Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1975 CJ5.
The 1975 Jeep CJ5 represents the 1975 model-year production of the CJ5 platform. This vehicle maintains the structural and mechanical configuration established for the CJ5 series during that period. Its standing within the model's reliability history reflects the specific manufacturing context of the 1975 production year.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 139 in |
| Overall width | 59.8 in |
| Overall height | 69.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 83.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2449 lb |
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
Remedy:
VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH WIRE CONNECTORS THAT FAIL TO ALLOW THE CURRENT FLOW NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF THE ENGINE IGNITION. Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL IMPROVED WIRE CONNECTORS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.