2005 Jeep Liberty problems
The 2005 Jeep Liberty has 1,461 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (28%) concerns fuel system. After that come suspension (19%) and body & structure (9%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,461 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Fuel system 28% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 104 and 36
- Injuries and deaths
- 76 and 11
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 954 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 111 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 180 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 126 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 119 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 141 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 89 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 82 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 45 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 30 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 10 |
| 200k+ miles | 21 |
What the data shows
Among the 954 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 70,000 miles. For fuel system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 70,000 miles (215 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 104 complaints mention a crash; 36 complaints mention a fire; 76 injuries reported; 11 deaths reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2005 ranks 5th most-complained-about out of 11 model years of the Jeep Liberty with enough data (512 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
My 2005 jeep liberty was involved in a rollover accident with 4 fatalities on 9 june 07. The incident took place at highway speed on an interstate highway with no other vehicles involved. The driver and one passenger survived the accident with multiple injuries. The four passengers in the back seat of the liberty were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle during the rollover event. The driver felt that she had no control of the steering just prior to the rollover of the vehicle.
The electrical system fails from winter to summer causing miscellaneous information to the computer, the auto can overheat, it can also clear down and open failure of gasoline. The ball joints fail truly. It happened to me in three occasions when I circulated by the city when crossing on a street, while passing a tumble, and on a terrace street. The front brake system breaks causing brake liquid leaks this is caused by the warming of parts and dirt. I saw the stain in the soil when I park in my garage and check.
2005 jeep liberty renegade with tire air pressure sensors have failed repeatedly, causing unanticipated and significant drops in tire air pressure. This equipment has been serviced by an authorized jeep service center (dealer from which vehicle was purchased) on five (5) occasions in the past six (6) months, with no resolution.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving 10 MPH and making a turn, a grinding noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side wheel was rubbing against the wheel well. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the rear lower control arm had excessive corrosion and was bent. There were no warning indicators illuminated.