2005 Jeep Wrangler Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 3%of 650 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the 650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I purchased my Jeep in may of 2005. Since that time the engine light has come on and the o2 sensor replaced three times. The light is on again. I truly feel there has been a malfunction in these sensors, since I talk to other Jeep owners and they have the same issue. Can you fix this under a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10298366, filed 2010-01, 35,000 miles“Recently purchased 2005 Jeep grand cherokee. While driving, drivers knee will inadvertently bump the key in the ignition turning off the vehicle and its steering. This has happened 3 times in the past 3 weeks. We cannot be the only consumer having this problem...this is a set-up for a fatality. I see no recall on this...”
NHTSA complaint #10247548, filed 2008-11, 60,422 miles“2005 Jeep Wrangler (tj in canada). Check gauges light came on while driving on highway. Drove to get off at exit. Car stalled and would not restart. Towed to dealership. Gears on oil pump were stripped and no oil got to engine -as a result engine seized. Apparently there was a service bulletin but it seems that the serial # on my oil pump is not within the range of the bulletin. At 138,000 km I have to replace an engine (outside of warranty).”
NHTSA complaint #10253671, filed 2009-01, 86,000 miles“This is just a heads up, hopefully from thousands of others also of a pending mass failure of chrysler's 4.0 motors involving loss of oil pressure and the potential accidents caused by motor seizures happening at any speed, anywhere. Chrysler has been dragging their feet on addressing this issue and in my case not even notifying me of a recall(which wouldn't have alleviated the root cause of the problem) despite my VIN having the s indicator in it indicating it being in the range for the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10380357, filed 2011-01, 69,066 miles“I bought a 2005 se sport Jeep Wrangler about two years ago. In the past few months I have noticed vibrations increasing in the steering wheel and just in the past month the shakings have become extremely violent between 52-60 MPH, causing me to have to pull over and stop on the interstate. I took it to the shop and have had the brake pad replaced, new shocks, new alignment, tires rotated, tires balanced, rotors replaced and the entire front end checked. The shaking is still present and I cannot afford to keep replacing one thing at a time when nothing seems to help. …”
NHTSA complaint #10405666, filed 2011-06, 63,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10121927Jan 26, 2016NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also…
- 10229181Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223602Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223599Feb 11, 2015Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid…
- 10013774Dec 10, 2005Cylinder head bolt re-torque procedure. Gpop - issue review system.
- 10016753May 9, 2005Rapid response transmittal service action #05-008a. Turbo engine bent valve or valves.
- 10013784Mar 1, 2005The oil pump drive gear on about 16,000 of the above vehicle may wear out prematurely and cause engine failure due to a loss of oil pressure.
- 10011543Nov 18, 2004Driveability improvements or malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p2074. Flash.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 7 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 1% |
| 2010 | 15 | 2% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 6 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 12% |
| 2000 | 15 | 6% |
| 1999 | 50 | 23% |
| 1998 | 53 | 20% |
| 1997 | 109 | 27% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 25 | 17% |
| 1993 | 18 | 17% |
| 1992 | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 | 12 | 16% |
| 1990 | 7 | 9% |
| 1989 | 10 | 16% |
| 1988 | 7 | 14% |
| 1987 | 5 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
448 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsTires
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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