2003 Jeep Wrangler vs 2005 Jeep Wrangler
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Jeep Wrangler | 2005 Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 649 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 51 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,800 mi | 50,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Jeep Wrangler | Jeep Wrangler |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 346 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 99 |
| Steering | 14 | 58 |
| Suspension | 18 | 51 |
| Power Train | 22 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 9 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 22 |
| Engine | 1 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 19 | 71 |
| Stalling | 7 | 13 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 6 |
2003 Jeep Wrangler
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.