As a single mother of baby twins, I am both completely freaked out as well as gratefully relieved to have found this site. The complaints read like a checklist of past issues and god willing, preventable future issues. The gas tank cannot be "topped off"... All things considered, this was a seemingly acceptable issue. The engine light coming on accompanied by totally unexplained stalling every so often became a problem which would cease just as randomly as it occurred. Finally (when pregnant and nervous) I brought it in after one too many times. Apparently this jeep model/year is weather sensitive. Rain seemed to be the catalyst, but I refuse to put one of those anal person car covers on becoming a slave to the weatherchannel. Mechanic changed temperamental sensor which, so far, seems to be managed. The A/C fan only works at 3 and up, which is too much hot/cold for even the most anemic after more than five minutes. Back to the weather, winter causes front struts to creak and moan like a geriatric beast. Once again, this is annoying but seemingly innocuous. Four wheel drive shift only works in part time hi (or low, don't recall), which is disappointing though again, not life threatening. The combination of these defects simply feels as if it was built with indifference to the consumer. Now that I have two priceless passengers, I refuse to wait for the cv joints to disengage before demanding all repairs be made and double checked by my implicitly trusted mechanic (ironically also a twin). In closing, thank you to all who contributed their stories and enlightening me to caution regarding the dangerous flaws as well as commiserating our shared frustration with the problems, like the window track disengaging, which combined are one big expensive potentiality dangerous headache.
2005 Jeep Liberty transmission complaints
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2005 jeep liberty shift head button broken (50,000 mi) shift is moved by small force because shift button is stuck in pushed position not coming bck to locking position so it dangerous gearshift change to different position unexpectedly by little force while driving.
My 2005 jeep liberty with 44,000 miles has both lower control arms rust out, the right side rear lower control arm has buckled due to this corrosion and nearly cause an accident. The vehicle has not been abused or modified in any way that would cause this premature corrosion. The driveshaft also has sever rust and perhaps there are more parts that I could not see that are exhibit premature corrosion. The vehicle is garage kept and I don't snow plow or off road this vehicle.
2005 jeep liberty, automatic, with 71k miles. Traveling on freeway with cruise control on when sudden loud "thud" followed by forward jerking motion. Disengaged cruise control. Was able to continue to destination. On return, jeep started but will not move in any gear. Towed to repair center. Diagnosis showed that the transmission failed but not due to lack of maintenance or driving habits. Transmission just failed. Replacement transmission is on backorder from jeep for two weeks as of this writing. I will write to chrysler as transmission are not to just fail after 71k miles. This is a defect that chrysler needs to acknowledge.
2005 jeep liberty diesel with transmission problems due to torque converter. Jeep replaced the first one at 28,000 mi and I am replacing the 2nd at 83,000 mi. I am replacing it because between 25 and 45 MPH the RPM's constantly vary by 200 to 500 RPM as well as occasionally a shifting shudder occurs which can cause rupture of the tc and subsequently destruction of the transmission at time of acceleration. I had to do something to avoid being stranded on a hill somewhere.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty diesel engine purchased new april 2005. While attempting to park the vehicle he could smell a burning odor. Upon exiting the vehicle, he noticed smoke coming from both the driver's and passenger's side rear wheels. He then attempted to move the vehicle , but it would not engage into drive mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was awaiting the diagnosis of the vehicle. He speculated that his failures are identical to the description referenced in recall campaign id number 06v341000 (power train:automatic transmission). No repairs were made to the vehicle to date. The failure and current mileages were under 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, a one axle trailer was attached to the vehicle. The vehicle exhibited an extremely low power response. In addition, the fuel mileage was poor. The failure occurred without warning. In 2007, the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v460000 (power train:automatic transmission); however, it has not corrected the issue addressed in the safety defect. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact stated that the horsepower was reduced after the recall remedy was performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 26,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.
I have a 2005 jeep liberty sport. Major snow storm and trying to get home from work. Put the car into 4 wheel drive, shaft broke from internal connector and now it is permanently stuck in four wheel drive. 4wheel drive is horrible, spun out going 10 miles per hour while going up hill, almost got struck by a truck. After some research I've found that it is widely known among the industry that the jeep liberty has a poorly designed and faulty 4 wheel drive system but jeep refuses to recall to fix the problem.
