The 2005 jeep wrangler sport was a total loss after it caught on fire and severely damaged the engine and the inside of the vehicle. It just had the transmission replaced the day before the incident. The vehicle continued to demonstrate transmission issues despite the new transmission (including difficulty shifting and a loss of power while going uphill). While driving uphill, the vehicle's transmission slipped and smoke started pouring out of the engine. The driver immediately put it in park and turned off the engine. The driver ran from the vehicle and saw that there was a fire underneath the car - near the transmission pan. The entire vehicle went up in flames within 2 minutes. Unfortunately, it was a total loss by the time the fire department arrived to put out the fire. An investigation will be completed to determine if a transmission fluid leak caused the fire. The jeep wrangler was a right hand drive that was being used on the mail route the day that the fire occurred.
2005 Jeep Wrangler transmission complaints
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Vehicle will not shift into 3rd gear. This started while driving the vehicle in town and now only runs in 1st and 2nd gear. Diagnostic code p0765 (shift solenoid d) is the only code showing. Other (03-05) jeeps were recalled for the same problem.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 jeep wrangler. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, smoke emitted from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off and then the front end and underneath the vehicle ignited into flames. The contact exited the vehicle safely and noticed that the transmission fluid leaked onto the ground. The fire department extinguished the flames and informed the fire originated within the transmission. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
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?
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!
The bushing that attaches the transmission shifter linkage cable broke and the transmission was rendered inoperable. This situation has hundreds of incidents detailed on the internet and jeep should be forced to recall the effected vehicles since this is obviously a defective design and manufacturer part. Chrysler/jeep is being dishonest with consumers by saying they have not heard of the problem, yet the parts manager at my dealership told me this is a well documented issue and jeep is aware of the problem. Also associated with this issue, is the defective shifter tube sleeve nylon insert that cracks. This is also well documented on the jeep forums. Jeep is aware that both parts are defective and they should be forced to fix the problem free of charge for owners. Please help!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift gears. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was advised that the shifter cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Automatic transmission shift linkage cable broke. Unable to start vehicle with transmission selected in either "park" or "neutral." shift linkage cable replaced by dealer, not under warranty or recall.
Around june 2010, I parked the vehicle in a hospital parking lot. Upon returning to vehicle, shift lever just flopped back and forth. Could not shift out of park. Had jeep towed to jeep dealership. They replaced the shifter cable at a cost of over $300.00. Two weeks ago, june 2012, while driving, jeep shifter broke again while locked in drive. Same dealership replaced the shift cable bushing. Another $100. I called jeep/chrysler and their representative informed me that they had no other complaints about this problem. Funny, since there are many websites about this very, ongoing, problem with jeep shifter cables. In my opinion, this could be a very dangerous problem. There is no warning of failure. If it had occurred a day prior, I could have been backing down the boat ramp! I feel a recall, or at least, a notification to jeep owners, should be initiated by jeep/chrysler. Thank you for your time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. The contact stated when he shifted the vehicle in reverse, the gear shift link fell off and the vehicle would not move. The contact also stated that he had to climb underneath the vehicle in order to shift it into gear; where he ran the risk of the vehicle rolling over him. The dealer was notified and stated there were no related complaints related to the failure. The manufacturer stated that if he took the vehicle to the dealer, they would pay a portion of the repair cost. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 25000.
Purchase a used 2005 jeep wrangler (sport) with 103,000 miles in early 2011. The six speed manual transmission pops out of first gear about once a day when accelerating from a stopped position. It almost seems random, never know when to expect the event. The event is quite disturbing and loud, with a loud "pop". The jeep rolls forward but out of gear. I must quickly put it back in first gear to clear the intersection, red light, etc. What is going on with this transmission? Is it normal wear-and-tare, or is there a design defect with the transmission? What is the solution to this unsafe driving condition? Has there been a recall?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired twice under the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission). The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and rolled backward until he engaged the emergency brake. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was advised to contact the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 58,000.
2005 jeep wrangler. Well maintained. Highest quality oil, spark plugs, air filters, cooling system. Camshaft failure at roughly 50,000 miles. Excessive wear causing knocking. Diagnosis from chrysler: new engine required. No overheating, no abuse. The oil pump drive assembly gears are worn down so oil is not flowing properly. This is a possible cause for the camshaft failure. The other possible cause for the camshaft failure is that it is a flat tappet camshaft from the factory. This specific type of camshaft needs the zddp oil additive. Modern oil does not contain zddp because it causes catalytic converter failure. Without zddp excessive wear occurs. This is covered in sae bulletin # 770087. Sae is the society of automotive engineers. Once wear reaches a certain level further wear is rapid and causes catastrophic engine failure.furthermore, my jeep is still under powertrain warranty. However, my warranty has been unlawfully denied because I have some unrelated aftermarket parts on my jeep. Litigation is pending on this issue. Chrysler has gone against their own written warranty, and well as federal law (magnuson-moss warranty act).
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. The contact stated that the transmission was failing. The contact stated that when restarting the vehicle after driving for a short while and shifting into drive, the transmission would hesitate to respond. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer and was found that the computer needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.
Having trouble with my 2005 jeep wrangler going into park.
6 speed transmission forks are poorly designed. Vehicle can pop out of 1st gear starting at under 15k miles. Can lead to vehicle rolling away when parked in gear as well as rolling back when starting on hills. My vehicle had the problem already at about 90k when I bought it. No idea how long it has been a problem in this vehicle. Many reports indicate the problem can occur in this particular transmission at as early as 15k due to design. I am an ase certified mechanic, and while it is nice to be paid to replace these parts regularly, it can be a dangerous condition and needs to be investigated.
I was towing my 2005 jeep wrangler when a passing motorist signaled me that there was a problem. I stopped and checked the jeep which was covered with an oily material. I had a tow truck tow the jeep to san marcos chrysler/jeep. It was determined that it was necessary to rebuild the front and rear differentials and replace the transfer case and both front axles. They claimed it was caused by having a one size larger tire on the front tires than the back tires. This would only cause the problem if the car was driven in 4 wheel drive which it never was.
2006 gmc sierra, was towing a 2005 jeep wrangler using a tow bar. The transfer case of the jeep engaged causing the wheels of the jeep to lock up. The vehicle in tow spun around, traveled off the left side of the roadway. The jeep struck the concrete wall and rolled over and broke free of unit 1.*bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0435-90)*jb updated 08/06/10
I have had a problem with my six speed manual transmission in my 2005 jeep wrangler since january, 2006. While my vehicle was still under warranty I had the dealership take a look at it they told me there was nothing wrong with it. Since then I have had three transmissions put in my jeep at my cost and it still pops out of first gear. It sounds like somebody ran into me. The dealership as I know now was aware of the problem and did not want to fix it. My jeep is no longer under warranty and thanks alot.
Multiple defective 6 speed manual transmissions. I have had three transmissions installed in my jeep, and all have the same problems, hard to pull out of first, and grinding during up shifts from first to second and second to third. I have found multiple other owners of the same vehicle on the internet that have the same problem, but chrysler has not come up with fix for the problem. The issue can be hazardous, if you are trying to accelerate in traffic, you can't because the transmission won't go into gear.
My 2005 jeep wrangler jumps out of first gear, it sounds like someone has slammed into me. The dealership has replaced the shifters and the synchronizers, it still does this, they say they are not spending any more money trying to repair it, even though it is under warranty. Could be deadly if you are pulling out or if it is parked and pops out of gear.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep wrangler. While driving 10 MPH, the transmission slammed out of gear. The contact heard a rattling sound coming from the transmission when the failure occurred. He stated that the other gears operate normally. The dealer replaced the throw out bearing, however, the failure still persists. The current mileage was 34,461 and failure mileage was 18,000.
