2005 Jeep Wrangler Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 3%of 650 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the 650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my Jeep to work on sunday june 4th going approximately 35mph when my check engine light and check gauges light came on and I had no oil pressure and it was making a horrible noise from the engine bay so I immediately shut the vehicle off. After doing some research I had found that there was an e05 recall on 2005 and 2006 jeeps for the camshaft synchronizer, camshaft gear and oil pump drive assembly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993654, filed 2017-06, 88,000 miles“So was driving my Jeep when I stoped lost all oil pressure dropped to 0 pressure when accerlerated oil pressure went back but continues to drop to 0 when stopped I have replace the oil pressure switch with no change .I have researched online and this seems to be a problem with most 2005 heep wranglers so my question is is when is enough /enough when are you going to recall and do the right thing?”
NHTSA complaint #10716863, filed 2015-05, 121,000 miles“My Jeep started making a very loud noise when driving. The more gas I gave it the louder it got and now it is un drivable due to a distributor oil pump. Biggest problem is all the Jeep parts people had no idea what the part it was and now they do not have any in the system nor can they tell me when they can have me one. There is a lot of complaints regarding this, stand up and do right for us jeepers!”
NHTSA complaint #10716055, filed 2015-05, 82,000 miles“July 2016 - 83,000 mi. -failure of oil pump gear drive. Repaired by Jeep dealer in montrose, co. June 2017 - 88,000 mi. - oil pump gear drive failed again, this time cam shaft gear drive also failed requiring a major engine overhaul. Repaired by Jeep dealer in montrose, co. Researching on internet I discovered this is a reoccurring problem with this vehicle. A recall was issued by Jeep/chrysler for a limited number of VIN numbers but there are many complaints outside of their recall range, including mine. I contacted chrysler warranty dept but they refuse to make an exception.”
NHTSA complaint #10995570, filed 2017-06, 83,000 miles“This specific part was recalled eleven or so years ago. Since that time, the same part has been replaced 6 times. One time requiring a total engine overhaul. Upon researching this part, I have found that there are many complaints with the failure of this same model year of Jeep wranglers and this part (oil pump drive). We have poured over $5000 into this vehicle due to this part and we still have a vehicle that does not run. I have called Jeep three times now and they have no advice for me or offer of assistance for this part. Engine locked up while driving down the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10937162, filed 2016-12, 130,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10064539Sep 14, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10068597Sep 12, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10064540Sep 12, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10064536Sep 12, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 29 | 40% |
| 2024 | 417 | 56% |
| 2023 | 108 | 29% |
| 2022 | 93 | 23% |
| 2021 | 222 | 23% |
| 2020 | 56 | 9% |
| 2019 | 45 | 6% |
| 2018 | 99 | 5% |
| 2017 | 62 | 20% |
| 2016 | 88 | 19% |
| 2015 | 128 | 27% |
| 2014 | 322 | 49% |
| 2013 | 140 | 21% |
| 2012 | 172 | 21% |
| 2011 | 36 | 7% |
| 2010 | 38 | 6% |
| 2009 | 18 | 5% |
| 2008 | 37 | 4% |
| 2007 | 33 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 19 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
448 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology