2005 Jeep Liberty Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 137about this part
- Share
- 12%of 1,118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,251miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 137 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 12% of the 1,118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,251 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 flatter my tire, second time it damaged my wheel but didn't not bust through it. Motor mounts have broke 2 times as week 1 week after repaired it broke the 2nd time. Transmission mount has also broke.”
NHTSA complaint #11406562, filed 2021-04, 129,000 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“Driving about 40 miles an hour car stopped in front .I applied brake might have caught some ice not sure car speed up instead .seeing I wasn't going to stop in time veered off to right to miss car hit a pole and landed in a ditch but my airbags on driver and passenger side did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #10566966, filed 2014-03, 83,000 miles“In late 2008 and early 2009 our paint on the top of our vehicle began to peel, we had always had our vehicle in a carport as of now the entire top has peeled off, from what I can tell it is the cleat coat. I had brought this to the attention of a Jeep dealership after a recall once.”
NHTSA complaint #10445599, filed 2012-01, 81,000 miles“Power window has failed and allowed the glass to fall inside the door on three different windows. This has happened on my gasoline 2005 Liberty on three occasions beginning in 2010 and on my diesel 2005 Liberty, once in 2011.”
NHTSA complaint #10519993, filed 2013-06, 35,000 milesRelated recalls
- 13V252000Jun 19, 2013Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2007, Grand Cherokee 1993–1998
Related service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10220409Jun 20, 2013Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
- 10189177Jun 20, 2013Chrysler will offer owners an upgrade to the rear structure of the subject vehicles by the addition of a trailer hitch to better manage the crash forces in low-speed impacts.
- 10136886Jun 20, 2013New Safety Recall Advanced Communication ? N45062013 During recent discussions, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (?NHTSA?) and Chrysler Group LLC (?Chrysler?)…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 6% |
| 2011 | 17 | 9% |
| 2010 | 16 | 8% |
| 2009 | 20 | 19% |
| 2008 | 85 | 16% |
| 2007 | 106 | 15% |
| 2006 | 131 | 10% |
| 2005 | 137 | 12% |
| 2004 | 128 | 12% |
| 2003 | 111 | 8% |
| 2002 | 108 | 6% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Liberty
409 complaintsSuspension
262 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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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