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2005 Jeep Liberty Problems and Repair Histories

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Year Make/Model Trips/Year/100 Cars Compared to all models for the same year  
2005 Jeep Liberty 27 Libertys, 7.8 months of data per Liberty, average 81100 miles28
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2005 Jeep Liberty

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Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2011 124000   First odometer entry
Aug 2011 125240 1500 pinion bearing, so i replaced all parts including outer wheel bearings, universal. humming is gone and transmission response is 100% 

 

Jeep Liberty in Quatar
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2011 70060   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 70680 1000 AC stopped working 

 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2010 93000   First odometer entry
Mar 2010 94860 150 loose motor mounts---noise on take off and stopping--repaired. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2010 83000   First odometer entry
Jul 2011 94300 800 water pump leaking 
Jun 2012 109000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 120000   First odometer entry
Jun 2011 133000 200 alternator went out 

 

Jeep Liberty in Kansas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2010 94000   First odometer entry
Oct 2010 95000 500 went out to start and got to the Start position on the key and nothing. No clicks noise of any kind after the start position reached. All other electrical accessories seemed to work but no start. 
May 2011 103000 170 Engine light came on steady and will not go out until EGR System maintanence is performed. Unsure as to what it will require for repair. ABS Light comes on at no perticular time and for no reason and sometimes the Brake light also comes on but not always at the same time the ABS light does Maybe a sensor but have not diagnosed yet to be sure. 10k miles since started problem. 
Oct 2011 116000 2500 EGR System glogged and EGR Valve Failure 
Jul 2012 125000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2006 0 Fuel leaking out of filter assembly. Dealer replaced assembly. 
Dec 2008 700 Rear end whine at moderate to high speed. Rebuilt the rear end. Factory did not assemble properly from begining. No parts required. Mechanic just put it back together correctly and fixed the problem. 
Nov 2010 88000 3000 Replaced torque converter and pump. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2005 0 my speed control was not turned on at the factory . 
Apr 2007 0 replaced torque converter and front pump on transmission under warranty. Replaced the Lower ball joints per recall repaired front grill, connecting tab broke 
Mar 2008 31000 0 Replaced EGR valve. 
Jul 2008 35000 0 The driveshaft was building up torque because the splines on the yoke would not slide. Lubed the splines and fixed the problem 
Apr 2009 43000 100 Replaced the worn out front brake pads and rotors 
May 2009 45000 180 replaced EGR valve 
Jun 2009 48000 110 Replaced rear brake pads and rotors 
Aug 2009 51000 0 removed and cleaned boost pressure sensor 
Feb 2010 54000 0 Check engine light came on and got code 299. I removed the boost pressure sensor and cleaned it and reinstalled it and the check engine light went off. 
Mar 2010 56000 50 oil pressure light came on, replaced the oil pressure sensor 
Apr 2010 58000 0 code 299 again, remove boost pressure sensor and clean and engine light goes out 
May 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Iceland
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2012 47740   First odometer entry
Sep 2012 48360 0 The starting switch quit working, when the actuator pin broke. I replaced with DORMAN part (part no. 924-704). 
Mar 2013 56420   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 64000   First odometer entry
Apr 2012 80000 115 Bad Battery 
Mar 2013 89000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Nebraska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2005 0 Computer reflashed due to harsh shifting of automatic transmission (2 hours). 
Jun 2006 0 EGR valve replaced and computer reflashed (3 hours). 
Aug 2006 0 Reflash computer for scan tool operation (1 hour). 
Jun 2007 0 Torque converter replaced due to manufacturer recall (1day). 
Feb 2008 52700 75 Alternator clutch-pulley replaced by owner. Depending on the method of replacement (special tools, impact wrench if works or disassembling alternator) could take dealer up to 2 hours. 
Dec 2008 60000 0 Turbo hose popped off engine causing engine to dramatically lose power close to home. Took about 1 hour to remove, clean and securely replace both hoses.  
