Axle Assembly Problems of Jeep Liberty

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that after making a left turn, the front driver-side wheel detached and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joints, the upper control arms, and the axle had to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 85,439.

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The 2007 Jeep Liberty sport my parents and 3 year old child were in was t-boned on the passenger side by another car that was traveling at approx. 45 mph upon impact, resulting in the Jeep rolling over several times. The other car struck the Jeep directly in the middle, causing the middle section to cave in, forcing the passenger seat into the dash/glove compartment. The rear axle on the passenger side separated from the frame, the drive-train separated, the gas tank ruptured, and the rear shock springs came off. The person seated in the front pass. Seat sustained a spinal fracture and brain hemorrhaging. The driver sustained internal bruising/damage from hitting the steering wheel, ultimately breaking the steering column. All occupants were wearing their seat belts.

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On August 11, 2006 while driving home from work, my Jeep Liberty began to sway. I proceeded to slow when my rear axle including wheels fell off. No warning, the entire rear axle disassembled. The conditions that night were wet, however there was nothing more than that. I had my vehicle towed to an authorized Chrysler mechanic. I inquired to what would cause the rear axle to just fall apart this way. I was informed it was because of the impact? there was no impact which was evident by the condition of my vehicle. My vehicle had to be repaired. The left rear control arm and driveshaft had to be repaired and reinstalled in addition to the rear end asm and left wheel and tire replaced.

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This 2004 Jeep Liberty sport was moving less than 5 mph in a parking lot when the left front ball joint fell apart, damaging the axle and pushing the left front tire into the wheel well at an angle. The failure resulted in driver having no steering control and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. Front left ball joint and axle replaced under drive train warranty with $50 deductible. This problem in this model is under NHTSA investigation and we think a recall is needed.

I leased a Jeep Liberty 2004 with 37800 miles on it. While driving to a destination, I lost my way and had to turn into a car park. While in the car park, I suddenly noticed the passenger side of the car dip down with a loud noise. As I parked the car, the car fell further down, so I parked and got out of the car. Looking at the car it appeared to be leaning to the passenger side. Next day while the car was being put on the tow truck, I noticed that both the wheels were falling apart and the middle part of the axle (or whatever holds the two front wheels together) was broken and dragging on the ground. The car had no problem up until this point and it is only 18 months old. Thankfully this whole episode happened while I was in the car park. Had it happened on a highway, it would most likely have been fatal. The car was taken to a Jeep dealer (a week ago). It will be returned tomorrow with me having to pay the full cost of repair. I will argue this with the Jeep dealer tomorrow, as Jeep should take responsibility for the car falling apart and should not only absorb the cost of the repair, but also investigate what went wrong as this kind of failure is bound to be fatal. If the Jeep dealer is not accommodating, we will pursue this through the NHTSA as well as the better business bureau. Worst case we will have to higher a lawyer.

The contact was traveling at 10 mph, when the upper ball joint broke. This caused the axle to break. The location was the front driver's side. The happened on 10-16-05. The vehicle was then towed to the Jeep dealership. The dealership was repairing the vehicle. The cost would b e $2,000. 00, the warranty on the vehicle expired in may 2005. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle is a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The manufacturer has not been contacted.

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Was making a turn then heard a crunch sound tin he passenger's side, front end of the vehicle collapsed. Towed vehicle to the mechanic, who said it was a default of the dealer. Contacted the dealer, they are going to send someone out but when they get around to it. There was a recall for lower ball joints for 2002 and 2003 models. This happened on August 15, 2005. The front end has to have new axle. It was dragged on the ground and there was all different kinds of fluid on the ground. There was also damage to body of the vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle was fixed, however the lower ball was not replaced.

Consumer has a 2002 Jeep Liberty had the ball joint recall repaired. On Sunday the ball joints became disconnected from the wheel. They couldn?t steer the vehicle, and the driver's side wheel tilted outward. Consumer complained approximately 6 months after the repair s because she heard funny noises. She took the vehicle to be looked at, and was told there was nothing wrong. When she had the vehicle at dealer for the 60,000 mile check up she was told the vehicle was fine. She contacted the dealership and manufacturer and neither of them were willing to help her. The axle came out, and the dealership told her it was $800 worth of damage.

