The 2005 Jeep Liberty has 4 recalls, the most serious being rear suspension lower control arms that can fracture from corrosion, causing loss of vehicle control and raising the risk of a crash.
The fuel system also has a concern: the fuel tank can fail and leak in certain rear-end collisions, and if a spark or flame is present, that leak can result in a fire. On the drivetrain side, a small plug inside the automatic transmission may be missing or improperly secured, allowing an internal shaft to shift out of position and preventing the transmission from locking into Park, which means the vehicle could roll away when left unattended.
At a glance
What can fail
Rust and corrosion can cause the rear suspension lower control arms to crack or break, which can result in loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both rear lower control arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank can fail or leak if the vehicle is hit from behind, potentially allowing fuel to spill.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the rear structure and install or replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler-designed hitch to protect the fuel tank, or repair any installation issues, all at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Rear lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion from road salt exposure in winter conditions, affecting vehicles in snow-belt states.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on affected vehicles at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The cup plug holding the park pawl anchor shaft in the 42RLE automatic transmission may be missing or loose, allowing the shaft to shift and preventing the transmission from engaging PARK.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a bracket to keep the park pawl anchor shaft secured in the correct position.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