Unintended acceleration / engine flare. Can be anticipated and vehicle movement prevented in 2 wheel drive, high range but will overpower brakes when in 4 wheel drive , low range. Occurrence not consistent or repeatable on demand but is frequent. Can occur with application (or release) of power brake, turning of steering wheel (power steering) or air condition cycling. When this happens in technical trail maneuvers (off road conditions in treacherous terrain) or in close proximity to trees, large rocks, abrupt drop-offs along road, the results are potentially deadly. No corrective action can be taken by any, non factory representative as this is a programming issue with the vehicle computer. This vehicle is not unique. The "dealer" is unable to reproduce the symptom.
Manual transmission had been grinding and popping out of reverse since purchase in january 2005. Recently transmission was popping out of forward drive gears and failing to engage. Dealer inspected and found the transmission not going into reverse, popping out of 3rd, grinding in 5th and generally very noisy. Reverse shaft and gear, counter shaft and synchronizers all severely worn out. Metal chunks were found throughout transmission. Transmission had less than 15,000 miles. Complete transmission replacement was required.
Dt*: 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.
Received letter from manufacturer safety recall e14. Scheduled appointment with dealer where vehicle was purchased. Vehicle was at the dealers at 8:30 am on day of appointment. Went to pick up at 4:30 pm (on a friday) and was informed that they never got around to fixing it. "too busy". I wasted an entire day and someone's else's time getting the car to the dealer and back. No time was given as to when they would fix this problem and I left the dealer. I want this on record in case sometimes does happen with vehicle that causes damage, injury or possibly death. Vehicle is a jeep wrangler VIN # lj4fa9s95p316220. Dealer: galeana chrysler jeep, 14735 s. Tamiami trail, fort myers, fl 33912. Ph 239‑481‑2600.
Six speed manual transmission grinds going into reverse/ pops out of reverse. Dealership provided technical bulletin stating this condition will lead to an eventual loss of forward drive gears if not corrected. However, problem was unable to be duplicated on several occasions and subsequently was not repaired.
Normal driving results in a change in the shifting action of the automatic electronic transmission. If the vehicle is warm the electronic buzz lengthens and prevents the shifting from one gear position to the next. The transmission rumbles and skips before changing to the next gear for a second or more. The gears clearly are not engaging in a timely manner and prevents ready movement after shifting to a new gear position. After long drives this is noticeable during normal unhurried parking maneuvers. This action was initially observed at about 384 miles on odometer and brought to the attention of the dealer. The second problems has occurred on 5 or more occasions where the idle speed does not go to normal after removing pressure from the accelerator. Was first noticed on hills in city of san francisco and has been noticed in traffic on several other occasions. The engine noise is quite audible when this occurs and idles above 1000 and carries vehicle at 10 plus MPH on flat surfaces. The vehicle also surges after short drives and is noticeable in parking lots or garage parking. There have been three "dangerous" instances while in traffic. This will occur in both reverse and forward drives. The drive train also has a loud resonating sound which sounds as though the rotating is not uniform at low speeds. The dealer says this is a normal sound. All of these concerns were observed after about 300 miles and brought to the attention of the dealer. The dealer does not acknowledge hearing the gear sounds, said the idle would adjust after 3600 miles and has not addressed the surging.
2005 jeep wrangler sport. Purchased 4/17/2005. Automatic transmission is shifting from 4rd to 3rd and from 2nd to 1st without control, while driving, then remains in 1st gear and no longer shifts. 5 days in shop and nothing was found. 3200 miles on vehicle. Danger of posible loss of vehicle control is imminent when shifting gears without control. Probable cause of major accident. This problem has occurred two times.. Going back to shop. No dtc code available.
2005 jeep wrangler purchased 4/13. On 4/12 transmission light came on in traffic, vehicle lurched forward and would no longer shift gear (automatic transmission) in shop for past 8 days. Dealer states possible bad seals. Less than 600 miles on vehicle. Also vehicle sold without recall work being completed on vehicle, vehicle is now pending recall work on camshaft and oil pump.
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