36 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2004 Jeep Liberty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the 2004 Liberty.
I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty and while driving and making turns, the steering wheel made a loud grinding noise. The noise was also heard when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. I got woke up this morning with the alarm going off. . No one was around the Jeep. . I know this because I have security cameras. . My husband check the fuse box and inside they were water in the fuse box. . Which it rain last night and I don’t know how it is getting wet. . My lights are wanted to stay on. And when I turn the ignition off my Jeep off wants to continue running. . I have had it to several different mechanics and no one seems to know exactly what the problem is. . Please help me fix this problem. .
Control arm just instantly broke while I was driving down the highway. I didn't know about the recall till I seen it on web site so no authorities were contacted.
Front suspension went out lost all control of vehicle.
The steering gear is coming apart and is slipping which causes it to feel like you're driving sideways down the road. The windows will not go down without making a horrible noise and the thermostat housing needs to be replaced. After driving the Jeep it smells like its been on fire.
Turning with noise on the freeway and street. Clicking when pushing brakes.
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. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). While driving 50 mph, the vehicle veered to the right and crashed into a guardrail. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained bruises and the passenger sustained back injuries; however, medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called a local dealer (autonation Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram and fiat columbus, 3000 n lake pkwy ste 100, columbus, GA (706) 522-2116) and was informed that the parts were unavailable and on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Manufacturers recall: my vehicle makes a serious vibration in the steering wheel and a loud humming noise when I drive down the road. It pulls to the right terribly and wears oot my tires constantly. It fish tales when I accelerate the gas petal and also when I take my foot off of the gas. It walks the road. And feels unstable when u reach 60mph. It feels very unsafe and does it's own thing when we are driving . It just goes all over the road . The results are the same whether it's being driven in the city or highway. Unpredictable my vehicle has been recalled by Chrysler u38 is the recall number and it's off the recall expansion of 12v-085.
Tl the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving and making turns, the steering wheel made a loud grinding noise. The noise was also heard when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram greensboro at (336) 790-9850 (located at 3710 w wendover Ave, greensboro, nc 27407) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
65 mph,highway. Lost control,no steering ability at all. Coasted car to park along freeway shoulder,to avoid accident and being hit by a truck.
"takata recall" I don't understand why my Jeep Liberty has all recall problems yet NHTSA says not for my VIN #.
I have had the front lower ball joints replaced twice on my 2004 Jeep liberity. I was driving both timed it has happened costing me tow and repair costs. I feel I should have been notified about the dangerous safety recall on this vehicle. I am now after leaning that it aldo hssv12 recalls and safety issues including the gas tank andvsudpention and stability of my vehicle am afraid to evin drive it out if concern for mine and others safety. I am a 62 year old fudablrd woman and need this vehicle fixed and brought up to daftey standards. Pleadebtell me what and where to do to get issues resolved. Thank you.
On my 2004 Jeep Liberty I have had the lower front ball joints replace a few years back by the f23 recall. This week as I was replacing upper control arms, which come pre assembled with the ball joint, I noticed the boots for the lower ball joints were again damaged. I also noticed that there is a loud noise when going over unsmooth surface roads, etc. I am thinking this could be caused by the rear upper control arm. Now I'm not a professional mechanic, but common sense tells me that the engineering on the suspension has been compromised. I contacted Chrysler, who told me to contact a dealer, who told me they would get back to me on this problem. I also experienced multiple window regulator problems, along with recalls on the air bags system as well as gas tank protection recalls.
Front passenger side, lower ball joint has failed (again) even after replaced by recall # 06v288000. . . Taking a left hand turn on a city street and it blew out, thankfully I was able to pull over into a bus stop. Dealership is refusing to cover them under warranty. Nhtsa action number :ea06008.