This is for a 2005 jeep liberty. Faulty speedometer. Was replaced 2 times within 2 years. Chrysler tsb indicates replacement of the rear differential fluid every year to resolve the problem. There is a problem with engineering if you have to do this. They will replace the speedometer for ~ $210.00 or change the fluid for $199.00 every year. Consumers are being held hostage for this annual charge for the fluid change as I have had my speedometer changed 2 times already. The maintenance schedule says nothing about this in schedule a. However the dealer refers to schedule b as what they recommend due to this issue. However, the book sites an exclusion in schedule b if your vehicle is used commercially, heavy hauling, snow plowing, of road use, etc. I have as of 08/06/2008 42,722 miles on this, and do to prescribe to the above exclusion.
The 2005 jeep liberty limited crd has had a residual problem of fluctuating of RPM's (shuttering) during idling, creating stalling at stop lights when the brakes are engaged on a cold engine start. At busy intersections when the brakes are engaged, the vehicle will unexpectedly lurch forward and usually cause the engine to die in the middle of traffic. This is a major safety hazard, causing an immediate life-threatening situation. This vehicle has been in the shop five times for the same issue and the problem is still present. Fuel filters, air filters, egr valves and return lines of injectors have been replaced, all to no avail. This urgent issue needs to be addressed immediately.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The vehicle was parked in the driveway on a slight incline and the engine was turned off. An hour and a half later, the vehicle rolled backwards into the street. The contact pulled the vehicle back into the driveway. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v460000 (power train: automatic transmission). The current and failure mileages were 27,600. Updated 03-04-08
I am the owner of a 2005 jeep liberty with a 2.8 diesel crd engine. Chrysler has a mandatory recall requiring some new components on the transmission and a "slight" engine detune. I purchased this vehicle for several reasons; 1. Better gas mileage. 2. More engine torque for towing and a longer lasting engine. At 31k dollars you would expect it to be good vehicle. It appears to me that chrysler has too small of a transmission on this vehicle and is detuning the engine to spare the transmission. I'm sorry, but I bought a diesel for that very reason: more torque than a gas engine. Do I have to expect this recall? It was completed last week, the jeep dealer indicated that my warranty would be void it I did not comply with the terms of the recall> sincerely, tim lett
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While the vehicle was in the park position, it began to roll in reverse and struck a small tree. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer. The rear window will need to be replaced and other damages are present. The contact believes that the failure is related to safety recall # 05v460000 (power train: automatic transmission). The current and failure mileages were 10,000.
Constant problems with shifting, acceloration, transmission issues, A/C alternator etc.
Transmission issues- 2005 jeep liberty manual transmission, would not stay in reverse and had to be forced in. Then would not shift and ground in first gear going 5 MPH. In shop 5 times all parts replaced still makes noise in reverse a thudding sound and only in reverse. Makes other noises not natural going from 1st to 2nd and back to first. Dealership replaced synchros twice, still not fixed.
Tl* - the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contacts was concerned that there were safety recalls on the vehicle, and two in particular on this vehicle, and she has not received any information stating that there was a safety recall on the vehicle. The contact stated that on 03/12/2007 she went on the internet and found that there were two safety recalls that applied to this vehicle. There had been no failures to date. The current mileage was 29,000. *ak update 05/04/07
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty diesel. Without a cause or warning, and while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle slowed down from high to low gear to 35 MPH. The last failure was on 02/22/2007. The contact stated that the last 3 times the failure occur the roads were either icy or covered with snow. The manufacturer was aware that the failure was due to the computer controlled transmission, and although there have been campaigns, the failure continued to exist. The contact considered replacing the transmission. The failure was a safety hazard and a nuisance. There were related failures listed on the internet. The current and failure mileage was 56,000. *ak the transmssion abruptly shifted into first gear. Updated 03/19/07.
