2005 Jeep Liberty Power Train Problems
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about power train problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 38,939 miles. The words owners use most often: “torque converter” (14% of reports).
- 97power train complaints
- 38,939median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 30%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Torque converter: mentioned in 14 of 97 complaints (14%)
- Automatic transmission: mentioned in 13 of 97 complaints (13%)
- Transfer case: mentioned in 5 of 97 complaints (5%)
- First gear: mentioned in 5 of 97 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do power train problems happen?
Based on 83 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 97 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 2 an injury.
Jeep Liberty power train complaints by model year
| Model year | Power Train complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 34 | 9% | 56,000 |
| 2011 Liberty | 10 | 6% | 35,810 |
| 2010 Liberty | 12 | 6% | 51,760 |
| 2009 Liberty | 3 | 3% | 50,000 |
| 2008 Liberty | 30 | 6% | 80,000 |
| 2007 Liberty | 40 | 6% | 21,301 |
| 2006 Liberty | 76 | 6% | 53,000 |
| 2005 Liberty | 97 | 9% | 38,939 |
| 2004 Liberty | 52 | 5% | 45,075 |
| 2003 Liberty | 64 | 5% | 34,500 |
| 2002 Liberty | 84 | 5% | 52,500 |
| 2000 Liberty | 1 | 17% | 25,298 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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 shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Fix: 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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The ball joint broke while I was driving I lost all control of vehicle
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was shaking erratically. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was…
Front lower ball joint on right side has fell out twice, 8 months apart. Both times the vehicle was in motion, going less the 20 mph. Road conditions were dry, and on on regular paved road. I was driving straight on the road both times. The first time it broke, it cause my wheel to break and…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Jeep Libertys have power train problems?
No. NHTSA has 97 owner complaints about power train for the 2005 Jeep Liberty (9% 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 power train?
Yes: 1 safety recall list power train. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do power train problems start?
The median reported mileage is 38,939 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about power train problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “torque converter”, in 14 of 97 complaints, followed by “automatic transmission” (13).
Other 2005 Jeep Liberty problems
See all 2005 Jeep Liberty problems or power train problems across all Liberty years.