Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Jeep Wrangler

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 758 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
256,409
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-06
Owners notified
2005-11-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline33749,854 mi
Fuel/propulsion system9955,000 mi
Steering5739,000 mi
Suspension4050,000 mi
Power train2572,000 mi
Engine2088,000 mi
Electrical system1669,000 mi
Unknown or other1192,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1050,000 mi
Suspension: front1018,000 mi
Wheels933,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap831,000 mi
Vehicle speed control87,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission720,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission6387 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor611,000 mi
Structure: body670,000 mi
Tires66,440 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine542,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly560,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system4300 mi
Exterior lighting469,000 mi
Air bags3140,000 mi
Fuel system, other335,000 mi
Seat belts33,300 mi
Service brakes379,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads325,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash220,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline28 mi
Equipment216,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)2720 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2—
Structure: frame and members223,533 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal211 mi
Visibility235,000 mi
Air bags: frontal114,115 mi
Electrical system: ignition161,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring136,500 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)150,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)121,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1900 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner190 mi
Equipment: other: labels1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch190,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1387 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift1900 mi
Seat belts: front1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum11,132 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum11,132 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings11,132 mi
Steering: linkages19,600 mi
Structure: body: roof and pillars12,370 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields12,370 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm137,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems122,000 mi
Tires: sidewall155,395 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system136,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1900 mi
Visibility: windshield135,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer11,000 mi

The 2004 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.