2005 Jeep Liberty Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 262about this part
- Share
- 23%of 1,118 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,949miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 262 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 23% of the 1,118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,949 miles. 19 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The right front wheel/ tire separated from the suspension while driving. I was on the 5th floor of a parking garage. I was told this was directly caused by the lower ball joint failing. This was on a 2005 Jeep Liberty renegade. Recall repairs previously performed on front lower ball joints on 04/09/2007. I no longer own this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11399689, filed 2021-03, 110,814 miles“The front right and left suspension upper and lower control arms broke. I was backing down my driveway when this happened. I noticed the rear ones are under recall but not the front, NHTSA #18v-278. I had it towed to a auto shop and they want $2600 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11165225, filed 2019-01, 77,012 miles“I noticed when driving my 2005 Jeep Liberty, when I came to a stop or pulled off, I would hear a noise underneath the back of my car, sounding like a jarring sound , like something was loose..my car's steering wasn't as relaxed as it should have been when turning especially..this noise kept getting louder, I eventually had it towed to the shop because of this problem and a issue with the thermostat..to find out my rear drive shaft had popped.”
NHTSA complaint #11267012, filed 2019-10, 97,000 miles“Rear control arms rusted and one broke completely in two sending me into the oncoming lane. Luckily I was on a city street with a low MPH and I was traveling straight when it broke. Chrysler tells me there is a recall but my vehicle is not from one of the states affected by the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10968292, filed 2017-03, 219,495 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 milesRelated recalls
- 18V278000May 1, 2018Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2004–2007
- 12V085000Mar 5, 2012In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2004–2007
- 06V288000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10013970Oct 18, 2004Lower ball joint installation.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 79 | 11% |
| 2006 | 196 | 14% |
| 2005 | 262 | 23% |
| 2004 | 456 | 41% |
| 2003 | 437 | 32% |
| 2002 | 494 | 27% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2005 Jeep Liberty
409 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 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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