Suspension Noise problems of the 2006 Jeep Liberty

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while in line at a fast food drive thru, the vehicle began making an abnormal squeaking noise as the contact began to coast forward without warning. As he proceed to make a left turn, the lower ball joint separated from the control arm resulting in an unknown fluid leaking from the vehicle. As a result of the ball joint separation, the front passenger tire began to pop out of place. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his home and the following day had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a fractured control arm that needed to be replaced. The contact then called dellen Chrysler Jeep Dodge(2640 w main st, greenfield, in 46140) where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000(suspension). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was given the same information. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000. VIN was unavailable. Jo.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, a popping noise was heard. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autoland Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (973-298-5870, located at 170 u s 22, springfield township, NJ 07081) where it was diagnosed that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension) and could not be repaired again for free. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

I own a 2006 Jeep Liberty that had a recall repair completed on the front ball joint prior to the purchase of the vehicle in 2012. Since that time, the vehicle again had a problem with a ball joint corrosion in the same location right passenger suspension. Jerry ulm refused to repair the ball joint unless I paid for the upper and control arm. . I had to repair the issue at a local shop for $500. Now it is making a terrible sound and I tried to get another dealer to repair it on a recall but they refused.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while at approximately the 40 mph, there was a loud pop sound and the vehicle became immobile. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger's side front ball joint fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Ah.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving in reverse a loud grinding type noise was present coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer team one Chrysler located at 1149 1st Ave, gadsden al. And the manufacturer were both notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall campaign 18v278000(suspension) but the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The failure mileage was 105,000. Jft.

Ball joint on right front lower control arm broke while driving causing vehicle to swerve and make a loud grinding sound. Tires had been rotated a few weeks prior and there was no noticeable wear or looseness in the steering or suspension.

I had to have my front suspension ball joints replaced. I understand that my vechile was not on the recall list but it was built in March 2006. They were about to fall apart when I took them to be repaired. I think they should be covered under this recall. I heard a noise and when I took what I thought was breaks. I was told it was lucky that the ball joints had not fallen out. I had just got back from a four out drive to the beach. Thanks for your help.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal banging noise under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front lower ball joints failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving 35 mph, there was a loud creaking noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer repaired the upper and lower ball joints on the vehicle. The contact stated that he was experiencing the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension); however, the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 67,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While at a stop sign and making a right turn, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact moved the shifter into park and noticed that the ball joint and an unknown tire became detached without an impact occurring. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 18v278000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front passenger side lower ball joint and front driver side lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a squeaking sound that came from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the lower ball joints had excessive rust and fractures and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,700.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, an abnormal squeaking sound was heard, going over a bump. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front ball joints was worn out. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000(suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Jo.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while turning in the driveway. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the wheel was not properly attached to the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front passenger ball joint fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. While driving 70 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise. The vehicle was towed to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver side ball joints fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Tl - the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension) the contact stated that the vehicle was making a really loud noise. The contact mentioned when the steering wheel was turned right or left the vehicle would make a popping noise. The vehicle was taken a dealership. The contact was told the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,000. Bt.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph, he heard a loud noise as the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the front passenger's side bolt joint was fractured and punctured the wheel. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension) for the same failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that after receiving repairs under NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension), the vehicle started to emit a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the upper control arms, springs and rear shocks were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 79,143 and the current mileage was 80,000.