2005 Jeep Liberty

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Jeep Liberty
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Liberty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 1808 complaints 2002 2003: 1349 complaints 2004: 1100 complaints 2004 2005: 1118 complaints 2005 2006: 1369 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2008: 540 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2010: 195 complaints 2010 2011: 180 complaints 2012: 384 complaints 2012
2005: 1118 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
20006
200110
20021808
20031349
20041100
20051118
20061369
2007703
2008540
2009108
2010195
2011180
2012384

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 192 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 16%

16% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 175 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 147 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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About 6 months ago the passenger side front end to hit the ground, just after going 60 miles an hour thankfully turning in daughter's driveway. Lower ball joint passenger side came apart.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240119

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE AND THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120309

SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 94 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 69 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

2005 — complaint volume: 1118
R 20051128 — power train

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 SH

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 DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060403 — exterior lighting

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 S

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.

Campaign 06E026000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060531 — EA (closed 20060824)

FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATION

R 20060911 — suspension

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 EXPE

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.

Campaign 06V288000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070808 — PE (closed 20071207)

DIESEL FUEL LEAK

R 20091015 — suspension

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 INSTE

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 1-518-270-98

Campaign 09E039000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20110418 — PE (closed 20110915)

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

I 20110915 — EA (closed 20120314)

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

R 20120326 — suspension

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

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, IOW

Campaign 12V085000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120612 — EA (closed 20141114)

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

R 20121026 — suspension

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 desi

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 a

Campaign 12E047000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20140801 — fuel system, gasoline, structure

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

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

Campaign 13V252000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180626 — suspension

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.

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.

Campaign 18V278000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (192 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (175 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (147 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E026000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V288000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E039000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V085000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12E047000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V278000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2006 ■ 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Jeep Liberty reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Jeep Liberty is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Jeep Liberty?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Jeep Liberty have?

8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.