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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%)

Chart based on 238 repairs.
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2005 Jeep Liberty repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (39%)

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Chart based on 200 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Jeep Liberty

Engine not specified

Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

164000 mi

US $1800
Front drive shaft had to be replaced (vehicle is 4wd).  AC condenser also had to be replaced. 
Jeep Liberty in Qatar
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

70680 mi

﷼1000
AC stopped working 
Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Nov 2010 - Jun 2012
Jul 2011

93700 mi

US $800
water pump leaking 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2010 - Jun 2011
Mar 2010

94860 mi

C $150
loose motor mounts---noise on take off and stopping--repaired. 
Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2018
Apr 2012

80000 mi

US $115
Bad Battery 
Sep 2013

97000 mi

US $1300
Abs was not working properly, replaces computer boards, roters and breakes also. 
Dec 2014

111000 mi

US $850
Dealer quoted me $10K for a bad turbo, and other repairs. $700 later I had the fluids changed and took the truck to a friend. H found a U joint causing the shake. $150 later the Jeep is fine with no other problems. 
Sep 2017

140000 mi
Sunroof was stuck in open position 
Feb 2018

141000 mi

US $500
Also fixed sunroof 
Jeep Liberty in Kansas, United States
Aug 2010 - Jul 2012
Oct 2010

95000 mi

US $500
went out to start and got to the Start position on the key and nothing. No clicks noise of any kind after the start position reached. All other electrical accessories seemed to work but no start. 
May 2011

103000 mi

US $85
Engine light came on steady and will not go out until EGR System maintanence is performed. Unsure as to what it will require for repair. 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. 
Oct 2011

115500 mi

US $2500
EGR System glogged and EGR Valve Failure 
Jeep Liberty in Missouri, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2022
Feb 2015

51000 mi

US $440
#3 Glow plug replacement 
Jul 2021

81000 mi

US $40
Replaced rear pads. 
Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
Sep 2006 - Jun 2011
Mar 2006

25000 mi
Fuel leaking out of filter assembly. Dealer replaced assembly. 
Dec 2008

72000 mi

US $700
Rear end whine at moderate to high speed. Rebuilt the rear end. Factory did not assemble properly from begining. No parts required. Mechanic just put it back together correctly and fixed the problem. 
Nov 2010

88000 mi

US $3000
Had to replace torque converter and overhaul transmission. So much for Jeep/Chrysler quality. Replaced torque converter and pump. 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Sep 2005 - May 2010
Sep 2005

35 mi
my speed control was not turned on at the factory . 
Apr 2007

21000 mi
replaced torque converter and front pump on transmission under warranty. Replaced the Lower ball joints per recall repaired front grill, connecting tab broke 
Mar 2008

31000 mi
Replaced EGR valve. 
Jul 2008

35000 mi
The driveshaft was building up torque because the splines on the yoke would not slide. Lubed the splines and fixed the problem 
May 2009

45000 mi

US $180
replaced EGR valve 
Aug 2009

51000 mi
removed and cleaned boost pressure sensor 
Feb 2010

54000 mi
Check engine light came on and got code 299. I removed the boost pressure sensor and cleaned it and reinstalled it and the check engine light went off. 
Mar 2010

57000 mi

US $50
oil pressure light came on, replaced the oil pressure sensor 
Apr 2010

58000 mi
code 299 again, remove boost pressure sensor and clean and engine light goes out 
Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jun 2011

133000 mi

US $200
alternator went out 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Apr 2008 - Sep 2015
May 2008

50000 mi

US $52
Fixed passenger rear door handle which broke from pulling on it too hard. 
Jul 2008

51000 mi

US $70
Blower Fan stopped working on speed 1 and speed 2. I replace a resistor that is found behind the glove box. Cost $30, before that my brother-in-law told me to check relay, which I also replaced $25. That was not the solution it was the resistor. Waste 
Jeep Liberty in Nebraska, United States
Sep 2005 - Sep 2011
May 2005

2600 mi
Computer reflashed due to harsh shifting of automatic transmission (2 hours). 
Jun 2006

21800 mi
EGR valve replaced and computer reflashed (3 hours). 
Aug 2006

25000 mi
Reflash computer for scan tool operation (1 hour). 
Jun 2007

39200 mi
Torque converter replaced due to manufacturer recall (1day). 
Feb 2008

54500 mi

US $75
Alternator clutch-pulley replaced by owner. Depending on the method of replacement (special tools, impact wrench if works or disassembling alternator) could take dealer up to 2 hours. 
Dec 2008

