2005 Jeep Liberty power train problems
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Jeep Liberty — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was shaking erratically. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was…”
filed Oct 1, 2025
“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…”
filed Apr 5, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE…Campaign 05V460000 · Oct 6, 2005
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2021
Power Train problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 34 | 9% |
| 2011 Liberty | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 Liberty | 12 | 6% |
| 2009 Liberty | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 Liberty | 30 | 6% |
| 2007 Liberty | 40 | 6% |
| 2006 Liberty | 76 | 6% |
| 2004 Liberty | 52 | 5% |
| 2003 Liberty | 64 | 5% |
| 2002 Liberty | 84 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.