2005 Jeep Wrangler Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.36/5 Average
125 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

A Rubicon version of the Unlimited joins the lineup. All 2005 Jeep Wranglers get a new six-speed manual transmission to replace the old five-speed unit. The Sahara version of the Wrangler is dropped for 2005.

Pros:
  • Cheap, fun to drive, classic styling, go-anywhere capability.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • Jeep Wrangler--A must have - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    I absolutely love my Jeep Wrangler. When I sat in one for the first time, I just knew it was going to be a great ride. Some think that they rollover for pretty much no reason at all--not true. Wranglers have an excellent turning radius, and sensitive steering. Rollovers mostlikely occur from over correction and high speeds, not just from turning. I recommend everyone go out and test drive one if they havent already.

  • Woohoo - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    This is my second Wrangler as I had one back in 99; a Sahara. There have been vast improvements in the sound system and I dont think the newer one has a distributor cap like the 99 did which seemed kind of archaic. Its a lot of fun, though not very comfortable on long trips. The under 30 set would love it though and there is nothing quite like the top down on a nice day, or being able to go through snow like it does.

  • Theres no better vehicle! - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    This is my second Jeep and I love it as much if not more than the first one. Every time I get in it to go somewhere, I think wow ... I have a new Jeep. It doesnt get any better. For all the people who want power locks, windows, etc. Its a Wrangler ... its not supposed to have all of that. This is the ultimate on/off road vehicle not a luxury car. Please buy a Liberty if you want all the "extra features."

  • The Mud - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    I absolutely LOVE my Jeep! This is the 4th Ive owned. The 1st was an 85 CJ. There is nothing like a Jeep. Period. Theyre absolutely a BLAST to drive, they look amazing, get attention everywhere, and the 4.0 6 cyl is unstoppable. If youre concerned about gas mileage, a Wrangler isnt for you. The fun factor and satisfaction of the Jeep is a worthwhile payoff in my book. I average 13 mpg, but I dont care because I LOVE my Jeep. I can haul my Harley in the trailer on the highway. Not fast, but I can do it! Road noise, loud top, stiff ride. So what! Its a Jeep, what do you expect? Its all part of the experience. Unlimited possibilities to customize it and make it YOUR Jeep.

  • 4WD heaven - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    If you are looking for a smooth ride and fuel economy this is not the car for you, But if youre looking for an a car that can take you places you never been; this is the one.

  • Jeepin Its what we do - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    I drove a 1997 Wrangler in a medicine delivery business and put 150,000 miles on it in 4 years. It still runs great, uses no oil, and has been down Black Bear Road several times. So, my wife and I decided to modernize a bit with a new Rubicon. Its been fun figuring out the dealer installed nav system, and the lockers are a big plus. We will be heading back to the Silverton, CO. area this summer for 4-wheelin in the San Juans. Took it out to nearby Glamis for some desert driving and it performed admirably. (Was there a doubt?) Jeep could try to better the gas milage and the Rubicon 16 inch tires do rumble some on the hiway.

  • I finally found my car - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    Ive owned a G35 Coupe, a Mitsu Eclipse, an SUV, and this takes the cake. Ive never had so much fun driving a car. Driving with the top down on a sunny day, I get more looks than I ever did in my fancy sports coupe. Once again, "Its a Jeep Thing". Yea the rides a little rough, who cares?! I plan on keeping this baby for a long time.

  • Wouldnt Trade It For the World! - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    Ive wanted a Jeep for a VERY long time and finally got it! Regardless of what the overview on this site says, the soft top is not that hard to work with once you get used to it. (Im 57 with very little arm muscle and can do it!). Now we have 2 Jeeps in the family and can count on mine to do everything the other one does (and its more reliable than our 91 Wrangler too). A little noisy at 75mph, but it was never meant to be an interstate vehicle really, and the noise of the soft top is a good sacrifice to make with the unpredictable weather of New Mexico. I wouldnt trade my Jeep for the world!

  • wicked awesome! - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    My 3rd Jeep. Ive owned 2 Cherokees and Im loving my wrangler. Nothing stops it, snow, rain, mud. I live in nh and we get a bunch of snow and I go out to drive in it for fun! Aint great when it comes to fuel economy, but what do you expect from a 4k Pound square going down the road. Mine is stock and still keeps up with friends who have lift kits when off road.

  • BEEP BEEP IN A JEEP - 2005 Jeep Wrangler
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    I LOVE MY JEEP ME AND MY BUDDIES GO MUDDIN ALL THE TIME AND MY CHEVY LUMINA JUST WOULDNT KEEP UP. SO I FIGURED THAT I WAS TIME TO BYE A JEEP. SO I BOUGHT A WRANGLER.

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