2005 Jeep Liberty Jeep Liberty 2005

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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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2005 Jeep Liberty brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (10%)

$1000 - $2499 (10%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (70%)

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

81000 mi

US $40
Replaced rear pads. 
97000 mi

US $1300
Abs was not working properly, replaces computer boards, roters and breakes also. 
103000 mi

US $85
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. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

68000 mi

US $120
The brake hose that connects to the brake caliber separated at the compression fitting between the rubber portion of the hose and the steel line. Mechanic replaced the brake hose and corroded bleeder valve on left front. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

59300 mi

US $60
Caliper froze up, had to replace it. Pads and rotors still good. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

83700 mi

C $3000
brake parking brake cable replaced 
53500 mi back rotors and calipers burnt up never heard them scraping or metal sound 
62000 mi ABS sensor went bad had to be replaced 
67200 mi

US $50
Rear caliper was bad and was dragging slightly, causing a vibration between 40-55 MPH 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

106000 mi Emergency brake not holding on a hill when sold. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty Brake Problems

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