Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2004 Jeep Liberty - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact noticed that the inside of the tires were worn. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the lower control arm and ball joints were separated and needed to be replaced as soon as possible. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls and suggested the contact call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Takata recall lower control arm broke ball joint. Enhanced corrosion, 150k miles car was in reverse at a gas station and the car shifted downwards no warning.

Broken right rear control arm. Almost caused a major accident,also broke universal joint. Now that I fixed those issues , steering on the front now is going out.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While attempting to accelerate to 70 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it would roll over. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear lower control arm was corroded and needed to be replaced. Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram (1890 dogwood dr se, conyers, GA 30013, (678) 210-2489) stated that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.

2004 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion of rear lower control arms. The consumer stated the recall repair on the vehicle had not been completed.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while the vehicle was operated at a low speeds the control arm fractured and detached which resulted in the driver-side wheel being punctured. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was towed to herbert town and country Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram located 1155 e bert kouns industrial loop, shreveport, la where it was diagnosed as a failure NHTSA campaign number:06v288000(suspension) addressed however due to it previously being performed the technician stated it was a wear and tear issue. The manufacturer was notified of the issue however they informed the contact that their assistance would only come from what the dealership diagnosed. The failure mileage was not provided. Kh.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that he began to notice corrosion on his rear lower control arm. The contact associated NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000(suspension) with his failure. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer to be serviced. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. Jo.

Recall subject: suspension:rear report receipt date: 03-05-2012 NHTSA campaign: 12v085000 manufacture: Chrysler group llc summary: 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. Consequence: 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, mass, 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. This just happened to my vehicle while driving down city road, called Chrysler they said my vehicle is not covered. I live in the mountains of va and there is salt used heavily on the roads in my area please help.

(tw no dealer info) tl the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving various speeds, the vehicle veered in the opposite direction. There were no warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the passenger side seat belt failed to unlock. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was advised that the upper control arms needed to be replaced; however, the repairs were not performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was awaiting a return phone call. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle swayed from side to side, causing the front end to ricochet. The contact could not control the steering. The contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle continued to sway and bounce prior to independently stopping. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and was later towed to the royal Chrysler dealer (located at 3961 waverly rd, owego, NY 13827). The contact was informed that there was a recall on the vehicle (l27, n46, and d16) of the lower control arm. It was diagnosed that the rear wheel detached, which affected the steering ability. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was included in the buyback program and they would repair the vehicle. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 06v288000 (suspension) and 12v085000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.

While driving down the highway, I heard a big clunk and then the vehicle began to go back and forth on the road making it difficult to control. Upon inspection the passenger rear control arm fractured. It was very corroded as was the drivers side. It was just in for an alignment. Why was my state not included in the recall,we use salt too.

We own a 2004 Jeep Liberty that was purchased new in virginia and resold to our family in 2013, in virginia. On 22 June 2017, my 18 year old daughter was driving our Jeep on mountain roads about 50 miles from our home when she noticed the vehicle was "swerving" and making a noise. She managed to safely move the vehicle out of the traffic lane and contact me. Upon my arrival and inspection of the vehicle, I noticed the rear lower control arm on the driver's side had completely broken and allowed the rear end to shift position, causing the vehicle to track far out of alignment and causing the rear tire to rub on the fender wall. I was surprised to see rust appeared to be the cause of the control arms failure. After getting the vehicle home and researching parts to replace the broken control arm, I discovered that part had been recalled on 2004 Jeep Libertys which surprised me because I had the vehicle serviced by a Jeep dealer to ensure all recalls had been completed. . Read more...

I have a southern state vehicle experiencing what I believe is a northern state (salt belt) recall. My lower control arms are rusted almost to the point of dangerous. Apparently this is an issue that is not limited to northern states. No failure at this time but it appears it could happen anytime. Nhtsa campaign number: 12v085000.

Suspension and rear control arms corroded and causing vehicle to shake.

Rear lower control arm on drivers side broke while traveling down highway #81 outside of columbus, ne. Total steering control was lost nearly causing a probable severe accident. My local repair shop checked and found a recall for this, (recall # l27120613-010) called Chrysler and was informed that the recall did not include nebraska. Does not the lives and wellfare of us here in nebrask deserve the same protections as do other states?.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving 75 mph, the rear lower control arm bracket under the vehicle detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the control arms detached due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 3 mph, the rear driver side lower control arm suddenly fractured. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm failed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, the rear suspension of the vehicle failed causing the vehicle to be uncontrollable. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic that diagnosed that both lower control arms fractured and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,580.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving 15 mph, the lower control arm on the rear driver side wheel failed. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the highway in an attempt to identify the failure. The contact noticed that the lower control arm failure caused the tire to become inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Left rear lower control arm completely broke into from rust corrosion with driving on highway causing vehicle to become highly unstable and nearly uncontrollable. Upon inspection of vehicle it was apparent that right side lower control arm as well as the upper rear control arm are highly corroded. This is an extremely dangerous issue. Upon investigation there is a recall for this in certain states but north carolina is not included.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 35 mph, the driver suddenly lost control of the steering before stopping the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered that the rear lower control arm fractured. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

While driving lost control of vehicle and almost wrecked at only 20 mph. Vehicle was uncontrollable driving and when brakes are applied caused vehicle to swerve into oncoming traffic. Had vehicle towed and checked by Dodge Chrysler Jeep. Found that the lower control arm had rusted through and broken. Found recall on NHTSA website for 04-05 Jeep liberties for said problem. However this vehicle was sold out of olathe KS to a kc missouri resident and the kansas dealer was not notified of recall because KS was not on the list mo was. Many mo residents in kansas city mo buy products in kansas city KS therefore a complete oversight by Chrysler Jeep has created what I think is a serious concern.

Passenger side rear lower control arm rusted through and broke in half. Jeep almost lost control and started to sway in the rear.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle began to wobble and vibrate. The contact indicated that when reducing the vehicle speed, the wobbling and vibration increased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the rear lower control arm, ball joints and bushings were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 219,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while having maintenance performed by the dealer, the technician notified the contact that the front and rear control arms and ball joints were corroded. In addition, the contact mentioned that the power steering and gasket valve covers had to be replaced multiple times for a recurring failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

Two occupants in car driving 2004 Liberty limited on city street, heard loud popping noise and rear of car began fishtailing uncontrollably like it was on ice. Pulled car off of road and car was towed to independent dealer. Inspection by mechanic revealed that left rear control arm had snapped completely through due to corrosion and right rear control arm was almost corroded through. Pictures show that the part the control arm is attached to has little or no corrosion. Wife contacted Chrysler recall center. Representative stated that virginia is not included in the recall for this failure. Washington, DC and west virginia are included in the recall. Washington DC is only 15 miles from where the car is kept in virginia. This does not make sense that virginia is not included in the recall. Contacted Chrysler recall center again and they will be sending an inspector out to examine the failure. Recall representative seemed very concerned that no one was injured. There was no warning or difficulty in handling before this failure occurred. Most certainly would have been a different outcome at beltway speeds.

Catastrophic failure of right rear suspension lower control arm resulting in loss of control of vehicle.

I had just picked my 5 year old daughter up from school and we was on our way home; we went to turn the corner and it felt like that back of my Jeep was falling off. I lost control and went off the road a bit. Regained control and got the vehicle stopped. Shortly after I got ahold of my step dad and we managed to get the Jeep to the dealership and come to find out my rear control arms broke. Out of nowhere I had no warning or anything I know there is usually some sort of warning when the control arms are about to break.

The rear lower control arm on my 2004 Jeep Liberty has fractured. It appears to be heavily rusted.

We took the car to a dealer to have the lower control arm replaced due to a recall on the part. We were told by the dealer that the upper control arm was bad and they would not do the recall repair of the lower control arm until we paid to replace the upper control arm. We were told the part was pretty much worn out and hanging by a thread and the only thing holding the tires to the car were the shocks. The upper control arm is not part of the recall and dealer charge to repair it was $600. The recall of the lower control arm is because the part can wear out due to not being treated for the salt used on roads in our state. The upper control arm is also falling apart for this same reason yet is not included in this recall. The upper control arm also needs to be recalled.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 30 mph, the rear passenger side of the vehicle nearly encountered the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced both rear lower control arms. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

2004 Jeep Liberty 4x2 has speed wobble, throws the Jeep side to side and is increasing in sway monthly if not daily. Now when you lift off the accelerator to slow down the Jeep throws itself to the right. When the Jeep has four people in it and some weight in the rear trunk area it is not noticed but when it is just the driver or one other passenger the speed wobble is noticeable. It is causes the steering to be extremely loose and sloppy so much to the point that an attempt to avoid road debris may throw the Jeep into a death roll because it is already center of gravity challenged being a stock Jeep with no modifications, Jeeps are made this way but the steering is even more dangerous now then ever. Our Jeep was purchased in florida and now I am retired military living in virginia along the coast like in florida I believe our Jeep Liberty needs to meet the recall standards as the ones listed in the "suspension rear lower control arm" recall. This is a bad situation.

Rear control arm failed. Chrysler will not fix rear control arm because the vehicle is registered in south dakota. The rear control arm on this vehicle was recalled for vehicles in other state because of the salt on the roads during winter driving. South dakota has the same salt on roads as minnesota and iowa (states listed on the recalle) and should be included in this recalle.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty sport. The contact stated while traveling 3 to 4 mph the drivers side front control arm detached. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was unknown. Rvk.

2004 Jeep Liberty. Attorney representing consumer writes in regards to rear suspension lower control arm recall notice. The consumer was injured, when the Jeep she was driving spun out of control and ultimately hit a tree. She suffered injuries to her right hand, left leg, ribs and left knee. The attorney stated it appeared his clients injuries were based upon the same defect as reported in recall # 12v085000.