2005 JEEP LIBERTY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,460
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
15
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
The 2005 JEEP LIBERTY has received a total of 1,460 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 9 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR, STRUCTURE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 15 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (192 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (175 complaints), and Suspension (147 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
NHTSA has recorded 9 recalls for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY, potentially affecting up to 4,852,780 vehicles.
Recall 18V278000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 239,904 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall...
View full details →Recall 13V252000 — STRUCTURE
| 1,560,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch...
View full details →Recall 13V252000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 1,560,000 vehicles affected
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch...
View full details →Recall 12E047000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
| 892 vehicles affected
Defect: Timken is recalling certain non-formed, front wheel hubs, part number HA599467, which were sold to retail and automotive distributors in the automobile aftermarket as front wheel hub replacements designed only for use on certain 2002 through 2005, 4X4, non-ABS, Jeep Liberty vehicles. These front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4X2 versions of the...
Consequence: If the non-formed hub unit is installed on a Jeep Liberty 4x2 model (which does not use an axle nut for hub retention), the vehicle wheel will not be secure and a front wheel separation may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Timken has notified retail stores that have received the subject parts. The front wheel hubs will be replaced free of charge. Owners who may have purchased the affected units should contact Timken at 1-330-471-3693 for more information. This recall is...
View full details →Recall 12V085000 — SUSPENSION:REAR
| 346,900 vehicles affected
Defect: IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD,...
Consequence: A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW...
View full details →Recall 09E039000 — SUSPENSION
| 44 vehicles affected
Defect: ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822.
View full details →Recall 06V288000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 826,687 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE WEAR AND LOOSENESS.
Consequence: WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 05V460000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 256,409 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
1,460 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The ball joint broke while I was driving I lost all control of vehicle
The ball joint broke while I was driving I lost all control of vehicle
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was shaking erratically. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transfer case and transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact researched NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V278000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to submit the repair documents regarding the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the replacement of the transfer case and the transmission replacement were not covered under the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was shaking erratically. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transfer case and transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact researched NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V278000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to submit the repair documents regarding the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the replacement of the transfer case and the transmission replacement were not covered under the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Today 6/16/2025 I’m having trouble turning to the right and left leaving from a stop sign we checked to be sure power steering fluid is full and it is. The person who checked the power steering fluid level, said that there is rubber grommets under the hood with the suspension and staring that look like they are all decayed or dry rotted. I have not had a problem with it breaking yet, but I’m sure that’s coming. Not sure it’s safe to drive.
Safety Rating for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 15 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1300214 — TRAILER HITCHES
Towing Capacity For Vehicles Modified With N45 Or N46 Trailer-Hitch Assembly This bulletin specifies the approved tow rating for vehicles not equipped with trailer tow package that have received a trailer-hitch assembly as a result of the N45 or N46 Campaign.
9001745 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
05174039A$, 05072384A$, 05072138A$ - A/C Pressure Transducer For vehicles calling out AC Pressure Transducer Kit 05072138AA as a service part but built with different mating wiring connector (round) - also order connector repair kit 05019958AA (square).~ 2007MY RAM Trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel engine only: If the A/C...
9001745 — SERVICE BRAKES
05174039A$, 05072384A$, 05072138A$ - A/C Pressure Transducer For vehicles calling out AC Pressure Transducer Kit 05072138AA as a service part but built with different mating wiring connector (round) - also order connector repair kit 05019958AA (square).~ 2007MY RAM Trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel engine only: If the A/C...
9001745 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05174039A$, 05072384A$, 05072138A$ - A/C Pressure Transducer For vehicles calling out AC Pressure Transducer Kit 05072138AA as a service part but built with different mating wiring connector (round) - also order connector repair kit 05019958AA (square).~ 2007MY RAM Trucks equipped with 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel engine only: If the A/C...
0804805 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
JEEP SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. REAR AXLE FLUID MAY CONTAMINATE THE DIFFERENTIAL MOUNTED REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *SC UPDATED 3/17/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
0803605 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TRANSMISSION IN LIMP-IN MODE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON DUE TO POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE GROUND WIRE. *TT
0803605 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION IN LIMP-IN MODE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON DUE TO POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE GROUND WIRE. *TT
4851010 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
RAPID RESPONSE TRANSMITTAL 05-018-2005 KJ-FLASH-MIL ILLUMINATION, HARD START, NO START, HESITATION. 2005 CHEROKEE *SC
0802905 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT 4WD LAMP ILLUMINATION OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0573 - BRAKE SWITCH #1 CIRCUIT HIGH. *TT
2100905 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ILLUMINATION FOR DTC'S (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES) P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0846, P0871 OR P0841. 2004-2005 JEEP CHEROKEE AND 2005 CHRYSLER 300/MAGNUM *SC
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 JEEP LIBERTY
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP LIBERTY
- 2000 JEEP LIBERTY — 7 complaints
- 2001 JEEP LIBERTY — 12 complaints
- 2002 JEEP LIBERTY — 2,328 complaints
- 2003 JEEP LIBERTY — 1,729 complaints
- 2004 JEEP LIBERTY — 1,440 complaints
- 2005 JEEP LIBERTY (current)
- 2006 JEEP LIBERTY — 1,808 complaints
- 2007 JEEP LIBERTY — 941 complaints
- 2008 JEEP LIBERTY — 762 complaints
- 2009 JEEP LIBERTY — 146 complaints
- 2010 JEEP LIBERTY — 270 complaints
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- JEEP COMMANDER — 3,920 total complaints
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