2005 Jeep Liberty steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 61 complaints for the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 61 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 13 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 13 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
Vehicle was involved in a crash with a light pole and small tree. Driver was forced to the right side of the road to avoid a head on crash with another vehicle. Two of the front bumper sensors were hit, but the air bags failed to deploy. The drive hit the steering column that had broken off with her sternum, and the passenger hit the windshield. There was a question involving the seat belts not holding either of the individuals in place.
Lower front right ball joint snapped while I was driving. Called jeep and they said it was recalled and replaced. I asked for a location and a service order and the would not give it to me. They keep telling me to take it to the jeep dealer which I cant because it is broke. These ball joints where recalled for breaking. Now for a second time it broke and I cant get any proof that it was ever replaced
Other problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Liberty
- Fuel system 409 complaints
- Suspension 272 complaints
- Body & structure 137 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 95 complaints
- Engine 72 complaints
- Electrical system 62 complaints
- Transmission 54 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints