICH I CAN NEVER TELL BECAUSE MOST VEHICLES MAKE THE GAS PUMP CLICK OFF ONCE FULL) IT ALMOST ALWAYS AUTOMATICALLY PURGES ITSELF. *TR
I WAS FILLING UP MY GAS TANK. WHEN TANK WAS FULL, GAS SPILLED OUT OF FILLER ALL OVER MY VEHICLE AND GROUND BEFORE IT WOULD STOP. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH, THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR WRANGLER. *TR
Official recalls
105V460000 · 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
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.