Suspension Noise problems of the 2007 Jeep Liberty

Three problems related to suspension noise 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 Suspension Noise 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.

2 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2019

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the rear suspension fractured as an abnormal sound was heard. The contact loss control of the steering and coasted the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway and the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the rear driver’s side ball joint had fractured. The failure recurred a month later when the rear passenger’s side suspension fractured. The contact mentioned NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

3 Suspension Noise problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. While operating the vehicle, the front driver side control arm disengaged from the balls joints and caused the suspension to fail. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to faulty ball joints. The vehicle was repaired. Prior to the failure, while driving over bumps in the road, a loud banging noise was present coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle. The contact heard a bumping noise coming from the passenger side. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 75,000.




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