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2005 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2005 Jeep Liberty has 56 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2005 Jeep Liberty

Suspension
243
Fuel System
211
Other
167
Powertrain
77
Visibility
77
Steering
61
Structure
57
Engine
56
Electrical
35
Airbags
34
Seat Belts
27
Brakes
20
Tires
16
Lights
14
Speed Control
14
Seats
5

56

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 8, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE...
Jul 27, 2018ENGINEMY JEEP HAS THE HEAVY DUTY COOLING FAN. WHILE DRIVING THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN BROKE INTO MULTIPLE P...
Oct 15, 2017ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND STA...
Jun 22, 2015ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT CON...
May 17, 2015ENGINEIN MAY 2015 THE ENGINE SEIZED/FAILED ON MY 2005 JEEP LIBERTY LIMITED WHICH HAD 132,026 MILES. APPAR...
Apr 10, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITYTHE RADIATOR ON THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPLACED TIMES IN THE 8 YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT. IT HAS 7 RECAL...
Dec 1, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE2005 JEEP LIBERTY. CARE HAS HAD FEW RECALLS WHICH INCLUDES THE MOST RECENT RECALL REGARDING THE GAS ...
Nov 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST...
Sep 13, 2014ENGINE2010 ENGINE SHUT DOWN WITH ONLY 105,000 MILES. I HAD REPLACED THE EGR VALVE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY W...
Sep 13, 2014ENGINE2005 JEEP LIBERTY WITH DIESEL ENGINE. ORIGINAL ENGINE DIED WITH ONLY 110,000 MILES. CHRYSLER OFFERED...
Apr 6, 2014ENGINEPULLEY RUBBER SEPARATED BETWEEN THE HARMONIC BALANCER AND SERPENTINE PULLEY LEAVING ME WITH NO STEER...
Apr 1, 2014ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILL...
Apr 1, 2014ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE HIS VEHICLE R...
Feb 1, 2014ENGINEPULL OUT OF DRIVEWAY TO STOP SIGN. PULLED OUT INTO INTERSECTION AND THERE WAS A LOUD BANG FOLLOWED B...
Jan 29, 2014ENGINEWENT TO START MY CAR IN THE MORNING AND THE OIL LIGHT CAME ON, AND A LOUD KNOCKING FROM UNDER THE HO...
Sep 22, 2013ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 10 MPH AND NOTICED THAT THE TEMPER...
Dec 4, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE S...
Oct 18, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WENT OUT TO START HIS VEHICLE. ...
Sep 1, 2012ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 JEEP LIBERTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUM...
Feb 7, 2012ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMINTAKE VALVE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. GAS SPILLS DURING REFUELING. *TR

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