60000 mi
Turbo hose popped off engine causing engine to dramatically lose power close to home. Took about 1 hour to remove, clean and securely replace both hoses.  
Jan 2009

62000 mi

US $160
Engine cooling fan clutch failed. It took 2 hrs for me to make a special tool and 3 hrs to replace the fan clutch. Maybe 3 hrs at a dealership with proper tools counting time in and out. 
May 2010

72000 mi
Replaced rear Universal Joint in drive shaft. Part cost under $10.00. Took owner 2 hours to replace. Replaced rear Universal Joint in drive shaft. Part cost under $10.00. Took owner 2 hours to replace. 
Jan 2011

87000 mi

US $105
Code P0069 boost correlation error between manifold sensor and nominal atmo reading in CPU. Boost read 16.5 - 16.7 before repair and 14.2 - 14.5 after repair, nominal at idle. 
Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Sep 2012 - Jan 2013
Dec 2012

104000 mi

US $3000
Tranmission just exploded. No warning. Had it replaced. 
Jeep Liberty in Maryland, United States
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
Aug 2021

119958 mi

US $100
Alternator stopped charging. Vehicle had to be towed home. Reman unit purchased from RockAuto 
Dec 2021

123456 mi

US $350
One idler completely failed. Bearings disintegrated, vehicle had to be towed home. Destroyed idler destroyed accessory belt as well. While replacing belt and idler, it was discovered that the other idler on the engine was not far behind. These idlers were VERY difficult to find due to them being part of the 2.8L VM Motori diesel engine. In their infinite wisdom (of cost-cutting...ahem), Chrysler built the Liberty CRD vehicles without an in-tank lift pump. The fuel is drawn out of the tank by the injection pump which places the entire fuel line in a vacuum rather than under pressure. If any leaks exist within the fuel line, the engine will start, suck air, and stall. The filter head must then be primed using the pump/bleed procedure before the vehicle will start again. Sasquatch Parts makes a retrofit kit that allows you to install a lift pump in the tank (complete with necessary wiring harness). 
Jan 2022

123886 mi

US $223
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. After installing in-tank fuel pump, fuel filter head was found to be leaking. Replaced filter head unit (included fuel filter head assembly, fuel filter, and water-in-fuel sensor). 
Jeep Liberty in Colorado, United States
Oct 2007 - Oct 2011
Aug 2008

20000 mi

US $75
Navigation radio stopped working. 
Jun 2009

23000 mi

US $100
Check engine light. Two fault codes for transmission control module. When reset the check engine light stayed off. 
Jeep Liberty in Iceland
Aug 2012 - May 2014
Sep 2012

48360 mi
The starting switch quit working, when the actuator pin broke. I replaced with DORMAN part (part no. 924-704). 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014
Jan 2014

53000 mi

US $400
Power windows failure in all four windows. 
Feb 2014

53000 mi

US $1925
Clutch replacement, including dual/double flywheel and master/slave single unit cylinder, all new after-market parts and labor. 
Jeep Liberty in Arkansas, United States
Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
Mar 2016

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. 
Apr 2017

76000 mi

US $80
After being parked for almost 4 months (broken hand prevented me from being able to shift gears) the clutch went all the way to the floor and the Jeep would get stuck in 1st gear. The repair shop discovered water had gotten into the hydraulic lines. He drained and replaced the fluid which seems to have solved the problem. No leaks were found so still a mystery as to how water got into the system. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
Mar 2014 - Jun 2015
Jul 2014

112200 mi

US $350
Transmission flushed, transmission filter replaced. 
Aug 2014

112600 mi

US $1200
Radiator was cracked, replaced radiator, thermostat, water pump. 
Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States
Oct 2010 - Jun 2014
Oct 2011

44500 mi

US $500
Water pump about to go out. Belt tensioner replaced, serp belt replaced. 
Jul 2013

59300 mi

US $60
Caliper froze up, had to replace it. Pads and rotors still good. 
Jeep Liberty in Missouri, United States
Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
Aug 2013

88000 mi
Needed new battery 
Dec 2014

99000 mi

US $100
Water pump failed, replaced hoses & thermostat while it was apart. 
Sep 2015

