MYRModel Year Report

2005 Jeep Liberty

◆ Worse than typical
2005 Jeep Liberty
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
1,118
Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,351 complaints 2004: 1,101 complaints 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 1,118 2006: 1,372 complaints 2007: 703 complaints 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2012: 385 complaints 2012
2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,351 complaints 2003 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 1,118 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2009 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 385 complaints 2012
2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 1,808 complaints 2002 2003: 1,351 complaints 2003 2004: 1,101 complaints 2004 2005: 1,118 complaints 2005 1,118 2006: 1,372 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2007 2008: 541 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2009 2010: 197 complaints 2010 2011: 181 complaints 2011 2012: 385 complaints 2012

2005: 1,118 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20006
200110
20021,808
20031,351
20041,101
20051,118
20061,372
2007703
2008541
2009108
2010197
2011181
2012385

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

24% · 272 reports

Most commonly citing lower ball joint and rear.

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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, 2024-01-19

Also filed under Steering and wheels

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, 2012-03-09

Fuel/propulsion system

17% · 192 reports
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Fuel system, gasoline

16% · 184 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and delivery.

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A minor impact into the rear of a 2005 Jeep Liberty by a mid size Lexus SUV traveling about 15 to 20 MPH caused the poorly designed and poorly located plastic gas tank of the Jeep to rupture and leak profusely.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-02-01

Structure

12% · 137 reports

Most commonly citing body and underbody shields.

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Power train

9% · 98 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and torque converter.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that after reversing in a parking space, the emergency parking brake was engaged and he exited the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-05

Also filed under Electrical system

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the rear wheels spun out of control. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a curb.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-16

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    2005Complaint volume 1,118 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2005-11-28Power train05V460000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 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…

    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.

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    2006-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-24 Front suspension ball joint separation
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    2006-09-11Suspension06V288000 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…

    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.

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    2007-08-08Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-12-07 Diesel fuel leak
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    2009-10-15Suspension09E039000 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…

    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…

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    2011-04-18Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-09-15 Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
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    2011-09-15Engineering analysisClosed 2012-03-14 Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
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    2012-03-26Suspension12V085000 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…

    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…

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    2012-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2014-11-14 Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
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    2012-10-26Suspension12E047000 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…

    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…

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    2014-08-01Fuel system, gasoline, structure13V252000 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…

    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…

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    2018-06-26Suspension18V278000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 272 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 192 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 184 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V460000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06V288000 · Suspension
  • Recall 09E039000 · Suspension
  • Recall 12V085000 · Suspension
  • Recall 12E047000 · Suspension
  • Recall 13V252000 · Fuel system, gasoline, structure
  • Recall 18V278000 · Suspension
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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 suspension, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Jeep Liberty have?
8 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.