Two problems related to steering gear box shaft pitman have been reported for the 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the 2005 Wrangler.
The death wobble at approx 60-65 mph/ repaired steering stabilizer/front axel joint/ right outer pitman adjustment sleeve/ left hand steering arm to connecting tie rod/ left inner to lh adjustment sleeve/ alignment, repairs cost $675, have been on the highway and still shimmies.
Driving over uneven road surfaces, man hole covers, pot holes, expansion joints in concrete, or any ripples in the road surface, what is commonly known as "death wobble" occurs. This is an uncontrollable left and right progressive wobble of the front wheels. This wobble does not stop until the vehicle is slowed down to approximately 10 mph. Parts replaced have been the steering stabilizer, track bar bushings, pitman arm and pitman tie rod end, tires, tires balanced three times (twice in two weeks), alignment performed twice, and steering gear box adjusted. Two different Jeep dealerships claim the stabilizer is the problem, and the one replaced must be faulty. Do the research, the steering stabilizer is not the problem. . . Only a mask. The "death wobble" happens daily. Usually multiple times.
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Wheel Vibrate problems | |
| Steering Gear Box Shaft Pitman problems | |
| Steering Failed problems | |
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering Linkages problems | |
| Steering Is Loose problems | |
| Steering Column problems |