106000 mi

US $189
Radiator cooling fan quit - AC wasn't cooling at a stop. Engine could have overheated but didn't. Right front passenger window regulator failed. Replaced regulator and motor. 
Oct 2015

106200 mi

US $130
Left rear window regulator failed - wonder when the other two will fail. THis is second window regulator replaced in last 1-1/2 mos. 
Jeep Liberty in Colorado, United States
Jun 2010 - Dec 2012
Oct 2010

35000 mi

US $3000
replace top end of engine, faulty valves 
Oct 2011

50000 mi

US $465
repair electric windows repair electric windows 
Mar 2012

61000 mi

US $500
Noise from front of engine. Replaced water pump and serpentine belt. Repaired leaky steering pinion. Replaced alternator. Water pump, serpentine belt and leaky steering pinion replaced alternator 
Jeep Liberty in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - Jan 2011
Aug 2010

110000 mi

US $70
The transmission is dead and needs to be replaced. Have called several Jeep dealers and no one knows if my manufacturer trans is a 3 wire or a 4 wire. This information is stopping me from ordering the correct afterparts trans. 
Dec 2010

111000 mi

US $1500
The transmission died. It was replaced using an aftermarket transmission purchased from LMQ/LQK??? 
Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Jan 2007 - Dec 2014
Jul 2007

30361 mi
Belt tensioner replaced under warranty 
Oct 2009

64000 mi

US $59
Multifunction turn signal switch replaced. Ordered part online and replaced myself. 
Nov 2012

105500 mi

US $32
Hood struts worn out. Replaced both myself in under 5 minutes. 
Sep 2013

113000 mi

US $12
The driver side sun visor support clip broke. Easy one minute fix with a torx screwdriver. 
Nov 2013

116000 mi

US $700
Radiator was replaced. It had developed a tiny hairline crack that was slowly leaking. Also had the thermostat, upper hose and lower hose replaced as a preventative measure. Both of the old original hoses looked great inside and out. 
Jul 2014

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. 
Sep 2014

130000 mi

US $45
Key would not move from the On position to the Start position thereby preventing the car from starting. Turns out the ignition switch actuator pin broke. The broken metal pin free-floated and caused the switch to bind. 
Nov 2014

133000 mi

US $600
Fully warmed up car would run very poorly for a few seconds and die after sitting 20 or 30 minutes (like the amount of time shopping). Car would start after another 30 minutes of cool down. No check engine light. Fuel pump replaced. 
Jeep Liberty in South Carolina, United States
Oct 2014 - Mar 2018
Nov 2014

170000 mi

US $200
Changed Transmission Fluid and replaced water pump 
Jan 2015

US $350
Replaced Radiator 
Jun 2017

217000 mi

US $160
Replaced Ball Joints on both sides. 
Nov 2017

233000 mi

US $240
Replaced Power Steering Pump and Pulley, also the Pressure hoses.. 
Jeep Liberty in Tennessee, United States
Jul 2013 - Aug 2013
Aug 2013

165000 mi

US $250
Belt broke due to faulty alternator clutch pulley, which also caused the tension to fail. 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Aug 2009 - Dec 2014
Sep 2009

49150 mi

US $582
replaced motor for driver's window 
Aug 2010

59066 mi

US $295
had to have engine replaced because of damaged rocker arm replaced motor for left passenger window 
Sep 2010

60566 mi

US $330
Starter replaced. starter replaced 
Jan 2014

70450 mi

US $6000
had to have the transmission rebuilt 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Feb 2009 - Mar 2010
Mar 2009

53000 mi
Light signaled a problem with the TCM, I think 0035 and 0031. Did not address issue. After 2 weeks, driving I lost forward motion, caused by transmission failure. I was told lubrication had not been making it to some part. Was told it is common w/Liberty Engine light showed oxygen sensor malfunction. It turned out during the previous repair, the wire leading to the oxygen sensor on the driver side was rubbing against the exhaust pipe. One zip tie later and all was well. Gears were not properly engaging. A solenoid was the culprit. Not sure if it was damaged during previous repair, but was replaced free of charge. 
Jeep Liberty in Tennessee, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Jul 2010

110000 mi

US $210
had transmission pan dropped fluid replace along with filter due to transmission shifting erratically problem was fixed after fluid and filter replaced no wear metals found in fluid or pan. 
Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Sep 2007 - Dec 2015
Mar 2011

