2005 Jeep Liberty transmission problems

Filed Oct 20, 2025 · Suspension, Transmission · KY · crash

The ball joint broke while I was driving I lost all control of vehicle

Filed Oct 1, 2025 · Suspension, Transmission · 200,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was shaking erratically. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transfer case and transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact researched the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V278000 (Suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to submit the repair documents regarding the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the replacement of the transfer case and the transmission replacement were not covered under the recall. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Body, Suspension · 129,000 miles · GA

Front lower ball joint on right side has fell out twice, 8 months apart. Both times the vehicle was in motion, going less the 20 MPH. Road conditions were dry, and on on regular paved road. I was driving straight on the road both times. The first time it broke, it cause my wheel to break and flatter my tire, second time it damaged my wheel but didn't not bust through it. Motor mounts have broke 2 times as week 1 week after repaired it broke the 2nd time. Transmission mount has also broke.

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 142,000 miles · CA

My car had been driving fine when I was on my way to work this morning I felt a pop under the car and then my car lost power and now it won't go into gear.. But it still turns on.

Filed Jul 23, 2020 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · WA

The manual transmission slips out of 1st gear. It's dangerous when trying to make a left turn, or merging into traffic, red lights uphill. It is unsafe for the car to drop out of gear and looses power when it is most important to get out of the way. This transmission issue leads to a lot of 'near misses' from drivers behind who expect to roll forward as normal or flowing traffic who don't expect a car to stop in front of them. Mechanics say this is a known issue for this model. I took the car into the dealership when the problem first started, and while they know of the problem they were not able to fix it under the warranty (which at the time it was still under). In various jeep forums, I've seen other users complain of the same safety issue. At one point there was talk of a class action suit - but nothing happened. There is undoubtedly data around this. Look at how many jeep accidents happen within a few seconds of starting (from a stop sign, light, up-hill, etc). I bet most accidents happen from behind, or from the side (while merging).

Filed Jun 15, 2020 · Transmission · 99,000 miles · GA

Another issue my jeep liberty renegade has, the vehicle will not go all the way into park position, and allow the ignition to be turned completely to the off position so the key can be removed. I have to push very hard on the gear shifter to get it to go into park, in order to remove the key. This could cause the vehicle not to be completely in the park position, or the vehicle to jump out of park and roll away, which could cause a serious accident, or fatal injury. When I do a search on active recalls for 2005 jeep I berry renegade, it shows one active for this issue, regarding transmission, and improper park anchor installation, which could cause the vehicle to not be in park and/or come out of park. However, when I search my vehicle VIN it doesn't show this recall active per my VIN number.

Filed Jan 15, 2019 · Transmission · NJ

Front driveshaft is vibrating and in need of replacement.

Filed Mar 6, 2018 · Seat belts, Suspension · 145,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving at any speed, unusual squeaking noises were heard coming from the ball joints. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall repair was previously performed and would not be done a second time. The contact was referred to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was not notified. The failure was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000. *tt the consumer stated the seatbelt connector fails and 4x4 fails to engage.

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Electrical, Transmission · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that after reversing in a parking space, the emergency parking brake was engaged and he exited the vehicle. A few minutes later, the vehicle was restarted and left unattended with the A/C activated. Upon return, the vehicle exploded and caught on fire. It was unknown if a police report was filed. There were no injures reported. It was unknown if the dealer or manufacturer were contacted. The failure mileage was not available. *tt

Filed Jun 5, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

The electrical system fails from winter to summer causing miscellaneous information to the computer, the auto can overheat, it can also clear down and open failure of gasoline. The ball joints fail truly. It happened to me in three occasions when I circulated by the city when crossing on a street, while passing a tumble, and on a terrace street. The front brake system breaks causing brake liquid leaks this is caused by the warming of parts and dirt. I saw the stain in the soil when I park in my garage and check.