The 2005 Jeep Liberty has 4 recalls, with the most serious being rear suspension lower control arms that can fracture from corrosion, causing sudden loss of vehicle control and raising the risk of a crash.
The fuel system carries a separate fire risk: the fuel tank can fail and leak in certain rear-end collisions, and if fuel contacts an ignition source the vehicle can catch fire. On the drivetrain side, the 42RLE automatic transmission may be missing a small retaining plug that holds the park pawl anchor shaft in place. If that shaft shifts out of position, the transmission may not engage Park when selected, which means the vehicle could roll away after the driver exits. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the suspension control arm issue, which is why the recall was expanded to cover additional model years and a larger number of vehicles.
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.
