2005 Jeep Liberty Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 184 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,105 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline structure” (29% of reports).
- 184fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 66,105median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,450typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gasoline structure: mentioned in 54 of 184 complaints (29%)
- Gas tank: mentioned in 38 of 184 complaints (21%)
- Every fill: mentioned in 11 of 184 complaints (6%)
- Onto ground: mentioned in 11 of 184 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2005 Jeep Liberty at $2,450, and half of them between $2,200 and $2,650.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2011–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 88 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 184 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury.
Jeep Liberty fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 2 | 1% | 115 |
| 2011 Liberty | 5 | 3% | 72,630 |
| 2010 Liberty | 9 | 5% | 41,500 |
| 2009 Liberty | 6 | 6% | 48,900 |
| 2008 Liberty | 95 | 18% | 38,500 |
| 2007 Liberty | 110 | 16% | 45,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 183 | 13% | 49,859 |
| 2005 Liberty | 184 | 16% | 66,105 |
| 2004 Liberty | 93 | 8% | 104,000 |
| 2003 Liberty | 89 | 7% | 98,000 |
| 2002 Liberty | 82 | 5% | 95,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure; fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: 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 certain rear impacts.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: 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 a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V252000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE). THE CONTACT CALLED ROUTE 46 CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE AT [redacted] (LOCATED AT 1655 US-46, LITTLE FALLS, NJ) AND SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. WHEN…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the odor was caused by a fuel leak coming from the fuel pressure valve. The vehicle was not repaired…
2005 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to dealership has not addressed the fuel tank problems recall notice. *smd the consumer stated he was first informed in march 2014, the parts were not available. As of august 2015, the parts were still not available. *jb
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Jeep Libertys have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 184 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2005 Jeep Liberty (16% of the 1,118 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Jeep Liberty fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,105 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,450 (half paid between $2,200 and $2,650), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline structure”, in 54 of 184 complaints, followed by “gas tank” (38).
Other 2005 Jeep Liberty problems
- Suspension problems (262)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (192)
- Structure problems (137)
- Power Train problems (97)
- Visibility problems (80)
- Steering problems (61)
- Electrical System problems (60)
See all 2005 Jeep Liberty problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Liberty years.