general problems of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler

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.

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.

Ecu stoped working no reason.

The pcm has a known high failure rate due to the vibration. The components are covered in a resin that you can not remove. The pcm is 500-1300 to get a repaired and reprogramed one. I have a 2005 and the pcm has failed and gives bad performance and does not run on teh 14. 7 stokes for air/fuel/ it dumps fuels and I do not think it meets emisson levels in this condition.

005-2006 Jeep Wranglers are incurring an apparent large number of pcm/ecu failures (as evidenced in many online forums and a high backlog of pcm orders which Jeep/Chrysler is unable to fill or provide an eta for). The failure of the pcm reveals itself in many ways including emissions system failures (and resultant vehicle inspection failures I will add), transmissions failing to shift, hard forceful transmission shifts with vehicle lunges and more. On my vehicle specifically the transmission codes are coming on and the vehicle will randomly not shift out of second gear and randomly shifts to neutral while driving at highway speeds and presents itself as a safety hazard when entering high speed freeways and interstates. To the pcm and further online investigation indicates this a frequent and recurring issue. When I attempted to replace the pcm through Jeep/Chrysler I am unable to because the part is ba cklogged. I have placed a pricey $1600 order for the part but thus far over 3 months my vehicle has not been able to obtain a working replacement part based on the large number and type of issues reported online with this pcm I am left wondering why it is not a safety, emissions and/or recall issue.

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.

Fog lights would not shut off, had to pull fuse. Mechanic found left side multi function switch had an internal defect and the connector was melted at the switch. Both the switch and the connector had to be replaced. Concerned that this a potential fire hazard.

Chrysler changed the oil pump drive assembly (opda) on 2005-06 model Jeep Wranglers. The opda was designed with a seal preventing oil from lubricating the upper bushing causing premature failures. These failures will result in a immediate drop in oil pressure causing the potential for complete engine failure at highway speeds. This will result in severe engine damage and may result in property and/or bodily injury. Chrysler issued a TSB (e05r) on certain models, however this has become a larger issue. . Read more...

2005 Jeep Wrangler. Consumer states within two weeks of purchase vehicle began experiencing electrical problems the consumer stated the heater/fan switch was replaced numerous times. On March 22, 2010, smoke began emitting from the vents into the interior of the vehicle. Within minutes, the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames and burned completely to the frame. Chrysler determined there were no manufacturing defects despite the numerous problems the consumer encountered with the vehicle.

Dash gauges, including speedometer/tachometer, seat belt restraint light and engine gauges go on and off intermittently while driving down the road. Very distractive as well as dangerous as you suddenly do not know what your speed is while driving.