2005 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 129,763miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 3% of the 1,118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 129,763 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car had been driving fine when I was on my way to work this morning I felt a pop under the car and then my car lost power and now it won't go into gear.. But it still turns on.”
NHTSA complaint #11389221, filed 2021-01, 142,000 miles“My Jeep has the heavy duty cooling fan. While driving the electric cooling fan broke into multiple pieces and damaged the radiator making then unable to drive due to overheating. I was drive bout 15mph in a parking lot.”
NHTSA complaint #11114573, filed 2018-07, 141,000 miles“I have had numerous issues with this vehicle. I have had to replace the cooling fan, three window motors, the alternator, head gaskets, the fuel pump sensor is broken, the oil sensor is broken, when I pump gas it spills out, the radiator, the electrical system on both the left and right side. The tail lights don't work properly and I have replaced both the lights and fuses as well as the sockets numerous times. These are just the things I can think of off the top of my head. I've spent thousands of dollars, literally, on this car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10726662, filed 2015-06, 48,000 miles“I went to start my Jeep and it caught on fire under the hood. Also, it sometimes doesn't start, when it does and I'm driving, it stalls in the middle of traffic. This happens when I'm in the middle of making a left turn and I'm afraid I'm going to get hit! It mostly happens when it's raining or a lot of moisture in the air. It pulls and hesitates while I'm driving as well. My insurance paid for the damage when I had the fire, but I'm now learning that it's a big issue with jeeps. I have 3 children and I'm afraid for their safety. I can't afford a new vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10703638, filed 2015-04, 170,000 miles“Pulley rubber separated between the harmonic balancer and serpentine pulley leaving me with no steering fortunately we were within half a mile of home.”
NHTSA complaint #10577918, filed 2014-04, 174,905 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 44 | 11% |
| 2011 | 22 | 12% |
| 2010 | 20 | 10% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 | 31 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 30 | 2% |
| 2005 | 30 | 3% |
| 2004 | 32 | 3% |
| 2003 | 25 | 2% |
| 2002 | 74 | 4% |
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 complaintsBrakes
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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