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2005 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems

NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 8% of all 1,118 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 8 Liberty model years. These complaints report 9 crashes, 10 fires, and 7 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 53,400 miles.

Engine complaints
92
8% of 1,118
Crashes reported
9
Fires reported
10
Injuries reported
7
Median mileage
53,400 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Jeep Liberty engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 2, 2005, latest Jan 21, 2021.

2005 Jeep Liberty engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter72005 Q22006 Q32008 Q22010 Q32013 Q12014 Q22015 Q32019 Q1
92 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q2 to 2021 Q1; peak 2006 Q3 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Jeep Liberty

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Liberty model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200592 (8%)
  2. 2006102 (7%)
  3. 200728 (4%)
  4. 200855 (10%)
  5. 200912 (11%)
  6. 201031 (16%)
  7. 201126 (14%)
  8. 201257 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Jeep Liberty have engine problems?
NHTSA has 92 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 9 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 53,400 miles.
Which Jeep Liberty year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Jeep Liberty has the most engine complaints (102), compared with 92 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Jeep Liberty?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Jeep Liberty is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.