2005 Jeep Liberty Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,125miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 3% of the 1,118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,125 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Tried to start my Jeep with putting car keys in the ignition, nothing happened, so since I have remote car keys I tried them on the outside of the street and car did start. So now I dont know what to do cause now I need to use my remote car keys. It also makes some noises when you back up the car.”
NHTSA complaint #11115183, filed 2018-08, 15,600 miles“When breaking on anything other than drive pavement all four tires lock up. I have gone through numerous intersections and stop signs and been lucky enough to not hit anyone. I now have to approach stop signs and lights that have any incline by pumping my breaks and coming to a crawl. This never happened with my 2003 and it didnt happen when I first bought the Jeep. Since I live in maine where winters are bad it is very troubling and stressful.”
NHTSA complaint #11155958, filed 2018-12, 126,000 miles“It's rusting under my Jeep, the brakes and brake lines are rusting at an alarming rate and the undercarriage is rusting fast. I was driving when my rusty brake line broke. .I I am still paying for this Jeep. And I heard of the gas tank having problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10967299, filed 2017-03, 200,000 miles“The electrical system fails from winter to summer causing miscellaneous information to the computer, the auto can overheat, it can also clear down and open failure of gasoline. The ball joints fail truly. It happened to me in three occasions when I circulated by the city when crossing on a street, while passing a tumble, and on a terrace street. The front brake system breaks causing brake liquid leaks this is caused by the warming of parts and dirt. I saw the stain in the soil when I park in my garage and check.”
NHTSA complaint #10993178, filed 2017-06, 100,000 miles“I own a 2005 Jeep Liberty it has 30000 miles on it .. Was driving one day and I heard back brakes squealing ... Every time I put on brakes the squeal got worse ad the brake pedal got lower and lower... Called the dealer and they adv me brakes are no longer under warranty after 12000 miles and a diagnostic would cost $59.99 ... I took the car to a midas automotive shop and they discovered the problem was with the caliper ... …”
NHTSA complaint #10181888, filed 2007-02, 30,015 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216416Feb 13, 201305174039A$, 05072384A$, 05072138A$ - A/C Pressure Transducer For vehicles calling out AC Pressure Transducer Kit 05072138AA as a service part but built with different mating…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12 | 3% |
| 2011 | 13 | 7% |
| 2010 | 18 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 24 | 4% |
| 2007 | 20 | 3% |
| 2006 | 56 | 4% |
| 2005 | 31 | 3% |
| 2004 | 40 | 4% |
| 2003 | 49 | 4% |
| 2002 | 83 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Liberty
409 complaintsSuspension
262 complaintsBody and structure
137 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
91 complaintsSteering
61 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSeat belts
37 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsEngine
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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