Five problems related to transfer case 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.
My Wrangler has sever rust damage on the frame, windshield frame, passenger rocker, and firewall. The frame has rotted from the inside out and caused the transfer case mounting bolts to pull through. The vehicle was in motion when this happened but luckily I was pulling out of my driveway and not on the highway headed to work. The windshield frame rust caused holes that allowed water to leak inside the vehicle causing the floor to rust from the inside out as well. These issues continue to happen again and again with each new revision to this model. When and what will it take for the company to be held accountable to their negligence?.
The vehicle was in motion and pulling from my driveway onto a city street when this happened. Both drivers and passenger center sections of the frame rusted from the inside out with no visible indication on the outside of the frame rails. Water and debris enter through holes used in the manufacturing process and due to no drain holes in any of the lower points the water and debris rot the frame away. In my case the transmission pan on the drivers side of the vehicle fell free when the bottom of the frame rail on that side crumbled while entering a city road from a private drive at less than 5 mph. Damage was done to the transmission, transfer case, one axle, and the rear drive shaft. The vehicle was towed to a private garage but they were unable to place it on a lift to inspect the damage as the frame would have crumbled and snapped in additional places thus creating a hazard and possibly deadly situation the technician inspecting the damage. The vehicle was then placed on a flatbed and brought back to my home.
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. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0435-90) updated 08/06/10.
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.
4-wd light stays on. Dealer states that they did test the veh and said that the computer has to be replaced. Veh. Has less then 800 miles on it.