2005 Jeep Wrangler engine and engine cooling problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2005 Jeep Wrangler — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The oil pump drive assembly (opda) upper bushing has no way to lubricate due to manufacturing error in the 2005 and 2006 4.0 engine. This causes high metal to metal scraping sound and will result in engine failure. Happened after 38000 miles in a well maintained vehicle. Talked to many jeep dealers…”
filed Feb 6, 2012
“2005 jeep wrangler. Well maintained. Highest quality oil, spark plugs, air filters, cooling system. Camshaft failure at roughly 50,000 miles. Excessive wear causing knocking. Diagnosis from chrysler: new engine required. No overheating, no abuse. The oil pump drive assembly gears are worn down so…”
filed Dec 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 5 | 1% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Wrangler | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.