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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4FA44S85P••••••2005 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2005 Jeep WRANGLER build (10 vs 5).
10on this build
490on the model
92builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedFuel System 4Gasoline 4Electrical System 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemfireMay 2017
2014: dash and rear lights stopped working. Had to replace multi-function switch. Module and wiring melted and fused together. 2017: during install of new stereo, mechanic discovered multi-function switch and module melted again. Replaced all wiring with heavier gauge, replaced…
EngineJun 2026
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The check engine warning light was flashing. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the residence. The vehicle was…
Power TrainJul 2021
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
Fuel SystemJan 2013
When the gas tank is filled on my 05 jeep wrangler unlimited, the pump does not stop properly, spilling gas over the vehicle, the ground, and the individual pumping the gas. This happens every time, regardless of gas station
Unknown Or OtherJun 2012
Catalytic converter: was driving and check engine light went on, vehicle began 'chugging' as though not getting enough fuel. Smelled gasoline. Called jeep dealer in florida and was advised to let engine cool, then drive to local dealer since it sounded as though the catalytic…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FA44S85P302493 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.