2005 Jeep Wrangler electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 20 complaints for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 20 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 6 fires.
What owners wrote
Noticed a burning smell and thought it was one of four trucks ahead of me. Pulled off onto my exit and continued to notice the smell. Smoke began pouring from the dash. I had seen the service department the same morning and informed them my blower motor had been working intermittently. They verified the problem and ordered a new motor. Upon inspection of my vehicle I notice that the area around the blower motor is extremely hot.
Chrysler changed the oil pump drive assembly (opda) on 2005-06 model jeep wranglers. The opda was designed with a seal preventing oil from lubricating the upper bushing causing premature failures. These failures will result in a immediate drop in oil pressure causing the potential for complete engine failure at highway speeds. This will result in severe engine damage and may result in property and/or bodily injury. Chrysler issued a TSB (e05r) on certain models, however this has become a larger issue.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
- Fuel system 454 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Suspension 52 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints