Faults:

We purchased a 2005 Wrangler X From John Elway on Broadway. Within 2 weeks we were having problems with the vehicle. It would grind on shifting from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 3rd. The clutch was in all of the way. At times it would pop out of gear after shifting at lower speeds. If it got cold below 32 degrees, the shift would feel spongy and very unresponsive on start up. If one shifted into 4 wheel high, one could hear a clicking sound until the vehicle warmed up.

All of this was considered “normal” at the dealer. The transmission was changed out, even though we were told that “there was nothing wrong for that type of model”. Later the clutch was changed out. Again, “there was nothing wrong for that type of model.” The top did not fit right, so a new top was put on. It still did not fit right. Later it was found that a bow was bent. All along I was told that all of these things were “normal for that model year.” We finally invoked the Lemon Law and the dealer kept our vehicle for 4 days. They had given us a loaner. Today I was told that a Daimler Chrysler representative had come by and found that the vehicle is within specifications and that there was nothing wrong with it, “for that model year”. The loaner was a 2006 Wrangler Sport, which, by the way does not suffer from any of the “normal” things that the 2005 Wrangler X suffers from. What a pity that a manufacturer can get away with things like this.

General Comments:

I have owned new 2004 Wrangler X, a 2005 Wrangler Sport, no probems at all. I have driven a 2006 Wrangler Sport, no problems at all. The 2005 is a lemon. The manufacterer won't remedy and doesn't care.

Faults:

The front end rattles when going over hard bumps in the road.For example, railroad tracks, pot holes,etc.

General Comments:

Poor gas mileage. Worse than my 2002 Wrangler Sport.

6 speed is nice, but a little "clunky" when cold.

Seats are a general improvement over models made prior to 2004.

Faults:

Factory recall on the oil drive gear.

Soft top is a bugger to install the first couple of times.

It is absolutely necessary to have a hoist and another person for removal and installation of the hard top unlike what the salesman might tell you.

You go crazy wanting to lift it and install gears and tires but the warranty is for 7 years or 70,000 miles so no mods without voiding it! Come on D/C, it's a JEEP! You know people want to do this stuff!!

General Comments:

I have had Cherokee's up until this year when I decided to jump off into the new 2005 Unlimited. For a vehicle straight from the factory, you can't go wrong! Between off-road and on road capabilities, I am in awe of this vehicle and it is so much fun to drive. Even my wife thinks it's great almost buying one for herself if it had better fuel mileage. Right now I'm averaging about 15 mpg's but to me it's worth it to be driving this vehicle. Of course she drives 100+ miles a day so a more economical vehicle was a better choice for her. I go soft top in the summer (if any top -or doors- at all) and hard top in the winter. The hard top is really nice. There is still some wind noise naturally but you can live with it. It's simple, not too many bells and whistles and as far as I'm concerned it's the best of all worlds. I have yet to meet someone who does not like the Unlimited! It's not a Camry and if that's what your used to, it may take some getting used to but I plan on having this Jeep either until I cant drive anymore or the wheels fall off from use!!

Faults:

4-18-05 I was driving home from work when I stopped at a red light and the oil pressure-check gauge light came on and the pressure dropped to zero. When I began driving the pressure increased to normal. I stopped again and the pressure dropped to zero. I drove to the dealership where they felt the sensor was defective. Today, 4-19-05 the dealer called and said the oil pump gears were worn. They said the part has to be ordered and it would take 3-4 days before my Jeep is repaired. This is a brand new Jeep Wrangler with only 1,759 miles. Two months old. Maybe I should have bought a Honda CRV.

General Comments:

My next vehicle will be a "Honda"

I have purchased Chrysler vehicles since 1979. In 1998 I purchased a Dodge Neon. After 27,000 miles the engine seized up. Lack of oil pressure.