Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2007 Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger’s side tire inadvertently detached. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was inspected by a friend who is an independent mechanic and determined that the upper and lower ball joints failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 164,000.

Vehicle was on the off ramp of the highway when a loud bang was heard and front left tire went flat. Was able to pull off to the shoulder and stop. Upon further investigation, the tire was flat due to the driver's side lower ball joint separated and the bolt of the lower ball joint on the lower control arm was driven into the inside of the rim and puncturing a hole into the rim. Had this happened a few seconds earlier, while on the highway, it could have had catastrophic results, causing a crash, personal injury or even death.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. When reversing the vehicle, the brakes were applied and the vehicle came to a stop. The contact stated that the lower ball joints on the passenger side for the steering fractured. The vehicle was still in the parking lot of the contact's business. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. There was no recall for the steering failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,682.

The lower ball joint on the passenger side steering knuckle separated. The ball joint remained in the lower control and gouged the rim. The vehicle steering is totally inop as it is resting on the tire. The vehicle was in motion on a city street.

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact heard a popping noise emerging from the lower passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joint on the passenger side fractured and needed replacement. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,300.

Lower ball joint broke from corrosion. This is recalled on 02-06 models but not 07. However, my Jeep was manufactured in 2006. I was pulling into my driveway and felt something break below me. As I pulled further in I felt a grinding noise. Had I been driving faster I would have wrecked my car.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving 5 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the front of the vehicle without warning. The contact was able to safely stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the front passenger side wheel separated from the lower ball joint. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that the lower ball joint fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

I've been aware of an issue with my front lower ball joints for several months now but today, I made a right turn today and the ball joint broke altogether. I've been doing some research when it comes recalls of this nature and I know 2006 Jeep Liberty's have/had a recall in place for this very issue. I'm wondering if the recall should be expanded to include the 2007 model year as well?.

Front lower ball joints were bad. . . Started making very bad creaking noises. . . Had to be replaced.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by the dealer, it was found that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The front lower ball joint separated in the main of the street while driving. I took it to the authorized dealer in san juan pr. I am still waiting information related to this incident. I read that Liberty 2002 - 2006 had a ball joint recall. I don't see Liberty 2007 included in the recall. I highly recommended to investigate this case.

I was driving to work on the 101 (a major l. A. Freeway) and all of the sudden felt my car collapse onto the passenger tire. I struggled to remain in my line, and had tremendous difficulty steering and wasn't able to brake as easily. I flew across three lanes of rush hour traffic and almost hit a wall. When I exited my vehicle I found that my lower ball joint had broken, causing my tire to explode.

I was driving along in my 2007 Jeep Liberty at 34 m. P. H. When all of a sudden there was a horrible noise and the right side of my car fell to the ground. I tried to steer safely off the road and found the car almost impossible to steer and I was heading into on-coming traffic. I could have been injured or killed and I had two passengers in my car who witnessed the sudden failure of my brand new 8 month old car! it appears that my lower right ball joint fell out and broke my car to the point my tire came off my rim as my rim broke when the car fell to the ground. There is so much front end damage that my car is now totaled and I am out a new vehicle. The local dealer will not acknowledge there is a problem as they say the 2007 was not part of the massive recall on other Liberty's with the same problem. I've asked my insurance company for an investigation and I've e-mailed the Jeep corporation with the same request, before someone else gets hurt or worse! someone needs to step up here and investigate these cars, they are not safe and now I'm left with no car and trying to settle with my insurance company. I'm just glad that I was not on the highway, as my car is totaled from 34 m. P. H. , I can't imagine what would have happened had I been on the highway. I'm also thankful my daughter was not in the car at the time - please help get these cars off the road!!.

Beware if you or yours is driving a well-maintained Jeep Liberty. My son could lost control and could have been killed if he was traveling at a highway speed in a 2003 Jeep Liberty when the upper ball joint suspension failed on his vehicle. After a recent recall and replacement of the lower ball joints of my son's 2003 Jeep Liberty, the upper ball joint which is of similar design and manufacturer broke while driving at 25 mph on local road on passenger side causing wheel to detach. Per website postings joint is sealed and thus cannot be maintained or lubricated. A Chrysler representative said that it stands behind its parts products but refuses to address $900 repair or towing as it is not subject to recall or warranty. Vehicle was not used for off-roading or aggressive driving. I have kept the parts. Am thankful that son is ok but have received no satisfaction from Chrysler or dealer where vehicle has been maintained. Owners should be notified so that they can have their vehicles inspected to avert this same failure although recent inspection of lower ball joints that were subject to recall did not prevent the upper ball joint failure in our case.

- the contact stated that while the 2007 Jeep Liberty with 32000 current mileage was in the shop for a lower ball joint and a torque converter recall the mechanic cut the shroud that covered the fan . Therefore, the fan was exposed. The dealer admitted to cutting the shroud, and they will replace it.

Customer wants to know if the 2007 Jeep Liberty lower ball joint is under investigation*.