2005 Jeep Liberty Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 61about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 73,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 61 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 5% of the 1,118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 73,500 miles. 13 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This has to do with recall f23 front lower ball joints. By jeeps web site the work was done, but on feb 6th of this year the front end failed just as I left my parking space. A few minutes later I would been on nj 295 traveling at 65 MPH. I did not know there was an older recall on this car, I had the work done by an outside shop, see attached bill.”
NHTSA complaint #11074622, filed 2018-02, 116,901 miles“Lower front right ball joint snapped while I was driving. Called Jeep and they said it was recalled and replaced. I asked for a location and a service order and the would not give it to me. They keep telling me to take it to the Jeep dealer which I cant because it is broke. These ball joints where recalled for breaking. Now for a second time it broke and I cant get any proof that it was ever replaced”
NHTSA complaint #10914973, filed 2016-10, 140,000 miles“When driving faster than 15 MPH, when I would take my foot off the accelerator or brake, the car would swerve violently and randomly to the right or the left even though I was not turning the steering wheel. This is the exact same issue in NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000, but my vehicle was not included in this recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10597997, filed 2014-06, 116,750 miles“I was on my way home from my job early and I had noticed a funny grinding sound when I pulled out of my parking space. I got out, checked around the truck and saw nothing. I then drove home about 7 miles from my house my car had began going right then left and I was unable to steer it at all. I was fortunate that I was not going fast and I was able to stop and pull into a parking lot. I would have crashed if this had happened minutes before when I was on the interstate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10433963, filed 2011-11, 83,500 miles“I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty whose ignition switch just failed. Had it towed and the ignition switch must be replaced (which is under warranty), but it entails also exchanging the steering column (which, is not under warranty). They are telling me that I have to pay $800.00 to fix this my warranty which is still under effect that components not listed are not covered unless required as a direct result of the failure of a covered component. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281955, filed 2009-08, 305,178 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10017651Nov 2, 2005Revised power steering system bleeding procedures.
- 10011958Nov 29, 2004Power steering fluid contamination.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6 | 2% |
| 2011 | 5 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 12 | 2% |
| 2007 | 18 | 3% |
| 2006 | 51 | 4% |
| 2005 | 61 | 5% |
| 2004 | 54 | 5% |
| 2003 | 52 | 4% |
| 2002 | 78 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Liberty
409 complaintsSuspension
262 complaintsBody and structure
137 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
97 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
91 complaintsElectrical system
60 complaintsEngine cooling
43 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSeat belts
37 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsBrakes
31 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology