Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2005 Jeep Liberty owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
We received the notice about the gas/fuel tank potential to catch fire, we took our vehicle to the dealer. The dealer explained that we have too much corrosion on our vehicle to be repaired. The cost to repair exceeds the value of the vehicle, currently we are still driving with a vehicle that May catch fire. We contacted Chrysler as we still are paying off the vehicle, we where given the run around until finally one associate told us simply, they will not help you. Prior to this recall notice we have constantly had issues when filling up with gas and the gas would leak out in large quantities instead of shutting off. We replaced the oil pan recently after it rusted out, we are about to replace to transmission fluid pan as that is about to rust out, the transmission lines are also rusting and corroded. …
I have a 2005 Jeep liberty renegade, there was recall issued (N46 Trailer Hitch recall) I contacted Chrysler Customer Care. they sent me this, [redacted] Hello [redacted] Thank you for contacting Jeep Customer Care. We have received your email stating you are about to purchase this 2005 Jeep Liberty and understand your concern with a recall that has not been completed. We are happy to look into this for you. After review of the vehicle information we have found that the N46 Trailer Hitch recall has not been completed. Jeep attempts to perform recall repairs regardless of the vehicle age or the recall issue date. Any authorized dealership will be happy to repair the vehicle within the terms of the recall at no charge to you. Please contact us at [redacted] if you require additional assistance. …
The steering got hard and felt like the ball joint on the control arms lock up ; the door locks cycle continuously and now driver door, left rear passenger door and back tailgate will not open, horn will not blow, radio will not work, and interior lights won't work. The steering problems happen while driving on highways and when making turns of any kind the slightest movement of the steering wheel will car is moving makes erratic navigation in anything other than a straight path. The door locks cycle on and off while driving and also not moving and without the car being started and is as rest without key inserted in the ignition cylinder. I am fearful for my grand children to ride in the car with me and very concerned of a failure that May jeopardize their safety.
Driving on the interstate near fort worth the left rear window just fell down the door. It distracted me and I almost crashed into a guardrail because of the sudden pressure change in the car. I sorta panicked since the baby in the back seat began crying since the window was on her side in the back seat. After contacting several Jeep owners, I have found out that this is a common problem with the windows on jeeps and it has already happened to the right side window last year. I used a zip tie to keep the window up. I saw a youtube vidio on how to do this. Since the right side window has a zip tie holding it up I no longer use that window. I think that Jeep should consider recalling this problem since eventually someone is going to get hurt because of this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The contact called a couple of dealers, including the station Chrysler Jeep of mansfield dealer at [phone] (mansfield, ma 02048). The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle vibrated. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
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 flatter my tire, second time it damaged my wheel but didn't not bust through it. Motor mounts have broke 2 times as week 1 week after repaired it broke the 2nd time. Transmission mount has also broke.
Recall n46/NHTSA 13v-252 received recall notice called dealer,was told parts were backordered and would be called later. Never called. Received another recall notice,called dealer for appt. And was told still did not have parts. Made appt. For repair when parts come in put on list. Never called then received another recall notice stating we never replied to recall notice ? This is a lie and will be contacting Chrysler to complain about treatment from dealer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure). The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was incapable of supporting the proper installation of a hitch due to deterioration near the hitch attachment point. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated the cv and the lower ball joints under the vehicle fractured causing the water reservoir and fender to fracture. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the technician stated that there was a recall related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Driving about 40 miles an hour car stopped in front .I applied brake might have caught some ice not sure car speed up instead .seeing I wasn't going to stop in time veered off to right to miss car hit a pole and landed in a ditch but my airbags on driver and passenger side did not deploy.
Related recalls
Structure
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.
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…
Body complaints in other Liberty years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA has 137 complaints about the body & structure of the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 12% of the model year's 1,118 complaints. The component named most often is body (61 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Jeep Liberty body problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 13V-252 (structure, Jun 19, 2013). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2005 Jeep Liberty body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 84,000 miles, and 3% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to body & structure problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.