2005 Jeep Liberty Structure Problems
Owners have filed 137 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 84,251 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gasoline structure” (63% of reports).
- 137structure complaints
- 84,251median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%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.
- Fuel gasoline structure: mentioned in 86 of 137 complaints (63%)
- Provide expected: mentioned in 12 of 137 complaints (9%)
- Should before: mentioned in 7 of 137 complaints (5%)
- Specific become: mentioned in 7 of 137 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 31 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 137 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Jeep Liberty structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 24 | 6% | 40,000 |
| 2011 Liberty | 17 | 9% | 55,000 |
| 2010 Liberty | 16 | 8% | 78,500 |
| 2009 Liberty | 20 | 19% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Liberty | 85 | 16% | 59,000 |
| 2007 Liberty | 106 | 15% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 131 | 10% | 76,096 |
| 2005 Liberty | 137 | 12% | 84,251 |
| 2004 Liberty | 128 | 12% | 106,986 |
| 2003 Liberty | 111 | 8% | 105,500 |
| 2002 Liberty | 108 | 6% | 91,500 |
| 2001 Liberty | 1 | 10% | 53,000 |
| 2000 Liberty | 1 | 17% | 69,000 |
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.
I have a 2005 Jeep liberty renegade, there was recall issued (N46 Trailer Hitch recall) I contacted Chrysler Customer Care. they sent me this, [XXX] Hello [XXX] Thank you for contacting Jeep Customer Care. We have received your email stating you are about to purchase this 2005 Jeep Liberty and…
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…
The steering got hard and felt like the ball joint on the control arms lock up ; the door locks cycle continuously and now driver door, left rear passenger door and back tailgate will not open, horn will not blow, radio will not work, and interior lights won't work. The steering problems happen…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2005 Jeep Libertys have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 137 owner complaints about structure for the 2005 Jeep Liberty (12% 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 structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 84,251 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gasoline structure”, in 86 of 137 complaints, followed by “provide expected” (12).
Other 2005 Jeep Liberty problems
See all 2005 Jeep Liberty problems or structure problems across all Liberty years.