Model year record

2005 Jeep Liberty

5 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,468 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V278000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 239,904
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-05-01
Owners notified: 2018-06-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Safety risk

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V252000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 1,560,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-06-19
Owners notified: 2014-08-01

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V085000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected: 346,900
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-03-05
Owners notified: 2012-03-26

Defect description

IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V288000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component: Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 826,687
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-08-03
Owners notified: 2006-09-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE WEAR AND LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 256,409
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-10-06
Owners notified: 2005-11-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Fuel/propulsion system	192	86,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	175	66,210 mi
Suspension	150	113,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	94	25,000 mi
Structure	69	100,000 mi
Structure: body	61	86,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	58	53,000 mi
Steering	54	75,000 mi
Electrical system	50	76,057 mi
Power train	42	99,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	36	22,900 mi
Seat belts	35	98,000 mi
Air bags	32	90,300 mi
Unknown or other	32	80,500 mi
Engine	30	128,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel	22	43,000 mi
Visibility	21	43,482 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	17	22,000 mi
Suspension: rear	16	98,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	16	35,825 mi
Wheels	15	104,104 mi
Engine and engine cooling	14	35,500 mi
Exterior lighting	13	65,000 mi
Service brakes	13	98,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	13	75,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	11	15,528 mi
Tires	11	28,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	9	58,612 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	8	36,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	7	500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	6	9,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	6	12,500 mi
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater	6	38,700 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	6	27,000 mi
Equipment	5	46,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	5	43,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	5	37,000 mi
Seats	5	82,000 mi
Suspension: front	5	36,112 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	4	28,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	4	33,594 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	4	40,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	4	34,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	3	22,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	3	3,300 mi
Steering: column	3	36,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	3	69,425 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm	3	64,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	38,939 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	67 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control	2	250 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	15,528 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	45,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	2	39,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery	2	61,000 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	45,500 mi
Interior lighting	2	28,000 mi
Parking brake	2	—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	2	44,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper	2	30,000 mi
Steering: linkages	2	45 mi
Structure: body: door	2	10,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	2	29,973 mi
Trailer hitches	2	90,028 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	2	37,000 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	261,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	12,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	305,178 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	350 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	1	13 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	47,799 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	39,550 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger	1	45 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	30 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	1	125,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	9,000 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights	1	12,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	65,257 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	123,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	—
Fuel system, other	1	30,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	19,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: floor shift assembly	1	16,210 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	1	7,400 mi
Seat belts: front	1	5,950 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	78,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	12,000 mi
Service brakes, air: drum: drum	1	26,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	45,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum	1	22,700 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	1	24,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	96,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment	1	—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	80,300 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm	1	28,000 mi
Suspension: front: hub	1	—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	1	52 mi
Tires: valve	1	23,198 mi
Traction control system	1	43,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	1	45 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	—

The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.