Front Suspension Control Arm problems of the 2005 Jeep Liberty - part 2

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While traveling 15 mph, the contact drove over a road bump and noticed that the rear end of the vehicle would not remain stable. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the rear lower control arms were replaced. The current and the failure mileages were 141,000. . . . . Updated 03/28/12 updated 04/13/12.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle began to wobble. The contact also heard a snapping noise from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the rear lower control arm fractured due to corrosion. There was an investigation open under NHTSA action number ea11013 (suspension:rear), that may be related to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Right rear lower control arm rotted out and fractured. Vehicle becomes almost impossible to control. Upon inspection, the left lower control arm was so thin a screwdriver could be pushed through the metal with little effort. The control arm was visibly sound to naked eye but rotted from inside out.

Severe corrosion on drivers side rear lower control arm corroded from inside out potentially dangerous condition.

At approximately 0520 a. M. On January 23, 2012 I was traveling north on west virginia route 26 just outside of kingwood, west virginia on my way to work. I was descending a hill around several sharp turns at a rate of speed approximately 30 mph on dry bumpy pavement. Without warning I felt a vibration which seemed to originate in the rear of my 2005 Jeep Liberty. Several seconds later a hard thump was felt underneath the floor boards accompanied by a metal scraping noise. I immediately began applying the brakes to stop the car to investigate but before I could bring the vehicle to a complete halt the rear of the car began to come around toward the front of the SUV from the right. Once I got the car completely stopped I put it into park, applied my emergency brake, turned on my hazard lights and then got out to investigate the situation. As I examined the back of the vehicle I noticed that the right rear wheel was out of alignment almost touching the back of the wheel well. I then shined my flashlight underneath of the car and saw the front end of the drive shaft lying on the street. I coasted my car into a nearby driveway to get it off of the street. I had my vehicle towed to the nearest Jeep dealership for repair. Diagnosis: right hand rear control arm failure due to excessive erosion/rusting. I had the failed part replaced and as a precaution I had the left hand control arm replaced as well. Both old parts are available for inspection. I purchased my Jeep new in wisconsin in 2005 and I moved to west virginia in 2010.

While driving to my workplace, I noticed my Jeep swaying on the road, which I first attributed to icy road conditions. However, when I stopped the vehicle I saw that my rear control arms were severely rusted, with the left rear arm almost sheared through with rust. I was able to nurse the Jeep Liberty two miles to a safe parking place with my flashers on and driving about 10 mph. Thankfully I was on back country roads and not driving at higher speeds! who knows what might have occurred if I had been driving at highway speeds? hopefully, I can be compensated by Chrysler corporation for the cost of my repairs and towing. I find it unfathomable that such critical components would rust through on a vehicle with 70,000 miles.

While making a left turn, the vehicle was felt to slip causing a momentary loss of control. On inspection, found the left rear lower control arm was rusted through along the length of the arm on the outer and inner sides. This allowed the arm to buckle. The right rear lower control arm was rusted similarly and in imminent danger of failing.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the rear passenger side tired seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle felt as if someone had crashed into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the passenger side rear lower control arm was fractured as a result of excessive corrosion. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 145,000.

Rear lower control arms rusted away on both driver and passenger side on vehicle. Vehicle unsafe to drive until control arms were replaced. Control arms replaced at a cost of $360. 00 dollars.

In backing out the driveway, the rear axle seperated from the frame on the right side. The right rear control arm is completely rusted through and broke. There are signs that the left rear control arm is rusted through and about to fail also. I am lucky that I was not on the road yet.

The rear control arm completely rusted through and broke as I was driving on a 2 lane highway. I lost control of the Jeep, luckily there were no other cars around so I was able to avoid a crash. The other arm is almost rusted through as well. This is not normal wear and tear. The corrosion is excessive! the Jeep has not been used for snow plowing or anything like that. There is no rust anywhere else on the car just the rear control arms.

While driving over a speed bump in a parking lot, heard a loud thunk. While driving home afterward, observed that the vehicle wasn't steering straight and swayed badly when applying brakes. Inspection revealed that the right rear lower suspension control arm has rusted through, and split in two lengthwise. Had this happened while traveling at highway speed I could easily have lost control of the vehicle. The dealer service department says this does not fall under the vehicle rust warranty.

While driving approximately 30-35 mph down road, weather conditions dry, sunny, temperature 55 degrees. Heard something snap/break, lost control of car, swerved into oncoming lane. Pulled into parking lot and noticed something broke on rear passenger side of car. Called local car dealer, car was towed and right rear control arm was broken. Argued with dealer because it was very noticeable that it was rusted right through. Had nys inspection done on September 15, 2011 and was never told that something was wrong. After having it repaired, dealer never notified me that the driver side was also rusted. Took it to a repair shop the following week and also had that one replaced. I told both repair facilities that I wanted the faulty parts back. After researching for information, realized there is a NHTSA action number of ea11013 that is exactly the same thing that happened to me. I do have pictures of the parts - both the broken one and the one I had replaced if you would like them.

The rear control arm of our 2005 Jeep Liberty corroded and broke in half while I was driving in a parking lot going about 10 miles per hour.

Loss of control: June 30, 2011, 05 Jeep Liberty. Rusted through lower control arm on the left side. Jeep flat bedded to dealer for repair and replacement. Could have caused more damage if I had been on the freeway.

Tl - the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle continuously sways from side to side making it nearly impossible to control the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred twice before. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the rear control arm and bushings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 177,000. Pm.

My 2005 Jeep Liberty with 44,000 miles has both lower control arms rust out, the right side rear lower control arm has buckled due to this corrosion and nearly cause an accident. The vehicle has not been abused or modified in any way that would cause this premature corrosion. The driveshaft also has sever rust and perhaps there are more parts that I could not see that are exhibit premature corrosion. The vehicle is garage kept and I don't snow plow or off road this vehicle.