One problem related to rear axle spindle has been reported for the 2006 Jeep Liberty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the 2006 Liberty.
2006 Jeep Liberty crd. Upper ball joint failure: turning into parking spot ,steering got real soft, and a lack of steering control occured. Left front spindle and tire assembly fell away from vehicle ripping front brake line open. Never mind that front brakes account for 70% of braking force. Pivoting from lower ball joint. Rim/tire/spindle ended up at a 45 degree angle or more from vertical. Gouged rim and inner tire. Displaced wheel weights. 2006 Jeep Liberty crd. Upper ball joint failure on outer part of a arm assembly, collection of rust and degradated grease consistency of moist dirt. Rubber boot (on ball joint) intact and undamaged. Note: this is a non greaseable ball joint assembly.