Heard some kind of pop, then some grinding when holding the brake down and turning the wheel. Took car to my regular mechanic. They found all 4 ball joints boots perforated & handed me a recall notice for lower ball joints only that was from sept. 2006. I purchased the vehicle Jan. 2006 & never rec'd this recall. Even when I went to the dealer for the fuel tank recall on 7/11/15, they didn't notify me of it. I went on moparownerconnect. Com & it shows this recall as repaired, which obviously isn't possible. According to audomd. Com there are several issues related to this vehicle through different manufacturers. I have an appt. Set up at the dealer next week & depending on what they say about fixing all the ball joints and checking for other safety concerns, I may be sending in another complaint.
I was driving on hwy 620s approximately 65 mph and my rear end began jerking from the right to the left and I almost ended up in the ditch and I was very scared. Recall l27 was issued in 2012 but Jeep will not help me. I have been calling and for months with this complaint and problem I had been having but I was told Jeep would only cover Jeeps that resided in "salt states". I've spoken with several customer care rep's with Jeep and on may2nd that there was actually 3 stipulations to this recall: 1. I needed to live in a salt state 2. The state where my Jeep was built/made at 3. What year my Jeep was. I spoke with 2 representatives that could not tell me what state my Jeep was built/made in with my VIN #. I found this strange, they should know this information. The 3rd person logan on may 2, 2015 was able to inform me my Jeep was built in toldeo, ohio and I was referred to another # 1-800-992-1997. Randi told me my VIN# was not considered a "no open recall". I've been laid off my last 2 jobs and can't afford to have this repaired. I'm scared I'm going to lose control of my car and end up killed or killing someone else. Please help me. . .
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.
While pulling into a parking lot, the left lower ball joint separated and destroyed itself, the left upper control arm,the left cv joint and the alignment. Had we been traveling at highway speed we would have been in a severe accident. This problem was covered under a previous recall however we were never notified of this at the time we purchase the vehicle and was told that the recall has been closed with no recourse for reimbursement for the repairs done and no recourse to have the other side repaired.
Vehicle vibrates at any speed and worsens upon braking. Have had alignment done 3 times and alignment keeps failing. Tires are all new. Have had the camber and casters replaced in front, did not help vibration. Brakes have been replaced, vibration persists. Vibration is so powerful upon braking that sterring wheel bounces out of my hands. The vibration when driving sounds like I have a flat tire.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel began to move up and down independently. The contact stopped the vehicle and discovered that the steering wheel position locking mechanism had failed and caused the steering wheel to move out of position. The contact indicated that the defect had occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 147,000.
There was a loud pop and the front wheel started wobbling and I could not move the car, and according to opelika Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep, my lower ball joint broke . My complaint: my vehicle has been at the dealership in opelika, al for a month with promises of the parts coming in, but as of today, 2/25/2014, are still not there. Although, the dealership is covering the charge, had I known it was going to take this long, I'm sure I could have had it repaired with all of the rental car expenses I have incurred. This is harsh lesson about dealing with a dealership. Thank you.
Suddenly had a hard time turning car. Checked power steering and it was empty. I put some in and noticed there was a leak. Nothing leading up to this point indicated a leak.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph up a curvy road, the contact depressed the brakes gently to make a turn and lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle swerved off the roadway and crashed into a tree. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact was not injured. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000.
On Sunday 6/30 I was at the pharmacy around my residense in phila, PA. When I pull out of the parking lot to go into the street with the traffic to go back home. The car started making this screening noise and it felt like when I would give it gas it would not respond. I tried a little bit of gas and then it made a big soun d like an explosion and it lock in the middle of the street . It would not go forward or backwards. It felt like it just drop to the floor and it felt as thou the tires fell off the car. . . . I had to get a tow truck to tow it away , no matter how much we would work on it. It wouldnt respond . I had just gotten the recall notice and had taken this car to a Chrysler dealer to get the replacement part they had sent notice recalling 2002-2007 Jeeps. Three weeks before. I need help. I dont want to get back behind this car. It was scary and once before it had locked up on my in the middle of the highway. I thought I was going to be in a crash.
Car suddenly turned left on 6-lane busy street, accelerated, crossed 2 lanes on left, immediately accelerated & hit 6-lane highway divider at 45 degree angle. . Bounced up. Perched there for a awful second then tipped down on opposite road. Engine still maxed & uncontrollable. . Car turned gently over on roof because engine still at max. Turned it off fearing fire. Wife and I sat there upside down in our belts till the emts came. Researched on internet & found articles by at least 3 Jeep dealers sternly telling drivers to get their rear differential pinion gears adjusted if they mounted oversize tires. Our car had oversized tires when we bought it used. No Jeep company warnings. Were issued Jeep or by dealer. Found 1 terrifying article of a driver who slid to the left without steering control and was struck by an oncoming truck. I've driven about 2 million miles without ever being chg'd w/contributing to an accident. .
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty limited. The contact was driving 45 mph when she lost control of the vehicle while making a turn. The steering wheel was turned in one direction, but the vehicle proceeded in the opposite direction; however, the contact was able maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the rear control track or control arm broke in half. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 68,000.
While driving down the main road in our town at 30mph driver heard a loud noise and then lost control of the steering in 2004 Jeep Liberty. The car was swerving and the driver had no control of the vehicle. The car went off the right shoulder of the road, scraped a metal mile marker and finally came to a stop. It has been determined that the left rear lower control arm had corroded and broken. This could have resulted in a very serious accident.
2004 Jeep Liberty parked in parking garage. Put key in ignition and had foot on brake. Turned key on, put it in reverse and car accelerated out of control. Put second foot on brake and tried to stop car. Continued to accelerate. Front drivers side tire caught a pillar and between that and practically standing on brake finally stopped car. Took car to dealer in west valley ut. They could not repeat a diagnostic problem but did state the throttle body was dirty and cleaned it, along with $1575. 95 worth of parts and labor. They replaced a bent steering gear. I had the car for 5 years and it never happened before. I wrote to Chrysler and they sent me a check for half of the $1575. 95 damage. They did not include any other paperwork. I called them and they again would not put anything in writing as to why they did not pay the entire amount. I strongly feel that it was a problem with the acceleration system and I should be reimbursed for the rest of the money.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front of vehicle started to shake. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised that the shocks needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure was recurring. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then stated that the front control arm would need replacing. The vehicle was not further repaired. Additionally, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 13v252000 (structure). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While turning left at 5 mph, the vehicle began swerving from left to right. The contact lost control of the vehicle for fifteen seconds, but then it began to drive normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 40,446 and failure mileage was 35,000.
Loss of control of vehicle on entrance ramp to highway. Vehicle pulled hard to the left, ended up coming to a stop facing on coming traffic. Dealer couldn't find anything wrong, components involved in previous recall had already been replaced.
: the contact stated the vehicle lost control at 50 mph causing the vehicle to crash into an embankment. No injuries were sustained. A police report was taken. The contact expressed that the steering may have been the cause of the accident. The vehicle had not been to a service dealer.
With no warning whatsoever, the left front lower ball joint on my vehicle broke while I was backing out of a parking space. The vehicle did not make any unusual noises nor were there any noticeable problems prior to the part breaking. When the ball joint broke, the wheel was also damaged. When I had the vehicle towed into a Jeep dealer, I was informed that there was a recall on 2003 Jeep Liberty's for this problem, but no recall had been issued on the 2004 model. The mechanics at the dealership told me that this part should be expected to last much more than the 1 year, 9 months & 40,000 miles of my vehicle life. My extended warranty covered the cost of replacing both front ball joints (except for a $100 deductible) and I had to pay to replace the damaged wheel. ($317. 55). We were away from home and had stopped for something to eat at the time this happened. Just think of the possibilities if we were enroute or returning via the expressways at speeds between 55 and 70 mph. I have contacted daimler/Chrysler customer care and they seem unwilling to discuss this possible defect on this vehicle.
1. Transmission downshifts hard when decelerating to a stop 2. Steering gear replaced 3. After item 2 , left (driver) side front lower ball joint broke.
Hard constant pulling to right and grinding. Some times a popping noise.