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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4FA49S05P••••••2005 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2005 Jeep WRANGLER build (9 vs 5).
9on this build
490on the model
92builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSteering 3Fuel/propulsion System 2Suspension 2Engine 2
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashFeb 2016
While in motion on a country road, comming out of some turns the front end/stearing suddenly began shaking hard rendering the vehicle unable to control. The vehicle then began to swerve until hitting an enbankment and rolling multiple times
EngineNov 2016
This is an update to NHTSA complaint 10919983 - regarding chrylser e05 campaign camshaft replacement - I still need a new camshaft but have performed a temporary fix in replacing the opda. The new gear on the opda has prevented enough wear gap for the engine to not go into limp…
Power TrainMar 2016
Vehicle will not shift into 3rd gear. This started while driving the vehicle in town and now only runs in 1st and 2nd gear. Diagnostic code p0765 (shift solenoid d) is the only code showing. Other (03-05) jeeps were recalled for the same problem
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2014
When filling up, even on the lowest setting, the auto shut-off doesn't occur and gasoline sprays out
Electrical SystemDec 2012
In trying to start my vehicle, a part inside of the ignition broke. I am told I cannot get the part that broke and I must purchase an entire steering column to replace this part in between the key and the electrical component that starts my vehicle. It is a small part, and I…
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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 1J4FA49S05P344973 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.