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2005 chrysler jeep liberty. The contact received recall 06v288000. The contact was on a waiting list for the lower ball joint. The contact had been waiting for approximately 2 months. The contact had steering problems when the vehicle was in the four wheel drive mode. The current mileage was approximately 7400.
Received re-call notice, contacted dealership as instructed in notice and was told they didn't have parts. Contacted daimler chrysler at the number provided and they said they could not/would not do anything. Now my car is not fixed and the dealership and daimler chrysler are both telling me it is not their job, fault, problem.
I bought a new 2005 jeep liberty from chrysler. It has less than 30,000 miles on it (warranty is for 36,0000/3years). I have always kept it in good condition, and have done all maintenance (oil changes, tire rotation, etc.) .a few of my oil changes were done at an oil shop, even at the dealer. So, out of the blue (no warning lights, or "strange" sounds previous to this) as soon as I started it, I heard a funny "clanking" sound. I got in, figured I''d be cautious, and take it around the block.when I put my foot on the gas, the "clanking" noise increased. So, I parked it and had it towed to the original dealership. First, they looked at and said they weren't sure what the problem was, but would have the engine tech. Look at it. He finally did (after 3 days of hearing nothing) and said that I had a ''bad valve''. Then they called me a day or so later and said that my "engine head" was bad and that the entire engine would have to be replaced. I asked what the cause of this and they said that my oil was sludged up so badly that it knocked the engine apart! Not to mention, wouldn''t the first tech. Have noticed something so obvious??? Now they are saying they want me to pay the $6,000 to replace the engine even though it is still under warranty! The only way they will cover it, is if I bring all of my oil change receipts in. Well, don't have all of my oil change receipts! Nowhere in the warranty book does it state that you must keep all receipts! I've contacted chrysler via email, and they said, "we concur with the dealer...'' so now I'm at a stand still and very frustrated! I'm a single mom that has special needs child, and need my car to take him to the dr. Frequently. I don't know what to do. But I do know that I'm angry and feel that this is unfair, dishonest! According to my reseach this "oil sludge" problem seems to be something that chrysler has said to many customers. Particularly with 3.7 engines of 2002-06 jeeps.
I have had several safety related issues with the transmission on my 2005 jeep limited liberty crd. Chrysler recently issued a f37 customer satisfaction recall which was supposed to resolve the issue, but only one day after the recall was performed the truck exhibits the same unsafe condition.
1.a) ck engine lt came on, heavy black smoke, jeep would stall, fuel mil decreased,b) A/C quit working,c) jeep violently jerked while accelerating/braking, jeep would lurch after coming to a complete stop, jeep stalled during turns and in middle of intersections leaving the jeep stuck in the path of oncoming traffic,d) safety recall of lower ball joints,e) while out of state, driving home at pm on highway, the elect throttle and battery warning lights started flashing, electronics and lights on jeep failed, jeep stalled on highway and would not restart, f) after p/u the jeep up from the shop for a new starter and battery, within 30 miles, same warning lights appeared, electr quit, and jeep again stalled in traffic and would not restart, rear hatch opened and windows stuck down 2.a) wouldn't run properly, unsafe to drive b)A/C quit c)not safe operate jeep for 5 days until auth dealer could take in thejeep d) recall replacement e) had to have chrysler tow to shop (first site didn't even work on diesels, second didn't have a certified diesel tech in) f) had to have chrysler tow to shop 3.a)egr etc replaced but in shop for 5 days due to backorder on parts b) transducer switch replaced, refrigerant refilled; safety backup switch on A/C not replaced because part was on backorder,part installed a month later c) authorized dealer stated diagnostics showed transmission failure to include front pump, seals, and other misc. Parts with the torque converter out of range, service bullentin issued by chrysler indicated parts were on backorder, parts installed after 10 days in the shop d) lower ball joint kit installed, in shop and unable to drive for 1 day e) installed new starter, let jeep sit for 1 day and was not able to start, put in new battery and stated jeep was fixed, unable to drive jeep 7 days f) jeep still there, no power, may be the alternator but because battery is dead, the failure history is unretrievable, not able to diag problems other thean prob electrical.
Egr failure. Tourque converter failure - requred tow and 8 days in service. 4 tsbs.