47000 mi
Catalytic Converter failed. Dealer replaced it under original powertrain warranty. 
Oct 2011

54000 mi

US $100
After app. 1 hr. of driving, no air would come out the vents. Fault was a low pressure cut off switch which was ordered and replaced. 
Oct 2014

81700 mi

US $906
Oxygen sensor failed. Rear driver-side electric window motor failed. 
Mar 2015

87000 mi

US $562
Key ignition broke. It had to be replaced and re-programmed for the key. 
Sep 2015

93000 mi
Cylinder head developed oil leak allowing oil to enter cylinder #6. Only real symptom a warning light, so plan to live with it. 
Dec 2015

93000 mi

US $1500
Transmission completely failed. A used transmission was purchased and installed. The replacement transmission failed within a day in the exact same manner as the original. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and traded in for a new vehicle. Cylinder head oil leak. 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Dec 2012 - Jun 2014
Feb 2013

66300 mi
Vibration. Replaced U joint Driveline vibration. Dealer replaced pinion bearing. 
Apr 2013

67200 mi

US $50
Rear caliper was bad and was dragging slightly, causing a vibration between 40-55 MPH 
Jeep Liberty in Virginia, United States
Sep 2008 - Feb 2013
Nov 2010

45000 mi

US $1100
The car was towed to the dealer Transmission would not shift into 3rd or 4th Car was fixed after 6 business days. 
Feb 2011

47000 mi

US $75
U Joint was failing lots of noise and vibration at low speeds.. it was about to break. Fixed The same day by a Local auto shop. 
Jeep Liberty in California, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2018
May 2013

119000 mi

US $200
TPMS light on. Replace two sensors. 
Jun 2013

121000 mi

US $200
driver side window regulator suspension groaning and squeaking, especially over speed bumps, and especially when outside air temp was below 65 degrees. 
Jul 2013

124000 mi

US $300
LT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER GRATING NOISE 
Aug 2013

125000 mi

US $320
1) Serpentine belt tensioner R&R 2) Harmonic Damper R&R 3) Fan Clutch R&R 
Sep 2013

127000 mi

US $325
TPMS Sensor Loose Bolt front suspension 
Dec 2013

130000 mi

US $200
Water pump leaking. R&R water pump. 
Apr 2014

133800 mi

US $200
4X4 light t-case switch faulty 
Sep 2014

142000 mi

US $200
rear susp component that looks like a huge steel boomerang. cracked transmission mount(s). cracked engine mount(s). 
Sep 2015

156000 mi

US $225
Ignition key jammed in tumbler. Could not remove key. 
Nov 2015

158000 mi
IGNITION KEY STUCK IN TUMBLER THIRD FAILURE IN FOUR MONTHS 
Dec 2015

160000 mi

US $680
IGNITION KEY JAMMED IN IGNITION 4TH TIME IN 5 MONTHS 
Sep 2016

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". 
Nov 2016

173500 mi

US $1075
4x4 ENGAGE LINKAGE CABLE BROKE. COULD NOT ENGAGE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. 
Jan 2017

174300 mi

US $320
Console Lt Rr Window switch inop. R&R Master Window Switch Assy. 
Jeep Liberty in West Virginia, United States
Sep 2008 - Nov 2015
Oct 2008

50000 mi

US $75
Rear pinion seal was leaking. Called ChryCo and told it was NOT covered under the 7/70 powertrain warranty. Stealership wanted $140 for repair, independent shop did it for $63 + $12 for Mopar seal. 
Mar 2013

119000 mi

US $1250
AC clutch failed. Dealer said the compressor itself imploded and metal contaminated system, but doubt that - had AC clutch fail on 02 Liberty with same mileage, same symptoms, but clutch replacement not advised - got NAPA compressor. 
Dec 2014

144000 mi

US $150
Oil pressure sending unit had been seeping/leaking oil for 6 months. Oil pressure light came on at every stoplight. Replaced the sending unit and solved the problem. 
Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
Mar 2013 - Jun 2015
Sep 2013

110000 mi
Horn started blowing during rain. I pulled the fuse and it stopped but some idiot decided the horn fuse is shared with the power windows so I can't function without it. Shop looked it over and said windshield seal was leaking onto fusebox 
Sep 2014

115000 mi

US $500
AC compressor seized up. Luckily I got it to the shop in time and only the compressor and belt had to be replaced. It didn't take anything else with it. My bud with a 2004 Jeep Liberty had the same issue but it was $1000 due to extra damage 
Jan 2015

113100 mi

US $20
I had to replace the AC Blower motor resistor. It got to the point of where the AC would only work on setting 4, not 1-3. A Google search showed this as a common problem in this vehicle. Bought the part off of Amazon and now it works. 
Jun 2015

117000 mi
Brakes and rotors needed to be replaced and muffler had a hole in it somewhere so it was getting loud. 
Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2007 - Oct 2015
Mar 2010

117800 mi

C $500
Bad front drivers-side wheel bearing, hub assembly replaced 
Oct 2014

155100 mi

C $800
Replaced water pump and serpentine belt Replaced a/c compressor with aftermarket part due to clutch failure 
Oct 2015

158100 mi
Replaced both rear trailing arms under recall after one broke 
Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

114000 mi

US $350
ENGINE LIGHT ON, REPLACED ALL 4 O2 SENSORS 
Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2007 - Jan 2010
Feb 2009

66000 mi

US $289
Replaced rear shocks. 
Mar 2009

68000 mi

US $600
Replace front struts.  
Jeep Liberty in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Sep 2007 - May 2008
Apr 2008

35692 mi
Speedometer and odometer stopped working. Engine light came on. Speed sensor was ordered and installed. One visit to diagnose problem and order part. Speedometer not working and engine light came on. Repair made at the dealer under warranty by replacing a speed sensor. 
Jeep Liberty in Michigan, United States
Mar 2013 - Sep 2014
Dec 2013

110000 mi

US $90
Replace rear driveshaft U-joint. 
Jeep Liberty in Kansas, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
Jul 2015

85000 mi

US $4500
Metal in oil - failure of rod bearings. No other engine issues - good compression. 
Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States
Apr 2009 - Dec 2011
Jul 2009

78000 mi

US $80
Code reported for missfire in cyl 3 (3.7L). Plugs previously replaced. Swapped coil packs this time to attempt to determine problem. 
Sep 2010

83000 mi

US $200
Blower fan resistor failed, replaced. this is the 2nd time in this cars history, 1st time occured at appx 30,000. 
Dec 2010

84000 mi

US $120
Failed TPMS Sensor on passenger side wheel. 2nd occurrence (first was prior to being in the group) 
May 2011

98000 mi

US $100
Water pump replacement. replaced radiator hoses since the system was dry. 
Jeep Liberty in Nebraska, United States
Jul 2008 - Sep 2008
Mar 2008

55000 mi

US $100
Rear driveshaft U-joint 
Jeep Liberty in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2007 - Jun 2011
Oct 2007

35960 mi
Had power window switch replaced under warranty. 
Jan 2010

73780 mi

C $480
Replaced intermediate shaft and both CV shafts. Due to normal wear. 
Apr 2010

76260 mi

C $12
Transfer case range selector shaft leaking. Replaced seal myself. Cost $11.96 CDN to affect the reapir and approximately one and a half hours of my time. 
May 2010

79360 mi

C $600
replaced springs/shocks and lower control arm to clevis bushings. Regular wear items. 
Jeep Liberty in Germany
May 2010 - Feb 2016
Jul 2010

38440 mi

€3018
Transmission went out while driving, had to have car towed to a garage. Car would roll even in park. had to order transmission and have replaced. 
Apr 2011

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. 
Mar 2012

57040 mi

€75
replaced water pump 
Jeep Liberty in New York, United States
Oct 2007 - Dec 2020
Jan 2009

39000 mi
Fan switch on dashboard for heating, aircondtioning,would only operate on 4th (highest setting 1,2,3, would not operate.I have extented waranty that I paid 1200 for that didn't cover that part how convienent for the dealer or chrysler. 
Jul 2010

53500 mi
back rotors and calipers burnt up never heard them scraping or metal sound 
Jan 2011

59000 mi
leather drivers seat worn out and tore. Waiting to hear from Chrysler if they will help with repair. 
Mar 2011

60000 mi

US $250
Leather wore out on drivers seat then ripped leaving foam and netting. Leather seat should last way more than 5 years. 
May 2011

62000 mi

US $224
ABS sensor went bad had to be replaced Sensor in ABS System had to be replaced. Brake warning light and ABS idiot light kept coming on  
Jan 2012

