2005 Jeep Liberty transmission problems
54 complaints about transmission have been filed for the 2005 Jeep Liberty, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 22,000 miles 46 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 19 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 20 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 46 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 22,000 miles, and 93% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty diesel engine purchased new april 2005. While attempting to park the vehicle he could smell a burning odor. Upon exiting the vehicle, he noticed smoke coming from both the driver's and passenger's side rear wheels. He then attempted to move the vehicle , but it would not engage into drive mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was awaiting the diagnosis of the vehicle.
Transmission on my 2005 jeep liberty crd diesel experiences on-going shudder and hard shifting when driving it. Chrysler has issued several tsb's to correct the software issue, but the problem continues. Many other liberty crd diesel owners experienced the same symptom before their transmission completely failed and required full replacement.
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
- Steering 61 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 44 complaints