2005 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 52 complaints for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 7% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 52 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 13 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While in motion on a country road, comming out of some turns the front end/stearing suddenly began shaking hard rendering the vehicle unable to control. The vehicle then began to swerve until hitting an enbankment and rolling multiple times.
This jeep bought "used' in 2007 with 18k miles and no modifications. No post-purchase modifications have been made. Problem first noticed at 20k miles and happens intermittently and without warning. At 45+ MPH, while entering freeway on-ramp overpass, hit expansion joint in road. Jeep began to violently shake from the front end of vehicle, and steering wheel wobbled left to right, 5 to 6 inches each side, uncontrollably. Vehicle sounded and felt like it was going to literally fall apart.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
- Fuel system 454 complaints
- Steering 58 complaints
- Engine 41 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Electrical system 20 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints