Electrical System Related Problems of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler

Table 1 shows six common electrical system related problems of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (five problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Jeep Wrangler


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler

The Electrical System problem

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.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

2014: dash and rear lights stopped working. Had to replace multi-function switch. Module and wiring melted and fused together. 2017: during install of new stereo, mechanic discovered multi-function switch and module melted again.   Read details...

The Dash Wiring problem

Noticed a burning smell and thought it was one of four trucks ahead of me. Pulled off onto my exit and continued to notice the smell. Smoke began pouring from the dash. I had seen the service department the same morning and informed them my blower motor had been working intermittently.   Read details...


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