51500 mi
Blown front right speaker under warranty but still will cost money to replace 
Aug 2013

81000 mi

US $3340
Heard a bump when I was on the highway, when I got to my exit car did not move when I steped on the gas.Had the car towed to my mechanic and he turned it over to his transmission guy said torche converter was shot and I needed a transmission 
Dec 2013

84000 mi

US $100
seems I only bought new battery 2 years agoShop said battery was stamped 2009 maybe i bought an old battery from Auto Zone. This summer cleaned terminals and greased them everything was fine????????? 
Jan 2014

72200 mi

US $75
Both headlights went out only high beams worked. Shop said needed both new headlight bulbs. 
May 2014

88000 mi
Tire pressure sensor was leaking air. They replaced it but lights were still on that the tire pressure was low even though they checked all tire pressures Same problem, tire pressure sensor was leaking air. 
Jun 2014

88000 mi
tire pressure sensor light not going off. Still has not been solved they said they ordered the part ansd have never called me to come in 
Jul 2014

89000 mi

US $264
Air conditioner belts and clutch bearings the whole unit that is on the compressor. Air conditioner belts and clutch bearings the whole unit that is on the compressor. 
Sep 2014

89000 mi

US $622
Radiator tank had to be replaced engine overheated had to push it to side of road let it cool and then drive to my mechanic. Whole radiator plus themostat and hoses had to be replaced. 
Nov 2014

91000 mi
Fan working but no Heat 
Dec 2014

91000 mi

US $347
Inside heater unit under dash had to be replaced. Heard water sounds inside dash under glovebox. 
Feb 2015

92700 mi
Non Jeep thermostat causeing radiator to boil over needed to replace with original Jeep thermostat. 
Jun 2015

97000 mi

US $1000
Transmission was low on fluid and started to slip didn't know was on a trip. Just made it home ,engine light came on. 
Dec 2015

99000 mi
Engine light on 
Jan 2017

93700 mi

US $200
Car didn't start no sound what so ever. Had to have the car towed from work twice. Researched this problem with Jeep owners found out about ignition switch and actuator pin. My mechanic replaced ignition switch problem solved. Pin was OK. 
Apr 2018

116000 mi

US $125
Car did not start, can't find the problem checked all electrical actuator pin, ignition switch, starter connections, battery, sometime car start sometimes not. Picked up says to try it out. cant find problem. 
Jul 2018

117000 mi

US $125
Car doesn't start every time it rains, not reliable 
Aug 2018

118500 mi

US $600
Finally problem discovered by accident it was a bad solenoid in the transmission. Unbelievable when they went to replace new 4 wheel drive lever car still wouldn't start the mechanic checked solenoid and it was bad 2 years of problems all because of that. Car starts fine now all the way to Jan 2019. Over $1600 worth of repairs and diagnostics for a bad solenoid. 
Jun 2020

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. 
Sep 2020

122000 mi

US $1200
replace oxygen sensor for engine light to go off,  rear end needed replacement of large mount. 
Jeep Liberty in New Jersey, United States
Mar 2005 - Apr 2011
Jul 2005

110 mi
replaced water pump...under warranty 
Jun 2007

26000 mi
replaced water pump...under warranty 
Jul 2009

78000 mi

US $750
replaced water pump 
Jun 2010

86000 mi

US $625
replaced left front axle 
Apr 2011

98000 mi

US $2000
front driveshaft, both front axles, both front wheel hubs front driveshaft, both front axles, both front wheel hubs 
Jeep Liberty in Connecticut, United States
Nov 2011 - Dec 2011
Dec 2011

185000 mi
Auto locks failure, auto lights failure, radio failure. A fuse in the passenger compartment fusebox was lightly corroded. 
Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Mar 2015 - Jul 2017
Oct 2015

105080 mi

C $500
filter change, flush and replace cooling lines, lube linkage 
Jan 2016

106840 mi
Assumption that the Oct 2015 flush and new filter would fix, proved wrong. Vertical shaft exits housing to linkage was seized- no boot so crap gets in and eventually freezes up. I bent linkage trying to shift gears. Clean,Lubricate,greas 
Jeep Liberty in Arizona, United States
- May 2007
May 2007

48000 mi
Factory replaced faulty ball joints. 
Jeep Liberty in New Brunswick, Canada
Nov 2009 - Mar 2018
Dec 2009

