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US recalls (1)
Power train: automatic transmission
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: 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.
Owner complaints (650)
Owners filed 650 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Jeep Wrangler/TJ (10 crashes, 9 fires, 15 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 41 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 312).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 346 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 99 | |
| Steering | 58 | |
| Suspension | 51 | |
| Power train | 41 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 22 | |
| Electrical system | 20 | |
| Engine | 19 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler/TJ.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. | – | – | – | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Jeep Wrangler/TJ version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Wrangler/TJ 4WD 2.4 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 16 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.