2005 Jeep Wrangler engine problems

Filed Aug 21, 2026 · Engine · 154,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was flashing. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to three different independent mechanics to be diagnosed, and the third mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with camshaft failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under Chrysler Campaign Number: E05 due to the engine build date. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2023 · Engine · NV

Engine warning light has been coming on since about 70k miles(190k now). Scanner says O2 sensor is bad. After replacement of the O2 sensor, the fault continues to show up randomly. I carry a scanner to reset the engine code on the road. All wiring has been checked and is ok. When I clear the code, the error does not show up again for anywhere from 125 miles to around 300 miles. Clearing the code starts the process all over.

Filed Jul 14, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · MD

The dashboard will display odd behavior and all of a sudden the ignition will cut. Total loss of power. This has happened in the past with children in the vehicle. Very dangerous. Resetting the key will reset but it is random.

Filed Jun 28, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CT

Engine failed, speedometer, tach went to 0, all gauges went to 0, power steering failed after I declutched and then coasted to a full stop (power brakes failed but still had some brake input) safely on the shoulder of an off ramp. (This not the first time this has happened, however it was the first time pulling a full trailer, so I drive as if it could happen again) Vehicle was at Branhaven Jeep in Branford, CT last July @ 64429 miles... they were unable to duplicate. It is now at Gengras Jeep in East Hartford, CT, same story. I've asked Gengras to replace the ignition switch again. I have the ignition switch from Branhaven which I found the copper plate worn off to steel and evidence of arcing on the contacts

Filed Jun 28, 2021 · Engine · 66,666 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle loss motive power. Several gauges became inoperable with unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited approximately 15 minutes before the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,666.

Filed Jun 4, 2021 · Engine · AZ

The camshaft sensor upper bushing does not get lubricated seizes up causes camshaft to wear out. In my jeep I replaced three of them on the inline 4.0 6cyl. I only have 66,660 miles on my jeep. June 4, 2021.

Filed Nov 27, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 73,000 miles · TX

Over a period of several days the vehicle started shifting hard and eventually went into "limp" mode and started throwing different codes for various sensors. After many visits to different mechanics I researched the problem myself and pinpointed the PCM as the problem.

Filed Jun 16, 2017 · Engine · 83,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Engine · 88,000 miles · WI

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. The recall covers all jeeps with the 8th caracter of the VIN being letter s which mine is and they also cover specific build dates and my jeep falls 1 month short of those dates but I am experiencing all the same problems as others. I had called chrysler and they are making a case for me but said it is not certain that anything can be done and that I should file on the federal safety agency as well. I am very dissapointed as well because my 2005 jeep wrangler only has 88k miles on it and id like to get alot more life out of it

Filed Mar 31, 2017 · Engine · 57,201 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. While driving, the rpms would not increase past 3,000 rpms. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the oil pump drive needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,201.