general problems of the 2007 Jeep Liberty

Ten problems related to steering have been reported for the 2007 Jeep Liberty. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Jeep Liberty based on all problems reported for the 2007 Liberty.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/08/2020

12/8/2020: my daughter had just returned home from college literally that morning driving through nyc to DE. That afternoon she went out to see a friend and thought she had a flat tire while driving at about 50 mph and struggled to pull over. It was at night so we couldn't see the damage. We called aaa to come change the tire. He examined the fluid under the tire and then it was obvious that tire rod fell and punctured the tire. We could also see a long black trail where the tire rod dragged on the road before she could stop. The tow truck driver said if she didn't stop when she did she would have fell into the deep ditch next to it and it would have flipped over. Considering it was dark she was lucky and even luckier this didn't happen on the highway in nyc only a few hours earlier. But what was even more disturbing is the front upper and lower control arms were just replace the rear lower control arms due to corrosion was done at the dealer, along with an alignment. (NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000). It's clear that the recall should also include replacing the front control arms. The window regulator also failed the week before.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/23/2020

I had a recall repair after I received the letter in the mail so I went and had it serviced after I waited for the backorder. I had the rear lower suspension arms done as in the recall at secret city Dodge in oak ridge TN. I immediately noticed a weird creaking noise coming from the rear and I took it back and explained to them and they said they could find nothing. I brought it to another shop and had them inspect and they said that they didn't torque them right and the noise was from faulty parts. I took it back to the dealership and they again said nothing was wrong and they sprayed some lubricant on the bushings to quiet the noise. It didn't do anything and made me question why they had to do that if the parts were new. I took it in again and they again sent me down the road. Well as time went on I was having more problems with steering and have been to to other shops and had ball joints all replaced and every shop said that the rear suspension arms were not good and I just went today (Jan 23,2020) and and it looked at by a local reputable shop where I live because the steering is out of control. . They showed me in the bay with my car up and the back wheels move forward and backward because of the bad bushings in the lower control arms that were replaced by secret city dealership. They also said they need to be repaired ASAP and I got that in writing from them. I also have from a Jeep specialty shop about how they were installed wrong and have that in writing. I did not want to get them replaced by the same dealership because they are terrible with customer satisfaction and could care less about my safety. I take very good care of my vehicle and it hasn't ever been in 4 wheel drive. I use it to drive locally and that is it. I have called nfsta several times and am waiting for a response from them. Please help me with this I don't feel safe driving it. Not my fault.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving 30 mph, the front driver's side ball joint fractured. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The front two tires slid while attempting to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that new control arms, and the ball joints on both sides needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The driver's side wheel was also replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 146,588. The VIN was unknown.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the ball joints were fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2019

Bought from dealer said front axle was replaced before purchasing but I believe not terriable noise.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/07/2017

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle and was uncertain if the power train control module caused a momentary lock up of the drive wheels. The vehicle flipped more than 5 times throwing the contact from the vehicle. The contact was transported by ambulatory care and had no recollection of all the details with the seat belt restrained knocked out of conscience when the failure happened. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact received further medical treatment due to head and bodily injuries sustained from the crash. The insurance company towed the vehicle to a yard but had not inspected the cause of the crash. The vehicle was not inspected and diagnosed by a dealer to determine the cause of the crash. The manufacturer was notified after the crash happened to determine if they may investigate the cause of the crash. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Dyd.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2017

Tl the contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost power and failed to steer properly. The electronic stability control and traction control indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The dealer (darcars Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of new carrollton, 8100 annapolis rd, new carrollton, MD 20784, (301) 459-6800) stated that it would cost $180 to diagnosed the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 121,261.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2015

I have been waiting over 3 months for the dealership to get this part. This is a real safety issue. What if I was in an accident? please, please get me an answer on this . I called Chrysler directly and they do not know when these parts will be in. I am afraid to drive my car, but must get to work. Thank you clock spring 68271255aa.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 10/08/2014

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle made a vibrating motion. The failure recurred several times intermittently. The contact also stated that there was a knocking sound from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The consumer was informed there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. The windows regulators were replaced several times, gas over flows, when pumping gas. Updated 07/20/15.

10 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/05/2012

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.


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