2005 Jeep Liberty electrical system problems
60 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2005 Jeep Liberty — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear window latch does not work. It will not open to latch the window closed with the back door. The window then opens when driving. I have a bungee cord holding my window closed. So anyone can enter my vehicle and it moves when I stop or go. I am ot able to use my back door due to having to…”
filed Nov 9, 2021
“My heated seat was on low and it has been getting extremely hot lately, well today it caught on fire. And about a month ago my ball joints all went out while driving.”
filed Nov 25, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 117 | 30% |
| 2011 Liberty | 42 | 23% |
| 2010 Liberty | 41 | 21% |
| 2009 Liberty | 19 | 18% |
| 2008 Liberty | 123 | 23% |
| 2007 Liberty | 67 | 10% |
| 2006 Liberty | 147 | 11% |
| 2004 Liberty | 80 | 7% |
| 2003 Liberty | 72 | 5% |
| 2002 Liberty | 118 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Jeep Liberty
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.