Jan 2009 62000 160 Engine cooling fan clutch failed. It took 2 hrs for me to make a special tool and 3 hrs to replace the fan clutch. Maybe 3 hrs at a dealership with proper tools counting time in and out. 
May 2010 75300 0 Replaced rear Universal Joint in drive shaft. Part cost under $10.00. Took owner 2 hours to replace. 
Jan 2011 87000 105 Code P0069 boost correlation error between manifold sensor and nominal atmo reading in CPU. Boost read 16.5 - 16.7 before repair and 14.2 - 14.5 after repair, nominal at idle. 
Sep 2011 97000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2008 49000   First odometer entry
May 2008 50000 52 Fixed passenger rear door handle which broke from pulling on it too hard. 
Jul 2008 51000 70 Blower Fan stopped working on speed 1 and speed 2. I replace a resistor that is found behind the glove box. Cost $30, before that my brother-in-law told me to check relay, which I also replaced $25. That was not the solution it was the resistor. Waste 
Dec 2012 109000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 16000   First odometer entry
Aug 2008 20000 75 Navigation radio stopped working. 
Jun 2009 23000 100 Check engine light. Two fault codes for transmission control module. When reset the check engine light stayed off. 
Oct 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 17000   First odometer entry
Mar 2011 47000 0 Catalytic Converter failed. Dealer replaced it under original powertrain warranty. 
Oct 2011 54000 100 After app. 1 hr. of driving, no air would come out the vents. Fault was a low pressure cut off switch which was ordered and replaced. 
Mar 2013 68000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2010 109000   First odometer entry
Aug 2010 110000 70 The transmission is dead and needs to be replaced. Have called several Jeep dealers and no one knows if my manufacturer trans is a 3 wire or a 4 wire. This information is stopping me from ordering the correct afterparts trans. 
Dec 2010 111000 1500 The transmission died. It was replaced using an aftermarket transmission purchased from LMQ/LQK??? 
Jan 2011 111000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2009 582 replaced motor for driver's window 
Aug 2010 6250 replaced motor for left passenger window had to have engine replaced because of damaged rocker arm 
Sep 2010 330 starter replaced 
Oct 2011 68700 0 was making a squealing sound 
Jun 2012 79000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2007 0 Belt tensioner replaced under warranty 
Oct 2009 59 Multifunction turn signal switch replaced. Ordered part online and replaced myself. 
Nov 2012 105500 32 Hood struts worn out. Replaced both myself in under 5 minutes. 
Mar 2013 108000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Tennessee, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 106000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 110000 210 had transmission pan dropped fluid replace along with filter due to transmission shifting erratically problem was fixed after fluid and filter replaced no wear metals found in fluid or pan. 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 36000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 45000 500 Water pump about to go out. Belt tensioner replaced, serp belt replaced. 
Mar 2012 49000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2009 52000   First odometer entry
Mar 2009 53000 2300 Light signaled a problem with the TCM, I think 0035 and 0031. Did not address issue. After 2 weeks, driving I lost forward motion, caused by transmission failure. I was told lubrication had not been making it to some part. Was told it is common w/Liberty 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2012 102000   First odometer entry
Dec 2012 104000 3000 Tranmission just exploded. No warning. Had it replaced. 
Jan 2013 105000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Colorado, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2010 3000 replace top end of engine, faulty valves 
Oct 2011 51700 465 repair electric windows 
Mar 2012 60000 500 Water pump, serpentine belt and leaky steering pinion replaced alternator 
Dec 2012 77000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Liberty in Nebraska, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2008 100 Rear driveshaft U-joint 
Sep 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2012 66000   First odometer entry
Feb 2013 66500 0 Vibration. Replaced U joint Driveline vibration. Dealer replaced pinion bearing. 
Apr 2013 67500 50 Rear caliper was bad and was dragging slightly, causing a vibration between 40-55 MPH 
May 2013 68000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Arizona, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2007 0 Factory replaced faulty ball joints. 

 

Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2013 114000   First odometer entry
May 2013 119000 200 TPMS light on. Replace two sensors. 

