2005 Jeep Wrangler drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 28 complaints for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 71,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, smoke emitted from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off and then the front end and underneath the vehicle ignited into flames. The contact exited the vehicle safely and noticed that the transmission fluid leaked onto the ground. The fire department extinguished the flames and informed the fire originated within the transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired twice under the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and rolled backward until he engaged the emergency brake. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was advised to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
- Fuel system 454 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Suspension 52 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints