Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty 4wd the contact stated that while driving at various speeds without warning the driverside ball joint fractured causing the lower control arm to drop, impelling the front driver side tire. The contact managed to turned the steering the vehicle into a gas station where a tow truck came put and towed the vehicle to a safe place where at this time is setting. No dealer ws contacted. The vehicle has nit been seen or diagnosed. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 09v119000 as a possible soultion to the failure that occurred on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 217,000. Ck.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving in reverse, the passenger's side front suspension failed. The vehicle was towed to prestige Chrysler Jeep Dodge located at 6520 centennial center blvd, las vegas, nv 89149, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lower and upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact indicated that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 09v1190000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Well where do I start. Since I have purchased this vehicle in may of 2016 I have replace multiple parts ,but they weren't part of any recalls. But now my concern reviewing recalls for this vehicle and trying to address these numerous defects . I'm almost fed up. My main cover is the j17 recall for the upper control arm ball joint of which a Chrysler representative advideo my my vehicle was part of ,which I clueless on how as the recall doesn't specify other than 2002 to 2003 Liberty vwhiles . Now I show that they were replaced in the past and now they since are worn in the same description they were recalled in . And Chrysler denies responsibility (?) . . Also other concerns with the catylic converter causing a sulfur smell when the vehicle is going up hill aso well as towing . One more thing is numerous online forum about the engine ticking being normal and unfixable other then to replace the engine . Now all this plus the multiple parts I have already replaced a vehicle less then 15 years on the market needed a in other words fully restoration is unacceptable. Especially when I have stock 1948 Jeep that need less repairs than this .

After an inspection it was found that my upper control arms & ball joints are no good from mostly corrosion . I have 73000 miles on this truck. Doing re search I find a recall for this exact same problem. The recall states that this problem is registration specific to salt belt usage. Again I qualify for that part as well. The recall is j 17 and in calling Jeep there telling me about the VIN but not about the salt belt state useage . The arms do not corrode in fla but they do in NY . The ball joint and arm need replacement this is clearly a manufacture defect of the part exposed to salt. Calling Jeep is worthless called nhsta same result.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contacts vehicle was being serviced at the dealer under NHTSA campaign number: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure), where it was discovered that the front control arms were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicles VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. Sw.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the front driver's side tire slightly detached and positioned inwardly. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and then towed to an independent mechanic. The front driver's side ball joint fractured. The mechanic replaced the front upper control arm assembly. After, the repair was performed the contact was made aware of the NHTSA campaign number: 09v119000 (suspension). The VIN was included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. Js.

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for the recall repairs, it was diagnosed and discovered that the front upper control arm assemblies was badly damaged and needed to be replaced. The discovered failure of the vehicle was not repaired but the initial recall fix was done. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 09v119000(suspension). The manuafcturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 176,082. Jo.

2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to front upper control arm recall. The consumer stated the front upper control arm needed to be replaced, right away. She discovered recall # 09v119000, which the dealer never mentioned. The consumer was also informed, the vehicle needed a new boot which was a part of the ball joint.

My 2002 Jeep Liberty experienced a front control arm failure. Now im told that it is not covered on a recall that covered this problem on a recall covering other 2002 models. I can not find anyone to give me an answer why? if this would of happened while driving on the highway this couldof caused loss of steering and could of caused a crash. My main question is, if 43489 vehicles were recalled for the same problem, why isn't my vehicle covered.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that whenever shifting into drive or reverse, a loud noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis and they informed that the failure was contributed to both rear lower control arms. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Kmj.

The contact owns 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that both upper control arms on the front driver and passenger sides fractured at very low speeds. The contact ordered the parts needed for repairs and replaced both upper control arms. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v119000 (suspension:front:control arm) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The contact stated that the upper control arm failed due to a ball joint failure. The failure mileage was 73,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the front driver side tire felt felt abnormal and the vehicle begin jerking violently. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who diagnosed that the front control arm and the driver side upper bolt joint assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 102,000.

The rear of the my 2002 Jeep Liberty began bouncing so I took it to my mechanic. He said the Jeep body had separated in the back and I needed a new ball joint mounting plate and control arm assembly and that the car was unsafe to drive. The ball joint mounting plate and upper control arm assembly were ordered June 16, 2011. Mechanic was told the ball joint mounting plate (part #52128586aa) is on "national backorder" and ,as of 7/25/11, there are 66 customers waiting for this part. Jeep customer service said on 7/28/11 that they are "trying to find out if this part is being made" because "nobody seems to have this part. " so the Jeep is unsafe due to rear ball joint failure and I have had no car since June 16, 2011 and it is now July 28, 2011. Note: there was a national safety recall for 2002 Jeep Liberty due to front ball joint failure.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty limited. While driving at low speeds of 5 mph into a parking lot, the drivers side upper control arm fractured from its socket and caused the tire to collapse outward. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the mechanic replaced the upper control arm and realigned the front end. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v119000 (suspension: front: control arm) but was unable to confirm if her vehicle was included with the recall. The failure mileage was 95,676 and the current was 95,776.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while having inspection done on his vehicle, he was notified that both front control arms were separating. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 142,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v119000 (suspension: front: control arm) on April 22, 2010 so she called the dealer. The dealer stated that he could not schedule an appointment before six months to repair the vehicle. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; the manufacturer stated that they were only supplying the dealerships with one part per week and she had to wait. The current and failure mileages were approximately 103,000.

