2005 Jeep Wrangler Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
15 - 17 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(75 Total Reviews)
It's a tank!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
Go anywhere except past a gas station, hard to get kid out of the back due to 2 door, nothing better come winter though.
Favorite Features
Lockers, hardtop, Cruise, auto-tranny.
Suggested Improvements
They already did it with 4 doors.Better gas.
3 years later, still lovin' my Wrangler!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler X 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I purchased my 2005 Jeep Wrangler X brand new in June 2005 (it only had 21 miles on it). I have never regretted purchasing this vehicle. It was everything I expected and more. Plus, Wrangler drivers are the friendliest people I have ever met! Its easy to drive, easy to judge, easy to park, and easy on the eyes. And believe it or not it can hold an infant seat and stroller in the standard wheel-base model with no problem, just a little creativity. I drive my Jeep 40 miles each day and still wouldn't trade it for anything!
Favorite Features
So easy to drive! Parking is a breeze! Heater and A/C work great (you can even stay warm with the top off). Absolutely love that its the only 4x4 with a convertible top. Tons of aftermarket parts. Go Jeep!
Suggested Improvements
Fuel mileage. Cup holders are a bit inconvenient. Wishing it had an MP3 input jack, but who knew IPods would get this big?
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Do NOT buy a JEEP
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I purchased a 2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport with 4wd and the inline straight six cylinder motor used with only 1400 miles on the odometer. It looked so great sitting at the dealership I had to have it.(Despite all the warnings about Chrysler products) This was the worst vehicle I ever bought. The fuel economy was terrible for such a small vehicle with hardly enough room for 4 people and no cargo space whatsoever. I suggest all families to stay far away from this vehicle because there is no room for anything. It was very loud to drive and the soft top was very noisy. Also if you plan to go over 60 mph be ready to hear the wind. I quickly traded it back in after 4 lousy months.
Favorite Features
There weren't many. I can't think of any because of all of the stuff I didn'tlike. Maybe the off road 4wd system. Most of the time,even in the snow, I didn't need to engage in 4wd. I Couldn"t even get a freshwater fishing rod in this thing without a hassle
Suggested Improvements
1. Fuel economy 2. Soft top was very noisy especially on the highway over at and over 60 mph. 3. There is a snug fit for 4 average size adults and thats it(no cargo room) 4. I know its not a sports car but it could not get out of its own way. Poor performance. I would never buy a Jeep again.
3 out 20 people found this review helpful
Can I get a woot woot?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I love this Jeep! Ok, so this is the coolest ride. It is, however, not that great on gas. However, I look forward to getting into it every day and driving to work or out to do errands. The extra cargo space in the back is great for groceries and such - bigger than one would think. Overall, really, really happy with this rig.
Favorite Features
Styling. Utilitarian, but cool.
Suggested Improvements
Better fuel economy.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
It's a Jeep Thing
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The absolute, bar none best factory 4 wheeler ever produced. If that doesn't excite you don't buy a Rubicon because you won't appreciate it for what it is. If you're an on-road warrior you will likely be unhappy with the very characteristics that make it such a supreme off roader. Purpose built for the boondocks, she isn't built for comfort or speed. Know and appreciate what you're buying and you'll love the Rubi.
Favorite Features
Factory lockers front and rear!
Suggested Improvements
Lose the goofy boxing glove end caps for the bumpers and it immediately looks like a more proper Jeep.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
It's a JEEP thing
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I love this rig! I have actually taken it to a JEEP JAM in Maine and it did great with the stock package. The only flaw in the interior design that I see is the cupholder placement.
Favorite Features
Fun to drive, sporty, beefy. Stock subwoofer is ok.
Suggested Improvements
Fuel economy. Cupholders.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
My 2nd Wrangler and lovin it!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler X 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I had a 97 Wrangler Sport and had to sell it and regretted it. After 3 years of searching, I finally found my new 05 Wrangler "X". I love this car but it is not a vehicle for everyone. A lot of the used Wranglers I encountered had very low miles indicating to me that the owners did not know what they were buying. For me it is the perfect Southern CA car - easy to park and maneuver, fun for beach cruising, and an all around blast.! It does not ride like a car so if you don't like a harder ride this isn't for you. Unlike most Jeep buyers I have no intention of taking this off road. For me it is my fun car and I cannot recommend it highly enough. If you are even thinking of getting one - GO FOR IT.
Favorite Features
4 speed automatic transmission, hard doors with glass windows! (My 97 had th zippered plastic windows-what a pain). The 7 speaker sound system is awesome. Heater and A/C are great. After 3 months and 1500 miles I am up to the 18 MPG for freeway driving and I think that will improve (hopefully?).
Suggested Improvements
Better gas mileage (duh, just like every other owner) but other than that I love it all. I do wish I had cruise but that's a small thing.
4 out 5 people found this review helpful
None better.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
The Jeep TJ is possibly the finest American vehicle ever produced. I will be a Jeep owner for life. I live in the city and have absolutely no problem fitting my Jeep into any parking situation. I also spend a great deal of time in the North Georgia mountains, where I would not want to have any other vehicle.
Favorite Features
Powerful engine. Great design... keeps its military roots (meaning, most everything is functional rather than aesthetic decoration). The most capable vehicle on the market... bar none. Amazingly adaptable vehicle.
Suggested Improvements
There has to be a way to make the windows on the soft-top scratch resistant. Also, I would like to see sliding (side) windows for my hard-top. Some sort of "quick disconnect and relocation" for the mirrors when I want to cruise without the doors.
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
I like my Wrangler
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler X 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 6M)
Review
I bought an 05 Wrangler used...I guess...it only had 3,000 miles on it. I traded in an 03 VW Golf. Sure, the gas mileage is very different, but on 80 degree plus days with the top down and the doors off, I somehow seem not to mind. My friends have Wranglers, and said the first New England winter where I pass some poor soul on the side of the road in a Golf who cant handle the snow on the roads will only make me smile as I pull him along with the jeep.
Favorite Features
Soft top, 4X4 and the sound system is great.
Suggested Improvements
I would say gas mileage, but I do not want to loose any power from the motor.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
pretty good truck
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Jeep Wrangler SE 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
Review
Jeep is fun. Great to park. Back is very small. A little hard riding but put the top down and you forget all about the ride. I would like to see a little more power out of the engine, might increase gas mileage. 6 cylinder is nice but needs more horsepower. Maybe with a stick it would be better but I got the automatic because of my wife.
Favorite Features
Softtop.
Suggested Improvements
More horsepower, smoother ride.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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