Nhtsa recall campaign 03v460000, after taking the vehicle to the dealer for a recall repairs consumer received a call from the dealer stating that there would be a cost of $3,300, to make repairs on the lower ball joint. Dealer contact: richard gordon. Vehicle was taken to dealer for lower ball joint recall repairs, however dealer found axle and bearings were frozen and needed to be replaced. Dealer did not honor recall and wanted to charge consumer $3,300. 00 for repairs.

The rear control arm completely separated from weld site with the rear axle. Consumer had the vehicle towed. This is what she was told by the mechanic. Rear axle housing broke away from control arm bracket and factory weld site. Control arm and rear axle housing was replaced. Manufacturer denied claim.

While driving, the driver heard a loud king noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Took vehicle to dealership and the mechanic indicated the problem was the rear axle which needed to be repaired or replaced depending on the damage that had been done.

2003 Jeep Liberty sport (4x4) vibrates excessively between 45-55 mph. Dealership replaced rear drive shaft, which did not fix the problem. This is my second Jeep Liberty with the same problem. The first was a 2002 Jeep Liberty sport (4x4) with a vibration problem. The dealership replaced the front and rear drives shafts on this vehicle, which did not fix the problem. This vehicle was replaced by Chrysler under the wisconsin lemon law. My concern is that this is a design flaw with the Jeep Liberty that Chrysler does not have a fix for.

Purchased a brand new 2002 Jeep Liberty in March, 2002. At 8k, while driving at 50 mph, rear end began fishtailing causing loss of control of the vehicle. This occured on Dec. 16th, 2002. We still do not have the vehicle. A representative from Jeep inspected vehicle and stated that "rear axle was never properly welded to vehicle. " this occured on the assembly line at the factory. We do not feel vehicle is safe at this point. The structural integrity is serious compromised. We're concerned other 2002 Jeep Liberty's may have this problem.

Upon making a slight lane correction at approx. 60 mph, my daughter's 2002 Jeep libety began swerving uncontrollably. She felt no resistance to the steering wheel as she tried to stop the swerving. At no time did she apply the brakes. Witnesses said it appeared she had a flat tire. Eventually, the vehicle entered the grass median and rolled 2. 5 or 3. 5 times coming to rest on the roof facing on-coming traffic. The complete rear end(tires and differential) separated and ended up approx. 75 feet from the vehicle. The right front axle or cv joint was broken. Neither her passenger or her air bags deployed. The driver's seat belt was broken at the end of the motion of the rolling. Both occupants were bruised and cut. We believe the axle failed and caused this potentially fatal accident. This vehicle had approx. 3000 miles on it. At 1800 miles the engine had thrown a rod and the engine was replaced completely. The Jeep Liberty is structurally unsound and of poor design particularly in the area of the rear suspension. Daimler-chysler has lowered the suspension in obvious response to roll over incidents. . .

While driving at highway speed, the front axle broke and caused the right tire to blow. Consumer loss control of the vehicle and caused an accident. Dealer has been notified. Mr upon inspection, it was found that the tie rod was also cut in half. . . .

Jeep was struck by a Ford escort on l side, rear door & wheel well. Rear axle was knocked completely off Jeep, landing beside Jeep. Mechanics stated that axle was not bolted on, but attached with two metal strips, which appeared to have snapped on impact. Our accident was in a very confined space (next to a canyon wall), but in a crowded traffic situation this could be incredibly dangerous to adjacent traffic. This also caused enormous repair costs & wait time (coming on two months and waiting).

While driving, the vehicle pulled dramatically to the left. Consumer attempted to correct the vehicle and collided with the highway divider. Dealer infomred consumer the front axle had broke which caused the accident. Ts there were 2 injuries. . .

Wheel or axle on the front right side broke and caused the car to swerve and ultimately roll over two or three times. This type of breakage does even happen in a roll over accident.

Vehicle's front passenger side axle broke causing 2002 Liberty Jeep to roll over. The vehicle rolled over two or three times. Fortunately the driver and her passenger were wearing seat belts and their injuries were not life threatening. The manufacturer has refused to accept any responsibility for this accident.