2005 Jeep Wrangler: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 650 complaints about the 2005 Jeep Wrangler describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
typical mileage: 86,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2025
6
2024
91
2023
27
2022
15
2021
43
2020
7
2019
14
2018
34
2017
14
2016
34
2015
16
2014
13
2013
50
2012
47
2011
12
2010
17
2009
7
2008
12
2007
37
2006
12
2005
5
2004
9
2003
4
2002
3
2001
6
2000
4
1999
2
1997
9
1995
2
1993
2
1991
2
1990
5

What owners say

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 Sep 7, 2018 · Transmission · 137,900 miles · LA

Jeep started stalling either when parked or in traffic. Dealership says its the powertrain control unit (PCM or computer). Twice engine stalled as I was driving. Once as I was making a turn luckily had enough momentum to pull over and another time getting ready to proceed after a red light it stalled all of a sudden and again able to pull over. I have found many jeep owners with this same problem and I am aware jeep is aware but nothing has ever been done. Started mothers day 2018 and a few times up till july when I just parked it and had it towed to 3 shops including dealership.

Filed Mar 31, 2011 · Engine · 42,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local shop where the contact was informed that the oil pump drive gear was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and current mileage was 49,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2009 · Engine · 86,000 miles · 00

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).

Filed Jul 24, 2006 · Acceleration · 15,000 miles · GA

Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle accelerated uncontrollably while making a turn. The vehicle performed as if it was going to stall and then suddenly the vehicle leaped forward. Applying pressure to the brake pedal prevented the vehicle from moving forward but drastically increased the vehicle's RPM. Sudden acceleration occurred periodically when attempting to stop the vehicle, make a turn, or when the cruise control was engaged. Sudden acceleration has also occurred while the vehicle was in reverse. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times however they could not determine the cause of the problem. The manufacturer has not been contacted