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 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

123886 mi

US $120
Clunk noticed from wheel area when hitting road imperfections, vehicle seemed to wander a bit on the highway. Found driver's side and passenger's side outer tie rods had play. Replaced both side inner AND outer tie rods. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

217000 mi

US $160
Replaced Ball Joints on both sides. 
233000 mi

US $240
Replaced Power Steering Pump and Pulley, also the Pressure hoses.. 
127200 mi

US $1100
Front left and right lower ball joints and upper control arms replaced. Rubber boots were torn on ball joints. Rubber cracked on control arms. Car drove fine before repair -- no symptoms. 
61000 mi

US $1950
Repaired leaky steering pinion. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

48000 mi Factory replaced faulty ball joints. 
118000 mi

US $470
Power steering hose burst ,sprayed fluid all over engine,need 2 cans cleaner to clean area, plus fill system with new fluid. 
122000 mi

US $1200
rear end needed replacement of large mount. 
98000 mi

US $2000
front driveshaft, both front axles, both front wheel hubs 
79360 mi

C $600
replaced springs/shocks and lower control arm to clevis bushings. Regular wear items. 
121000 mi

US $200
suspension groaning and squeaking, especially over speed bumps, and especially when outside air temp was below 65 degrees. 
127000 mi

US $325
Loose Bolt front suspension 
142000 mi

US $200
rear susp component that looks like a huge steel boomerang. 
172000 mi

US $1000
Tech reported that "Front lower ball joint boots are torn and have no grease. Recommend replace lower ball joints and align wheels". 
47120 mi Noticed problem with the bushings. The parts were ordered but they sent the wrong ones so we are waiting on parts to fix that. 
66000 mi

US $289
Replaced rear shocks. 
68000 mi

US $600
Replace front struts.  
117800 mi

C $500
Bad front drivers-side wheel bearing, hub assembly replaced 
158100 mi Replaced both rear trailing arms under recall after one broke 
62620 mi

C $400
both front wheel bearing went on it and had to be replaced, replaced both wheel bearings. 
79360 mi

C $100
tie rod end on drivers side replaced and also front end alignment was done 
83700 mi

C $600
sway bar bushings worn out 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

147000 mi

US $1300
Replaced rack in rack and pinion steering 
55000 mi

US $150
grinding sound rear wheel 
75000 mi

US $360
Power steering high pressure hose. It was cracked and leaking very slowly. I rang two Chrsyler parts stores and got hugely different quotes for the same part number; between $164-$240. The higher priced store retracted after I confronted them on it. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty Suspension Problems

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