IllustrationI AM AN OWNER OF A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER, AND MY TANK OVERFLOWS EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE JEEP. EVEN THOUGH THE FUEL PUMP CLICKS OFF WHEN FULL, FUEL WILL SPLASH OUT OF THE FILL NOZZLE AND ONTO THE GROUND. IT ALSO LEAKS ON THE VEHICLE. *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 System, Gasoline complaints
346 reportsI AM EXPERIENCING A CONTINUING, DANGEROUS AND WORSENING SPRAYING OF GASOLINE WHEN I FILL THE TANK OF MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED. I HAVE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES ON IT. I JUST LEARNED THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS WELL KNOWN WITHIN THE JEEP COMMUNITY. *…
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I AM EXPERIENCING A CONTINUING, DANGEROUS AND WORSENING SPRAYING OF GASOLINE WHEN I FILL THE TANK OF MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED. I HAVE VIDEO EVIDENCE OF THIS PROBLEM, AND HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 40,000 MILES ON IT. I JUST LEARNED THIS SAFETY ISSUE IS WELL KNOWN WITHIN THE JEEP COMMUNITY. *TR
JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 2005 FUEL SPLASH. WHEN FILLING TANK AND PUMP SHUTS OFF FUEL SPLASHES OUT. *TR
APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER BEGAN OVERFLOWING FROM THE FUEL INLET DURING REFUELING. IF I AM NOT CAREFUL DURING REFUELING FUEL WILL SPIT OUT FROM AROUND THE NOZZLE AND SPILL DOWN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN DOUSED WITH FUEL ON MY LEGS AND FEET. THE FUEL TANK AUTOMATIC CUT OFF DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE FUNCTIONING …
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APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AGO MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER BEGAN OVERFLOWING FROM THE FUEL INLET DURING REFUELING. IF I AM NOT CAREFUL DURING REFUELING FUEL WILL SPIT OUT FROM AROUND THE NOZZLE AND SPILL DOWN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE BEEN DOUSED WITH FUEL ON MY LEGS AND FEET. THE FUEL TANK AUTOMATIC CUT OFF DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. *TR
I PURCHASED A USED 2005 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 17,000 MILES. WHEN I FILLED THE TANK, GAS WOULD GUSH OUT OF THE FILLER AND SPLASH ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY (NEW FUEL TANK), WHICH DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOW, AT JUST OVER 51,000 MILES, THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. EVERY TIME I FILL T…
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I PURCHASED A USED 2005 JEEP WRANGLER WITH 17,000 MILES. WHEN I FILLED THE TANK, GAS WOULD GUSH OUT OF THE FILLER AND SPLASH ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY (NEW FUEL TANK), WHICH DID CORRECT THE PROBLEM. NOW, AT JUST OVER 51,000 MILES, THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. EVERY TIME I FILL THE VEHICLE, THIS DANGEROUS FUEL SPILL OCCURS. I LIVE IN A VERY DRY (LOW HUMIDITY) CLIMATE, AND IT IS VERY COMMON TO GET STATIC DISCHARGE WHEN TOUCHING ANY CONDUCTIVE SURFACE. I AM FEARFUL THAT I AM GOING TO EXPERIENCE A VEHICLE FIRE IF THIS SITUATION CONTINUES. I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS PROBLEM HAS NOT CAUSED A RECALL TO CORRECT THE DEFECT. *TR
FUEL OVERFLOWING FROM FILL UPS
WHEN FILLING MY FUEL TANK, GAS COMES OUT/BACKS UP AND SPILLS DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE OR SPLASHES TO THE GROUND. I WANT TO BE CLEAR THAT I AM NOT TOPPING OFF. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP REGARDLESS OF THE STATION.
MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED HAS AN OVERFILLING PROBLEM EVERY SINGLE TIME I FILL UP AT THE GAS STATION. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I USE THE LOWEST SETTING ON THE GAS PUMP OR IF I MANUALLY USE AS LITTLE PRESSURE AS POSSIBLE, IT OVERFILLS EVERY SINGLE TIME AND GAS POURS OUT OF THE FILL SPOUT RUNNING DOWN THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, ON…
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MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED HAS AN OVERFILLING PROBLEM EVERY SINGLE TIME I FILL UP AT THE GAS STATION. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I USE THE LOWEST SETTING ON THE GAS PUMP OR IF I MANUALLY USE AS LITTLE PRESSURE AS POSSIBLE, IT OVERFILLS EVERY SINGLE TIME AND GAS POURS OUT OF THE FILL SPOUT RUNNING DOWN THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE, ON MY HAND, ON MY CLOTHES AND ON THE GROUND. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS PROBLEM AND AFFECTS THE 2003-2006 JEEP WRANGLER SERIES. *TR
FUEL OVERFLOW ON 2005 JEEP WRANGLER. I HAVE DONE LOTS OF RESEARCH ON THIS AND IT SEEMS THAT THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO REPLACE THE GAS TANK. IT HAS HAPPENED TO MANY PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR MODEL JEEPS. *TR
WHEN FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, WHEN THE PUMP CUTS OFF GASOLINE SPURTS OUT ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND AND SOMETIMES OVER THE PERSON FILLING THE TANK. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE NOZZLE IS BEING HELD AND SQUEEZED BY THE PERSON FILLING OR IS LOCKED IN POSITION FOR HANDSFREE FILLING. IT HAS HAPPENED CO…
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WHEN FILLING UP THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, WHEN THE PUMP CUTS OFF GASOLINE SPURTS OUT ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND AND SOMETIMES OVER THE PERSON FILLING THE TANK. THIS HAPPENS WHETHER THE NOZZLE IS BEING HELD AND SQUEEZED BY THE PERSON FILLING OR IS LOCKED IN POSITION FOR HANDSFREE FILLING. IT HAS HAPPENED CONSISTENTLY WITH FILLUPS FOR THE PAST 4-5 MONTHS NO MATTER WHICH GAS STATION IS USED.
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.