2005 Jeep Wrangler Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 650 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Yesterday I was sitting at a stop sign with my foot resting on the brake. I was not pressing the pedal actively, but the brakes were applied. The Jeep surged forward. My foot was no where near the gas pedal, yet the Jeep revved and moved about a foot. I pressed hard on the brake and it stopped, but took a second to rev back down. The engine was cold as it had not been started in 4 days and I was only about 1 minute into the drive. Has anyone had this happen? Anyone know the cause? The Jeep is a 2005 rubicon, automatic. This has now happened 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10139539, filed 2005-10, 2,500 miles“The accelerator (gas pedal) initially felt as though it were stuck, as if there was a block under it, when driving at approximately 20 MPH. Then suddenly there was unintended acceleration with the accelerator stuck at full throttle. Only after the vehicle hit 2 parked cars did the vehicle come to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10435916, filed 2011-11, 116,937 miles“'death wobble the Jeep shakes uncontrollably between 50 and 55 MPH making speed and steering very hard to control. No one seems to know what causes it. Been to many Jeep mechanics.”
NHTSA complaint #10862847, filed 2016-05, 50,000 miles“Accelarator pedal felt notchy and stuck down upon delivery. Service department said it was a normal characteristic of this vehicle type. However, upon inspection consumer found that the vehicle's carpet was protruding, obstructing the pedal. Carpet needed to be secured in order to prevent further obstruction.”
NHTSA complaint #10119878, filed 2005-05, 11 miles“When I hit speeds of 50mph, my Jeep wobbles terribly. I have read numerous reviews and complaints that this is not uncommon and it even has a name, the death wobble . We are going to pass the Jeep onto our 16 yr old daughter, but would like to know if it is going to be recalled or if it is fixable. I would hate anything to happen to our daughter, especially if Jeep is aware of this problem,”
NHTSA complaint #10472201, filed 2012-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 74 | 10% |
| 2023 | 22 | 6% |
| 2022 | 23 | 6% |
| 2021 | 48 | 5% |
| 2020 | 12 | 2% |
| 2019 | 18 | 2% |
| 2018 | 24 | 1% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 36 | 8% |
| 2015 | 32 | 7% |
| 2014 | 21 | 3% |
| 2013 | 27 | 4% |
| 2012 | 26 | 3% |
| 2011 | 18 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 2% |
| 2008 | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 3% |
| 1998 | 11 | 4% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
448 complaintsSteering
58 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
41 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine
19 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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