55800 mi

C $90
sensors started to act bad, replaced one, now other side gone, have to replace it also 
Nov 2010

62620 mi

C $400
both front wheel bearing went on it and had to be replaced, replaced both wheel bearings. 
Jun 2012

66340 mi

C $1000
replaced front axle on passenger side 
Sep 2014

79360 mi

C $100
tie rod end on drivers side replaced and also front end alignment was done 
Sep 2015

83700 mi

C $600
sway bar bushings worn out 
Dec 2017

83700 mi

C $3000
repaired rocker planels and holes in floor new battery and starter brake parking brake cable replaced transmission cover propeller shaft replacement 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Dec 2016 - Mar 2017
Dec 2016

84000 mi

US $2600
3.5 liter engine needed a valve job. Cylinder number 6 failed. The head had to be taken to a machine shop and repaired. I then sold the car. 
Jeep Liberty in Florida, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2018
Feb 2016

151900 mi

US $600
Failed thermostat housing. 
Jeep Liberty in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Oct 2011
Apr 2011

86000 mi
CEL on for bad o2 sensors, replaced. 
May 2011

87000 mi

US $2000
Heads removed for valve job.  CEL back on for bad o2 sensors, replaced already 1 month ago. Replaced again. 
Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
Sep 2007 - Sep 2010
Jul 2010

59000 mi

US $25
replacement of the u-joints in the rear driveshaft 
Jeep Liberty in Indiana, United States
May 2009 - Apr 2013
Oct 2011

75300 mi

US $500
Oil line seal leak, fixed with no further issues.  Fuel vacuum pump, replaced, no further issues. 
Mar 2012

77000 mi

US $600
Fuel tank sensor bad. Replaced. Fuel pump, replaced after fuel pump sensor failed. No further issues. 
Jeep Liberty in Ohio, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2013
Jul 2011

55000 mi

US $150
grinding sound rear wheel 
Jeep Liberty in Illinois, United States
Sep 2013 - Oct 2015
Dec 2013

147000 mi

US $1300
Replaced rack in rack and pinion steering 
Jeep Liberty in British Columbia, Canada
Feb 2011 - Dec 2014
Nov 2011

77500 mi

C $100
TPMS front right failed, leaking air – replaced 
Jan 2012

79240 mi

C $100
TPMS front left failed, leaking air - replaced 
Oct 2014

111080 mi
Replace coil packs 
Jeep Liberty in North Carolina, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2012
Aug 2012

128000 mi

US $100
Lack of power. Dealer says glow plug replacement. Crazy. They cleared the codes, reportly 5, and then test drove again, with two codes for glow plug replacement. Starts fine, just lacking power and lurches like running out of fuel. 
Jeep Liberty in Montana, United States
May 2012 - Sep 2012
Jun 2012

104000 mi

US $5
Transmission was slow to engage and had inconsistent rpm's. After researching the causes we replaced the pcv valve and it fixed the problem. 
Jeep Liberty in Wisconsin, United States
Feb 2008 - Apr 2011
Jun 2008

70000 mi

US $7
Diagnosed and replaced power mirror switch. 
Jan 2009

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. 
May 2009

89000 mi

US $20
AC was working but blower motor didn't. Burned out fan speed control resistor. Very easy repair. Resistor is located behind glove box. 
Jun 2009

91000 mi

US $6
rear brake light exploded, no damage to lens. Owner repaired. 
Aug 2009

95000 mi

US $230
Rear tail light blew again. A plastic lens inside of the housing had come loose and was resting on the bulb causing overheating. Front right headlight blew out. Replaced battery, rear tail lamp and front right headlamp 
Nov 2010

121000 mi

US $43
Rear window wiper motor burned out 
Jan 2011

125000 mi

US $640
replaced faulty oil pressure sensor and transfer case position sensor.  water pump replaced. noticed by mechanic during repairs to other systems 

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2005 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

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

Jeep Liberty in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2011 - Aug 2011
Aug 2011

125240 mi

C $1500
pinion bearing, so i replaced all parts including outer wheel bearings, universal. humming is gone and transmission response is 100% 
Jeep Liberty in West Virginia, United States
Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
Sep 2011

106000 mi
Flat spot in fuel gage sending unit when sold. Emergency brake not holding on a hill when sold. 

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