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2005 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area
Engine (37%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (19%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 238 repairs.
2005 Jeep Liberty transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (26%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (12%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Jeep Liberty
Engine not specified
| 125240 mi C $1500 |
pinion bearing, so i replaced all parts including outer wheel bearings, universal. humming is gone and transmission response is 100% |
| 164000 mi US $1800 |
Front drive shaft had to be replaced (vehicle is 4wd). |
| 104000 mi US $3000 |
Tranmission just exploded. No warning. Had it replaced. |
2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 111000 mi US $850 |
Dealer quoted me $10K for a bad turbo, and other repairs. $700 later I had the fluids changed and took the truck to a friend. H found a U joint causing the shake. $150 later the Jeep is fine with no other problems. |
| 39200 mi | Torque converter replaced due to manufacturer recall (1day). |
| 72000 mi | Replaced rear Universal Joint in drive shaft. Part cost under $10.00. Took owner 2 hours to replace. Replaced rear Universal Joint in drive shaft. Part cost under $10.00. Took owner 2 hours to replace. |
| 21000 mi | replaced torque converter and front pump on transmission under warranty. Replaced the Lower ball joints per recall repaired front grill, connecting tab broke |
| 35000 mi | The driveshaft was building up torque because the splines on the yoke would not slide. Lubed the splines and fixed the problem |
| 72000 mi US $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. |
| 88000 mi US $3000 |
Had to replace torque converter and overhaul transmission. So much for Jeep/Chrysler quality. Replaced torque converter and pump. |
2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 53000 mi US $1925 |
Clutch replacement, including dual/double flywheel and master/slave single unit cylinder, all new after-market parts and labor. |
| 76000 mi US $80 |
After being parked for almost 4 months (broken hand prevented me from being able to shift gears) the clutch went all the way to the floor and the Jeep would get stuck in 1st gear. The repair shop discovered water had gotten into the hydraulic lines. He drained and replaced the fluid which seems to have solved the problem. No leaks were found so still a mystery as to how water got into the system. |
2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 112200 mi US $350 |
Transmission flushed, transmission filter replaced. |
| 110000 mi US $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. |
| 111000 mi US $1500 |
The transmission died. It was replaced using an aftermarket transmission purchased from LMQ/LQK??? |
| 94500 mi US $6000 |
had to have the transmission rebuilt |
| 93000 mi US $1500 |
Transmission completely failed. A used transmission was purchased and installed. The replacement transmission failed within a day in the exact same manner as the original. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and traded in for a new vehicle. |
| 110000 mi US $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. |
| 53000 mi | 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 Gears were not properly engaging. A solenoid was the culprit. Not sure if it was damaged during previous repair, but was replaced free of charge. |
2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 50000 mi US $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. |
| 55000 mi US $100 |
Rear driveshaft U-joint |
| 81000 mi US $3340 |
Heard a bump when I was on the highway, when I got to my exit car did not move when I steped on the gas.Had the car towed to my mechanic and he turned it over to his transmission guy said torche converter was shot and I needed a transmission |
| 97000 mi US $1000 |
Transmission was low on fluid and started to slip didn't know was on a trip. Just made it home ,engine light came on. |
| 118500 mi US $600 |
Finally problem discovered by accident it was a bad solenoid in the transmission. Unbelievable when they went to replace new 4 wheel drive lever car still wouldn't start the mechanic checked solenoid and it was bad 2 years of problems all because of that. Car starts fine now all the way to Jan 2019. Over $1600 worth of repairs and diagnostics for a bad solenoid. |
| 110000 mi US $90 |
Replace rear driveshaft U-joint. |
| 105080 mi C $500 |
filter change, flush and replace cooling lines, lube linkage |
| 106840 mi | Assumption that the Oct 2015 flush and new filter would fix, proved wrong. Vertical shaft exits housing to linkage was seized- no boot so crap gets in and eventually freezes up. I bent linkage trying to shift gears. Clean,Lubricate,greas |
| 66300 mi | Vibration. Replaced U joint Driveline vibration. Dealer replaced pinion bearing. |
| 73780 mi C $480 |
Replaced intermediate shaft and both CV shafts. Due to normal wear. |
| 76260 mi C $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. |
| 38440 mi €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. |
| 66340 mi C $1000 |
replaced front axle on passenger side |
| 83700 mi C $3000 |
transmission cover propeller shaft replacement |
| 86000 mi US $625 |
replaced left front axle |
| 98000 mi US $2000 |
front driveshaft, both front axles, both front wheel hubs |
| 133800 mi US $200 |
4X4 light t-case switch faulty |
| 173500 mi US $1075 |
4x4 ENGAGE LINKAGE CABLE BROKE. COULD NOT ENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. |
| 45000 mi US $1100 |
The car was towed to the dealer Transmission would not shift into 3rd or 4th Car was fixed after 6 business days. |
| 47000 mi US $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. |
2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 59000 mi US $25 |
replacement of the u-joints in the rear driveshaft |
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