The contact owns a Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v119000 (suspension: front: control arm). The contact called an authorized dealership on 04/19/10 and made an appointment for 04/26/10. When she arrived at the dealership, she was informed that the part for repair had not arrive and they were not sure when the parts would arrive. The contact stated that her husband told the dealer that she was speaking with NHTSA and the dealer agreed to perform the repair. The contact had not experienced any failures at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v119000 (suspension: front: control arm). The contact called the authorized dealership but the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced any failures at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was approximately 81,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While driving at 30 mph, the contact noticed that the front end of the vehicle was shaking. The contact received a recall notice for recall 09v119000 (suspension: front: control arm) but the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable and they were not sure when they would be available. The current mileage was 100,492.

The front suspension upper control arms ball joint seal has experienced damage in both sides. The loss of lubrication has lead to corrosion, and accelerated wear. No incident has occurred yet, and the situation was found during an inspection of the front suspension.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact was driving approximately between 60-70 on normal road conditions. The steering system failed to operate properly and began to wobble. The driver continued in operation. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 09v119000 (suspension:front:control arm). However, the VIN was excluded from the recall defect. The vehicle is in the process of being repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 3/24/10 updated 06/01/10.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. She stated that while driving in reverse, the lower front control arm ball joint broke and the vehicle collapsed. The vehicle was towed to a Jeep dealer. The dealer stated that there was a recall 09v119000 for the suspension, front control arm; however, her VIN was not included. The failure was identical to the recall. The vehicle was repaired at the owners expense for $2,148. 87. The failure mileage was 80000 and the current mileage was 85000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The vehicle failed state inspection because the front suspension upper control arm ball joint experienced a loss of lubrication. His vehicle identification number was excluded from recall NHTSA campaign id number 09v119000 (suspension:front:control arm). All repairs would have to be made at the owner's expense. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current was 110,000.

I was pulling out of my driveway last night and the front drivers wheel fell off. The upper control arm with the ball joint snapped in half.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact took her vehicle to the repair shop and was informed that the front suspension control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $400. The contact called the dealer to check for any recalls and was informed that her VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 09v119000 (suspension:front:control arm). The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate through the steering wheel. The contact heard a lot of noise in the vehicle. Through online research, the dealer found NHTSA campaign id number 09v119000, NHTSA action number ea08008 (suspension:front:control arm). The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the recall, although the failures were identical. The failure mileage was 110,000 and current mileage was 120,000. Updated 09/14/09. Updated 09/15/09.

Vehicle has always pulled to the right regardless of new tires, front end alignment, etc. About one year ago started to hear screeching and clunking noises from front end. Particularly on cold days and even over small bumps. Service shop couldn't diagnose a problem. Recent trip to shop revealed a split boot on the right upper control arm and losing grease. If not replaced, it will fail. Vehicle has been serviced for previous two recalls on the lower control arm ball joints. Dealer will not cover the replacement cost of ball joint and/or upper control arm assembly.

I bought my 2002 Jeep Liberty used in 2005. My excitement over the new used vehicle was shortly lived. Before I could even make a payment my vehicle had a major problem. My mother was driving it on a paper route in the country early in the morning when she went to pull away from the mailbox she said the car would no longer move. She proceeded to get out and saw the lower control arm and the tire hanging there. She had to walk and knock a strangers door at 6 in the morning to call a tow truck. It was towed to a local mechanic that then investigated recalls on the Liberty and found that it was a recall. It was then towed to Jeep and I was informed about being reimbursed for the towing by diamond Chrysler which I never was. It was fixed and my window washer fluid reservoir was busted and so was my wheel well which was also replaced. Then I still had the same noise that I had before this so I called Jeep but they told me if they looked at it and it wasn't the ball joint/control arm then they would charge me and I didn't have the money so I didn't take it in. Then in 2006 I got the recall notice from Jeep and had it replaced again. I am still continuously having the same problem. I here the same loud popping noise when I turn hard and you can tell it still isn't right. I saw this investigation and I feel that I should inform you so we can get these vehicles either fixed or off the road. There are several complaints on blogs about the Liberty's and I feel my money has been wasted with this malfunction of a vehicle. I am truly scared for my safety and others. There were the original sets, then the first recall, and then a second recall with no solution to the problem. Please please help!.

2002 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall j17 front suspension upper control arm ball joints. Consumer expresses he has made 3 appointments with dealer and they have canceled all three.