2005 Jeep Liberty wheels problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2005 Jeep Liberty — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“About 6 months ago the passenger side front end to hit the ground, just after going 60 miles an hour thankfully turning in daughter's driveway. Lower ball joint passenger side came apart. On Monday doing 35 mph the driver side hits the pavement hard! Luckily I ditched in a driveway on the left! The…”
filed Jan 19, 2024
“Lower ball joints gave out on driver’s side while turning, snapping the wheel/tire from the car and dropping vehicle down abruptly. Dealership who fixed the lower control arm and hitch recalls, did not fix and said there was no Lower Ball Joint recall- which was a confirmed recall and lead to…”
filed Oct 25, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Liberty years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 8 | 2% |
| 2011 Liberty | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 Liberty | 11 | 6% |
| 2009 Liberty | 10 | 9% |
| 2008 Liberty | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 Liberty | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 Liberty | 24 | 2% |
| 2004 Liberty | 16 | 1% |
| 2003 Liberty | 16 | 1% |
| 2002 Liberty | 27 | 1% |
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.