Does the 2005 Jeep Liberty have steering problems?

NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 13 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,500 miles.

Which Jeep Liberty year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 Jeep Liberty has the most steering complaints (61), compared with 61 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Jeep Liberty?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Jeep Liberty is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Jeep Liberty Steering Problems

NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 5% of all 1,118 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 8 Liberty model years. These complaints report 13 crashes, 1 fire, and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 73,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 61; 5% of 1,118
Crashes reported: 13
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 6
Median mileage: 73,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Jeep Liberty steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 6, 2005, latest Jun 16, 2025.

61 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2025 Q2; peak 2007 Q2 (3).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Jeep Liberty

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Liberty model year

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

200561 (5%)
200651 (4%)
200718 (3%)
200812 (2%)
20091 (1%)
20102 (1%)
20115 (3%)
20126 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Jeep Liberty have steering problems?: NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Jeep Liberty, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 13 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 73,500 miles.
Which Jeep Liberty year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 Jeep Liberty has the most steering complaints (61), compared with 61 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Jeep Liberty?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Jeep Liberty is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.