2005 Jeep Wrangler Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 650 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 650 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles.
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.
“I have a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. I am the original owner and it is the original windshield. On december 13, 2007 the windshield cracked while I was driving. There were two cracks (possibly initiated from one point below the molding). The cracks started on the bottom just off center and went up about two inches and then curved 90 degrees and went horizontally across the windshield. The Jeep warranty book says it covers defects in the glass for one year or 12,000 miles. Since my Jeep was past this point my insurance covered it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10213581, filed 2008-01, 35,000 miles“Wiring overheating and melting blower motor fan switch at 36,500 miles. Wiring overheating and melting multifunction switch for turn signals, headlamps, hazards, etc... At 37,800 miles. Unknown cause for either failure. Replaced blower motor control switch assembly after failure myself as it was only $25 usd and 10 minutes time. Now the multifunction switch is doing the same - melting and causing headlamps to fail. Is there a voltage control problem with the electrical systems to cause these failures? Will the replaced parts fail again? Will a fire result the next time? …”
NHTSA complaint #10200395, filed 2007-08, 36,500 miles“The contact stated there is a problem with the gears which occurs at various speeds. While the shifter was in four-wheel drive it slipped to neutral. There was a whirling noise present when the shifter was in reverse and a grinding noise coming from the other gears. Upon inspecting the vehicle the dealership was unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was inspected a second time. The dealer tightened the gear leakages and determined the tab on the fan blower had broken and was causing the whirling noise. The blower fan is going to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10152270, filed 2006-03, 900 miles“Rear plastic window cracked in cold weather. Told by dealer that this is a common problem and plastic windows cannot be touched in cold weather. Nothing in the owner's manual states this policy. Dealer advised not to remove snow/ice, brush window, touch window, or contact window with water in cold weather. Dealer employee stated that they will not touch a plastic window unless they warm the plastic up first. Jeep will not replace under warranty, stating environmental factors. Possible safety hazard in not being able to wash vehicle in cold weather or remove snow/ice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10175346, filed 2006-12Related service bulletins
- 10015053Apr 27, 2005Hard top rear wiper blade contacts cgmsl housing.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 1% |
| 2023 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 20 | 2% |
| 2020 | 33 | 5% |
| 2019 | 30 | 4% |
| 2018 | 43 | 2% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 39 | 6% |
| 2012 | 41 | 5% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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