***unsafe condition with 2005 jeep liberty limited crd transmission***** due to failure of transmission to properly lock-up at overdrive at 50-55 MPH, the vehicle shudders, and has on several occasions caused the vehicle to stall. This is a very serious condition that is not being addressed by the manufacturer. There are only 11,000 diesel jeep liberties in production, and I think a recall is necessary immediately to prevent serious injury as the 2005 and 2006 models begin to experience an increase in failures.
My 2005 jeep liberty diesel suddenly and without warning loses power, and will either die or only move at under 10 MPH. I have had this happen while driving down the interstate and luckily an accident was avoided. The same problem frequently occurs while in stop and go traffic and is especially concerning when turning left at stop signs and stop lights. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they told me the torque converter and transmission pump needed replacement, but it would be ok to continue to drive the vehicle. I expressed my concerns that continued operation of the vehicle with the problems its exhibited could potentially be unsafe. They told me the parts would be available the next week and it would be fine until then.
2005 jeep liberty crd 4x4 vehicle began shuddering upon acceleration. Would hesitate and bog down when slowed from speed then resuming acceleration. Very unexpectedly. More than one occasion while crossing lanes of traffic. Dealer mis-diagnosed first time, brought back as problem got worse. Dealer diagnosed as failed torque converter and failed fluid pump in automatic transmission. Delay on getting repair parts due to common problem with vehicle and transmission.
Tc converter and transmission failure on jeep liberty crd diesel when tc fails it can cause you to crash and loose control of the jeep,dc knows there is a problem and does not help the customer and the dealer has had my jeep for 3 weeks and still not fixed yet!
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle had difficulties accelerating. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined it was a transmission problem. The contact attempted to get assistance from the service dealer several times, but the parts were unavailable.
2005 jeep liberty crd has intermittent and unpredictable issues with "shuddering" and "bucking" both on the highway and at low speed or stop. The vehicle sometimes dies unexpectedly at intersections, or hesitates when accelerating such as turning from stop at an intersection. The automatic transmission "gear hunts" between 50 and 60 MPH, causing the vehicle to shudder and lurch unpredictably. Most notably dangerous problem is that of the vehicle dying when the brake is stepped on while approaching an intersection, or dying when pulling away from an intersection. This situation could cause an accident, as the vehicle will stop without the brake being applied. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership 3 times for the same trouble. The hesitation problems seems to disappear for a time, but always return. The transmission shudder and "gear hunting" have never ceased. The dealer has repeatedly suggested that it is "turbo lag" or the "filters need to be replaced." filter replacement has done nothing.
I almost lost my life on a cliffside corner on hwy 1 when my 2005 jeep liberty crd (common rail diesel) torque converter failed causing both rear wheels to lock up at 55 MPH. Happened again a couple miles later and then continued to repeat itself as I was attempting to get it to the dealership. It has been at the dealer 5 times to date for the initial problems (stalling at highway speeds and going into limp modes). I knew it was the torque converter preparing to go out because I had researched consumer reportings of similar problems online. The dealership, however, explained that they would only follow chrysler corporate's rules and corporate wasn't allowing them to replace the converter. Instead the dealership replaced transmission solenoid, then transmission control module, then called to tell me it was my aftermarket installation problem (twice). Each time this meant that they sent me out in a "fixed" vehicle that stalled on me and caused me to put emergency hazards on and drive in limp mode in right hand lane or on shoulder. Then when the dealership service manager drove it and personally felt what a "safety issue it was", has now looked at the postings and is befuddled why corporate wasn't advising them of this problem. I believe that this is a design defect with these 2005 and 2006 jeep liberty crds and that chrysler is aware of it but doesn't know how to fix it. Chrysler is putting its consumers at grave risk for loss of life. Please keep in mind that (1) chrysler has stopped production of them in the u.s. And maybe we now understand why and (2) only 11,000 were sold in the u.s. I am a lawyer and will exercise lemon law right as this vehicle cannot be repaired because it is a design defect. However, all 11,000 of these vehicles will most likely fail and the potential for loss of life and property exists 11,000 times.
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