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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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15,000 miles · Aug 9, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER SPILLS GAS FROM THE FILL PIPE EVERYTIME IT IS FILLED UP. IM NOT TOPPING IT OFF. IT DOES THIS EVERYTIME FROM THE FIRST SHUTOFF. ITS NOT THE NOZZLE AS THIS HAPPENS AT ALL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. I FOUND ON JEEP FORUM THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL WRANGLERS. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN AS A FIRE …

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MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER SPILLS GAS FROM THE FILL PIPE EVERYTIME IT IS FILLED UP. IM NOT TOPPING IT OFF. IT DOES THIS EVERYTIME FROM THE FIRST SHUTOFF. ITS NOT THE NOZZLE AS THIS HAPPENS AT ALL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. I FOUND ON JEEP FORUM THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL WRANGLERS. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN AS A FIRE COULD HAPPEN OR SKIN IRRITATION CAN OCCUR AS SOMETIMES I GET SPLASHED WITH FUEL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10348365

43,000 miles · Aug 5, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

OVER FLOWING FUEL FILLER TUBE WHEN PUTTING IN GAS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10347446

53,000 miles · Jul 18, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

I BOUGHT MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON MARCH 1ST, 2010. I BOUGHT IT USED. EVERY TIME I HAVE FILLED THE TANK AT A GAS STATION, IT OVERFLOWS. THE ONLY FIX IS TO NOT FILL IT UP, BUT I LIVE IN NEW JERSEY, AND GAS STATION ATTENDANTS PUMP OUR GAS AND THEY DON'T KNOW HOW TO NOT DO IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10343881

78,725 miles · Jun 28, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

MY JEEP'S GAS FILLER OVERFLOWS EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK WITH GAS. NO MATTER WHAT GAS STATION I GO TO OR IF I FILL IT SLOWLY OR FAST. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10340522

68,450 miles · Jun 28, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

EVERY TIME I FILL MY JEEP UP WITH GAS IT OVER FLOWS. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT GAS STATION I GO TO, OR HOW SLOWLY I FILL THE TANK. GASOLINE SPILLS OUT ONTO THE GROUND EVERY SINGLE TIME. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10340521

36,000 miles · Jun 27, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

GAS TANK OVERFLOWS EVERYTIME I FILL MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED WITH FUEL. I HAVE NOT TAKEN ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION TO PREVENT THIS FROM HAPPENING. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10340326

72,080 miles · Jun 27, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

MY JEEP WRANGLER SPILLS GAS FROM THE FILL PIPE EVERYTIME IT IS FILLED UP. IM NOT TOPPING IT OFF. IT DOES THIS EVERYTIME FROM THE FIRST SHUTOFF. ITS NOT THE NOZZLE AS THIS HAPPENS AT ALL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. I FOUND ON JEEP FORUM THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL WRANGLERS. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN AS A FIRE COUL…

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MY JEEP WRANGLER SPILLS GAS FROM THE FILL PIPE EVERYTIME IT IS FILLED UP. IM NOT TOPPING IT OFF. IT DOES THIS EVERYTIME FROM THE FIRST SHUTOFF. ITS NOT THE NOZZLE AS THIS HAPPENS AT ALL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. I FOUND ON JEEP FORUM THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL WRANGLERS. THIS CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN AS A FIRE COULD HAPPEN OR SKIN IRRITATION CAN OCCUR AS SOMETIMES I GET SPLASHED WITH FUEL. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10340321

Mileage unknown · Jun 22, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

GASOLINE SPILLS OUT OF TANK AFTER EVERY FILL UP. GAS SPRAYS ON GROUND, CAR AND PEOPLE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10339449

55,000 miles · Jun 1, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

2005 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON UNLIMITED. NO EXCESSIVE WEAR OR TEAR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SPLASHING GAS EVERY TIME THE TANK IS TOPPED OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. THIS CAUSES ANYWHERE FROM A HALF PINT TO A QUART OF GAS TO SPRAY AND RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE JEEP. AS FAR AS I KNOW JEEP HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL TO FIX WHAT I SEE AS A SIGNIFICANT SA…

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2005 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON UNLIMITED. NO EXCESSIVE WEAR OR TEAR. VEHICLE HAS BEEN SPLASHING GAS EVERY TIME THE TANK IS TOPPED OFF FOR OVER A YEAR. THIS CAUSES ANYWHERE FROM A HALF PINT TO A QUART OF GAS TO SPRAY AND RUN DOWN THE SIDE OF THE JEEP. AS FAR AS I KNOW JEEP HAS NOT ISSUED A RECALL TO FIX WHAT I SEE AS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10334126

51,000 miles · May 28, 2010
Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE A 2005 JEEP WRANGLER ROCKY MOUNTAIN EDITION. EVERY TIME I FILL UP A THE GAS STATION GAS OVER FLOWS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF I BARELY SQUEEZE THE HANDLE, OR LEAVE IT ON THE AUTO FLOW NOTCHES. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10332626

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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