 

Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2005 0 replaced water pump...under warranty 
Jun 2007 0 replaced water pump...under warranty 
Jul 2009 750 replaced water pump 
Jun 2010 625 replaced left front axle 
Apr 2011 97000 2000 front driveshaft, both front axles, both front wheel hubs 

 

Jeep Liberty in Connecticut, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2011 185000   First odometer entry
Dec 2011 185000 0 Auto locks failure, auto lights failure, radio failure. A fuse in the passenger compartment fusebox was lightly corroded. 

 

Jeep Liberty in Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 32000   First odometer entry
Nov 2010 45000 1100 The car was towed to the dealer Transmission would not shift into 3rd or 4th Car was fixed after 6 business days. 
Feb 2011 47000 75 U Joint was failing lots of noise and vibration at low speeds.. it was about to break. Fixed The same day by a Local auto shop. 
Feb 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 86800   First odometer entry
May 2009 108500 800 Front and rear pads and rotors worn out, replaced. Rear emergency brake shoes also worn out, replaced. 
Mar 2010 117800 500 Bad front drivers-side wheel bearing, hub assembly replaced 
Dec 2012 148800   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2009 70000   First odometer entry
Jul 2009 78000 80 Code reported for missfire in cyl 3 (3.7L). Plugs previously replaced. Swapped coil packs this time to attempt to determine problem. 
Sep 2010 83000 200 Blower fan resistor failed, replaced. this is the 2nd time in this cars history, 1st time occured at appx 30,000. 
Dec 2010 84000 120 Failed TPMS Sensor on passenger side wheel. 2nd occurrence (first was prior to being in the group) 
May 2011 98000 100 Water pump replacement. replaced radiator hoses since the system was dry. 
Sep 2011 105000 0 4 wheel brake pad replacement, 
Dec 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 46000   First odometer entry
Feb 2009 66000 289 Replaced rear shocks. 
Mar 2009 68000 600 Replace front struts.  Replace front brake rotors. 
Jan 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 26000   First odometer entry
Jan 2009 39000 0 Fan switch on dashboard for heating, aircondtioning,would only operate on 4th (highest setting 1,2,3, would not operate.I have extented waranty that I paid 1200 for that didn't cover that part how convienent for the dealer or chrysler. 
Jul 2010 54000 0 back rotors and calipers burnt up never heard them scraping or metal sound 
Jan 2011 59000 0 leather drivers seat worn out and tore. Waiting to hear from Chrysler if they will help with repair. 
Mar 2011 60000 250 Leather wore out on drivers seat then ripped leaving foam and netting. Leather seat should last way more than 5 years. 
May 2011 62000 224 Sensor in ABS System had to be replaced. Brake warning light and ABS idiot light kept coming on  
Jan 2012 69000 0 Blown front right speaker under warranty but still will cost money to replace 
Mar 2013 79000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 29140   First odometer entry
Apr 2008 35340 0 Speedometer not working and engine light came on. Repair made at the dealer under warranty by replacing a speed sensor. 
May 2008   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in West Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2008 49000   First odometer entry
Oct 2008 50000 75 Rear pinion seal was leaking. Called ChryCo and told it was NOT covered under the 7/70 powertrain warranty. Stealership wanted $140 for repair, independent shop did it for $63 + $12 for Mopar seal. 
Mar 2013 119000 1250 AC clutch failed. Dealer said the compressor itself imploded and metal contaminated system, but doubt that - had AC clutch fail on 02 Liberty with same mileage, same symptoms, but clutch replacement not advised - got NAPA compressor. 

 

Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Aug 2009 46000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 49000 250 replaced brake pads and re-finished rotors 
Mar 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Dec 2008 39000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 47000 45 Front brake pads. 
Dec 2012 75000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Germany
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2010 38440   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 38440 3018 Transmission went out while driving, had to have car towed to a garage. Car would roll even in park. had to order transmission and have replaced. 
Apr 2011 47120 0 brakes replaced Noticed problem with the bushings. The parts were ordered but they sent the wrong ones so we are waiting on parts to fix that. 
Mar 2012 57040 75 replaced water pump 
Dec 2012 64480   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Alberta, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Oct 2007 0 Had power window switch replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2010 480 Replaced intermediate shaft and both CV shafts. Due to normal wear. 
Apr 2010 76260 12 Transfer case range selector shaft leaking. Replaced seal myself. Cost $11.96 CDN to affect the reapir and approximately one and a half hours of my time. 
May 2010 79360 730 replaced springs/shocks and lower control arm to clevis bushings. Regular wear items. Front disc's developed a warp at 128,000 kms, replaced with OEM parts 
Jun 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in New Brunswick, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Nov 2009 54560   First odometer entry
Dec 2009 55800 90 sensors started to act bad, replaced one, now other side gone, have to replace it also 
Nov 2010 62620 400 both front wheel bearing went on it and had to be replaced, replaced both wheel bearings. 
Jun 2012 66340 1000 replaced front axle on passenger side 
Dec 2012 66340   Most recent odometer entry.

 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 32000   First odometer entry
Sep 2009 36000 550 needed all 4 pads rotors replaced... seemed VERY early 
Jul 2011 55000 150 grinding sound rear wheel 
Mar 2013   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Mar 2011 85000   First odometer entry
Apr 2011 86000 0 CEL on for bad o2 sensors, replaced. 
May 2011 87000 2000 Heads removed for valve job.  CEL back on for bad o2 sensors, replaced already 1 month ago. Replaced again. 
Oct 2011   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Sep 2007 32000   First odometer entry
Jul 2010 59000 25 replacement of the u-joints in the rear driveshaft 
Sep 2010   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Montana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2012 103000   First odometer entry
Jun 2012 104000 5 Transmission was slow to engage and had inconsistent rpm's. After researching the causes we replaced the pcv valve and it fixed the problem. 
Sep 2012 109000 68 Terrible vibration when braking and rough ride. Both Brake pads (new in 12/11) were literally cracked in half on two rear. Front brake pads were also cracked. Replaced all brake pads and front rotors. 

 

Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
May 2009 55000   First odometer entry
Oct 2011 75700 500 Oil line seal leak, fixed with no further issues.  Fuel vacuum pump, replaced, no further issues. 
Mar 2012 77000 900 Fuel tank sensor bad. Replaced. Fuel pump, replaced after fuel pump sensor failed. No further issues. 
Apr 2013 85000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in British Columbia, Canada
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Feb 2011 69440   First odometer entry
Nov 2011 77500 100 TPMS front right failed, leaking air – replaced 
Jan 2012 79740 100 TPMS front left failed, leaking air - replaced 
Dec 2012 99200   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in Wisconsin, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jun 2008 7 Diagnosed and replaced power mirror switch. 
Jan 2009 360 Power steering high pressure hose. It was cracked and leaking very slowly. I rang two Chrsyler parts stores and got hugely different quotes for the same part number; between $164-$240. The higher priced store retracted after I confronted them on it. 
May 2009 89000 20 AC was working but blower motor didn't. Burned out fan speed control resistor. Very easy repair. Resistor is located behind glove box. 
Jun 2009 91000 6 rear brake light exploded, no damage to lens. Owner repaired. 
Aug 2009 95700 230 Replaced battery, rear tail lamp and front right headlamp 
Nov 2010 121000 43 Rear window wiper motor burned out 
Jan 2011 125000 640 replaced faulty oil pressure sensor and transfer case position sensor.  water pump replaced. noticed by mechanic during repairs to other systems 
Apr 2011 130000   Most recent odometer entry.

 

Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Jul 2012 128000   First odometer entry
Aug 2012 128000 100 Lack of power. Dealer says glow plug replacement. Crazy. They cleared the codes, reportly 5, and then test drove again, with two codes for glow plug replacement. Starts fine, just lacking power and lurches like running out of fuel. 

 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

150-horsepower 2.4L I4 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

Jeep Liberty in West Virginia, United States
Month Year Odometer
(in miles)
Cost Problem/Repair Description
Apr 2011 104000   First odometer entry
Sep 2011 106000 0 Flat spot in fuel gage sending unit when sold. Emergency brake not holding on a hill when sold. 

 

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