2005 Jeep Liberty: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2005 Jeep Liberty. The newest campaign is 18V278000. NHTSA received the report on 1 May 2018. The NHTSA record gives the component Suspension / Rear. NHTSA has 1,118 complaints on file for this model year. 5 NHTSA investigations name this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 18V278000, in the NHTSA record
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.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
5 campaigns, newest first. 3,229,900 units in total.
- 18V278000Suspension / Rear
- 13V252000Structure
- 12V085000Suspension / Rear
- 06V288000Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
- 05V460000Power Train / Automatic Transmission
18V278000Received . 239,904 units.
Suspension / Rear
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U38. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
13V252000Received . 1,560,000 units.
Structure
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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).
Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N45, N46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
12V085000Received . 346,900 units.
Suspension / Rear
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number L27. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
06V288000Received . 826,687 units.
Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number F23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
05V460000Received . 256,409 units.
Power Train / Automatic Transmission
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number E14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
1,118 complaints, 1,461 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 2005 Jeep Liberty
- All 2005 vehicles
| Component | 2005 Liberty | All 2005 vehicles | Liberty, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 186.2 | 43.5 | 176.2 | 272 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 131.4 | 29.7 | 73.6 | 192 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 125.9 | 48.2 | 73.8 | 184 |
| Structure | 93.8 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 137 |
| Power Train | 67.1 | 115.1 | 44 | 98 |
| Visibility | 56.1 | 21.9 | 90.2 | 82 |
| Electrical System | 42.4 | 121.9 | 76.9 | 62 |
| Steering | 41.8 | 75.3 | 29.1 | 61 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30.1 | 54.9 | 23.4 | 44 |
| Air Bags | 28.1 | 86.7 | 115.8 | 41 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 33.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 73
- Complaints that report a fire
- 27
- Injuries in the complaints
- 53
- Deaths in the complaints
- 5
- Date of the newest complaint
- 22 Mar 2026
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA12005 | Engineering analysis | Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires | Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings | 12 Jun 2012 | 14 Nov 2014 | 13V252000 |
| EA11013 | Engineering analysis | Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure | Suspension | 15 Sep 2011 | 14 Mar 2012 | 12V085000 |
| PE11013 | Preliminary evaluation | Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure | Suspension / Rear | 18 Apr 2011 | 15 Sep 2011 | |
| PE07041 | Preliminary evaluation | DIESEL FUEL LEAK | Fuel System, Diesel | 8 Aug 2007 | 7 Dec 2007 | |
| EA06008 | Engineering analysis | FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATION | Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint | 31 May 2006 | 24 Aug 2006 | 06V288000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.
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Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 2005 Jeep LibertyThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 2005 Jeep Liberty: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/jeep/liberty/2005/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 30 Sep 2026
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
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Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2005 Jeep Liberty?
- 3,229,900 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Liberty have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Jeep Liberty, model years 2000 to 2012. 5 of them name the 2005 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 2005 Jeep Liberty name most often?
- Suspension: 272 of 1,461 component mentions, or 186.2 per 1,000. For all 2005 vehicles the figure is 43.5 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2005 Jeep Liberty open?
- No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.