Table 1 shows nine common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The number one most common problem is related to the oil pump (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine and engine cooling (13 problems).
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. Read details...
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...
Rapid and significant loss of power in Jeep Wranglers caused by rapid failure (clogging) of catalytic converter. Jeep unable to replace catalytic due to 5 month back order on replacement product. Read details...