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2005 Jeep Liberty recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 Jeep Liberty, spanning 3 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns3not VIN-specific
Component groups3distinct top-level categories
Latest recordMay 1, 2018report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2005 Jeep Liberty recall campaigns

The 2005 Jeep Liberty report contains 3 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 18V278000 dated May 1, 2018.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V278000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
May 1, 2018
Potential units
239,904campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Why it matters: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

Owner notification: June 26, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 13V252000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STRUCTURE
Report received
June 19, 2013
Potential units
1,560,000campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Why it matters: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Owner notification: August 1, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 12V085000

Component
SUSPENSION
Report received
March 5, 2012
Potential units
346,900campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. this recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. the total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. these vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. the recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.

Why it matters: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 26, 2012. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Owner notification: March 26, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2005 Jeep Liberty?

The most frequent component groups in 2005 Jeep Liberty campaign records are Suspension (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Structure (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Suspension2
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Structure1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2005 Jeep Liberty compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 7 model-year reports for the Jeep Liberty, spanning 2002–2011; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
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