IllustrationJEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED GAS OVERFLOW. *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 reportsTJ WRANGLER JEEP. WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK AT THE END OF THE FILLING IT SPILLS GAS OUT OF THE TANK ALL OVER THE PLACE. THE GAS WILL GUSH OUT AND GET ALL OVER THE JEEP AND THE PERSON FILLING THE TANK. *TR
A VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS FAULTY LEADING TO FUEL SPILLAGE AFTER THE GAS NOZZLE CLICKS OFF DUE TO PRESSURE BUILDUP. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR, AND COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND IT SEEMS JEEP DOES NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AS FUEL SPILLS ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND GROUND. T…
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A VALVE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK IS FAULTY LEADING TO FUEL SPILLAGE AFTER THE GAS NOZZLE CLICKS OFF DUE TO PRESSURE BUILDUP. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS CAR, AND COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE AND IT SEEMS JEEP DOES NOT WANT TO DO ANYTHING. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AS FUEL SPILLS ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND GROUND. THIS IS ALSO AN EMISSIONS ISSUE. *TR
EVERY TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK, IT OVERFLOWS AFTER THE NOZZLE CLICKS CLOSED. THE ONLY WAY I'VE FOUND TO PREVENT THIS IS TO 'GUESS' WHEN THE TANK IS ALMOST FULL, THEN PUT MY EAR TO THE OPENING AND LISTEN FOR FUEL COMING TO THE TOP. THAT'S DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE UNNECESSARY. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS. *TR
AT THE END OF FUELING FUEL SHOOTS FROM FILLER NECK AFTER FUEL PUMP SHUT OFF. *TR
MY FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS EVERY TIME I FILL UP, SPILLING GASOLINE ALL OVER MY JEEP, GAS CAP, AND GROUND. CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IF STANDING BY GAS TANK WHILE FILLING UP. WHAT IF A SMALL KID WALKS UP TO MY CAR WHEN IT SPILLS OUT? I SEE 86+ COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE! IT'S BEE…
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MY FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS EVERY TIME I FILL UP, SPILLING GASOLINE ALL OVER MY JEEP, GAS CAP, AND GROUND. CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IF STANDING BY GAS TANK WHILE FILLING UP. WHAT IF A SMALL KID WALKS UP TO MY CAR WHEN IT SPILLS OUT? I SEE 86+ COMPLAINTS ON THIS SITE FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE! IT'S BEEN HAPPENING TO ME FOR WELL OVER 3 YEARS. *TR
EVERY TIME I REFUEL MY 2005 JEEP WRANGLER A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL SPITS OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER ONTO THE GROUND. IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE DESIGN OF THE CHECK VALVE BUILT INTO THE FUEL TANK. THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD AS WELL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. *TR
GAS BACKS UP OUT OF FILL POINT EVREY TIME I FILL TANK. *TR
GAS SHOOTS OUT OF FILL TUBE EVERY TIME I FILL UP AT THE GAS STATION. IT DOES IT EVERY TIME, SOMETIMES EVEN DURING SLOW FILLS. IT IS ANNOYING AND DANGEROUS... *TR
2005 JEEP WRANGLER - WHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS, THE GAS SPILLS OUT ON THE GROUND AND ON THE SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. DOES THIS EVERYTIME I FILL UP. *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.