Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
The rear window latch does not work. It will not open to latch the window closed with the back door. The window then opens when driving. I have a bungee cord holding my window closed. So anyone can enter my vehicle and it moves when I stop or go. I am ot able to use my back door due to having to redo it everytime. My driverside door also does not lock or unlock all the doors when I press the lock or unlock button. I have to open my door and shut off jeep and try numerous times for ot to work.
The radiator on this vehicle has been replaced times in the 8 years I have owned it. It has 7 recalls, the window on the passenger side is broken, the sensors in the engine have been replaced twice. The radiator is plastic and looks like something out of a bubble gum machine. It also has a plastic cooling fan, not metal, which also broke. I have put as much money in this vehicle as I paid for it. The brakes are horrid and go out constantly. I only have a 5 mile commute to work. The vehicle is serviced on a regular basis. It is a huge disappointment. I got this vehicle because we had owned several jeeps and liked them. This vehicle is always breaking down. The fan doesn't work on the heater except on high. The alternator has been replaced twice. The exhaust has been replaced twice. I would never buy a Jeep product again after this.
Power window regulator failure. Headed to our son's college graduation driving down I-75 south of atlanta, ga and the rear passenger window just dropped into the door. Had to stop to borrow a coat hanger to get the window back up then buy duct tape to hold it in place. Was nearly late for the graduation ceremony. Will have to take time off from work to take the car in for repair.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the rear passenger window open independently and failed to stay closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated that the window regulator had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear passenger side window fell inside the door panel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Window fell into door and is preventing the door from opening. Broke window regulator like so many other people have complained about. My daughter was driving the car and said the window just fell. I have the window up with a wedge to keep it from falling again. Luckily the window did not break.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear driver side window fell into the door panel. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
I'm aware that this is a common defect, but perhaps there's strength in numbers. I've had no problems with my Jeep up until a few weeks ago, it had been parked for about a month when one day I noticed that the rear drivers side window was down about 3-4". I turned on the vehicle to discover that the regulator appeared to have gone out. This is especially odd considering the window's been used maybe 3 times since the vehicle was new. Now, since I refuse to pay $300 to fix something that the manufacturer has admitted to being defective (I.e. Their fault), I'm stuck dealing with a visual impairment and security issue that could lead to ether an accident or the theft of the vehicle itself. When driving, as I often do in my vehicle, especially on the interstate, I need to be able to look over my shoulder and quickly determine at times whether or not it is safe for me to move over. …
It is a well documented fact regarding the continued negligence of Chrysler/Jeep regarding the defective window regulators. The window regulator controls the electric window and keeps it in place. With no warning the defective part frequently breaks causing the window to fall into the door-the window cannot be rolled up. The first time this happened 11/09 I had two small children in the back seat during a thunderstorm. I was traveling on the freeway. Suddenly the window dropped into the rear drivers door. The children started screaming as rain came into the vehicle and I had to pull over onto the side of the freeway. I had to call for help and a family member drove 60 miles to pick up the children as we sat on the side of the road with pouring rain coming into the vehicle. …
Since we bought the Liberty we have had a total of 12 incidents where the windows have fallen down and left the vehicle vulnerable to the elements and on two occasions personal property has been taken from inside the vehicle in shopping center parking lots. Chrysler sold us an extended warranty which will cover the repairs but there is a $100 deductible every time the vehicle goes in. Jeep makes a joke out of it when they see me come in by saying "what, another window ?" and then laughing and saying this is getting to be a routine, this is true and I know all of the people there because I sold Chrysler/ Jeep / Dodge for 5 years so I just laugh with them but it really makes me mad that Jeep won't fix an issue that is so obvious and so many people have problems with. …
Window & Wiper complaints in other Liberty years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2005 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA has 91 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 8% of the model year's 1,118 complaints. The component named most often is power window devices and controls (58 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2005 Jeep Liberty window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2005 Jeep Liberty, though it has 5 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2005 Jeep Liberty window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 54,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
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.