Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Jeep Liberty - part 1

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while reversing, the contact noticed an abnormal sound before the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the front of the vehicle had lowered unintendedly. The contact noticed that the front lower ball joint had detached and separated from the spindle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,564.

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The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving on the highway at 55 mph, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the front passenger’s side, and the vehicle started to skid. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over onto the side of the road to park and inspect the vehicle and became aware that the front passenger’s side lower ball joint was fractured. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the lower ball joint was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 213,000.

At approximately 6:30 am 9/25/2024, I was transporting a friend to her home in a neighboring city. After ten minutes of travel, I exited a four lane bridge. As I slowed and set up for traffic negotiations, we heard a bang, like maybe tire blowout, I initiated a full stop to safety, disembarked vehicle to find that; the right front ball joint had experienced a catastrophic failure! thus, the tire was sliced the tire mount rim was deeply grooved. Had vehicle towed to my home. It is in the condition left by the towing company. So, I called my neighborhood Dodge boys and wàs assured that "they were not obligated not interested in repairing this near calamity, for the "recalled lower ball joint components were dealt with in 2006. . Too many years have passed for this event to be repaired by recall or warranty". Ok then, how about the airbag open recall at the steering wheel. . Reply, no. Nothing missed or eligible. Well, that's it. . Thanks for the venting space. And seriously, thank you for what you do.

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The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that moments after exiting the freeway, the front end of the vehicle began to shake and vibrate. While driving approximately 5 mph, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that suddenly the wheels would not turn, and the vehicle became undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the residence and later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver's side ball joint arm had fractured. The independent mechanic replaced the driver's side ball joint assembly and the lower control arm, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 189,000.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while driving at an various speeds, a strange noise was heard at the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joints failed. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the issue and the contact was advised of no recalls. . The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

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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2006 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs related to ball joint safety recall.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that upon making turns in either direction, an abnormal, squeaking noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that her front lower ball joints were defective and needed to be repaired. The contact was then informed of NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension) which the mechanic linked to her failure. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while reversing and making a left turn, the front driver’s side ball joint fractured and the lower control arm detached. The steering wheel also shook and jerked while driving approximately 50 mph. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall repaired in 2006, for the ball joints. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.

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Front lower ball joint on right side has fell out twice, 8 months apart. Both times the vehicle was in motion, going less the 20 mph. Road conditions were dry, and on on regular paved road. I was driving straight on the road both times. The first time it broke, it cause my wheel to break and flatter my tire, second time it damaged my wheel but didn't not bust through it. Motor mounts have broke 2 times as week 1 week after repaired it broke the 2nd time. Transmission mount has also broke.

The right front wheel/ tire separated from the suspension while driving. I was on the 5th floor of a parking garage. I was told this was directly caused by the lower ball joint failing. This was on a 2005 Jeep Liberty renegade. Recall repairs previously performed on front lower ball joints on 04/09/2007. I no longer own this vehicle.

After inspection from mechanics I was told my 2005 Jeep Liberty was having the same problems as the other 05 Libertys im reference to the front lower ball joints where the defect is allowing moisture to get in damaging the ball joint and it's cracking and rusted and bad needs to be replaced there is no recall for my VIN when I put my vehicle into gear and start driving forward or reverse I get loud pops and. Cracking noise also anytime I hit a bump and sometimes while driving on highway I was told the rate at which it's deteriorating and how bad it is is excessive and needs for a safety concern.

I've had lower ball joints, bushing and control arms already replaced once in 2017 and now they are out again. I've been told by mopar that my 2006 Liberty was made 5 weeks after the last one involved in the recall. This is inexcusable. I've had 3 window regulators replaced. This is a fatality waiting to happen if I drive. I started hearing and feeling the ball joints going bad about 2 weeks ago. I hardly have driven it since I work from home now. Can Chrysler see all these complaints about the ball joints and still not add these 06 Jeep's to that recall. This is not good business at all. Also just had front brakes done 1 year ago and they need replaced already. Ignition - my key will not come out of the ignition unless I push on the ignition cable. Please help me to get these problems fixed. This is unacceptable from Chrysler.

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.

My front lower ball joint broke my windows regulators don't last 6 months I tried to do the recalls since I bought thing and every time I tried I get the same thing we don't have the parts we don't have the parts not 1 of my recalls have been done tried n tried got feed up when I seen that there all off my VIN look up for my 06 recalls but 1and the funny thing is I just I made a service appointment on line to get lower control arms this week didn't say about no really until I was there and they were getting ready to pull it in then all of a sudden they don't have the parts in they would have to order them what a joke my ac blower hasn't worked on 1 since bought it new can't belive it has not caught on fire yet I'm now at almost 100000 miles they ain't done anything yet and not going to either I'm sure I'm wasting my time typing this useless information as wasted my time trying to get all my recalls fixed wishful thinking thanks for listening have a good day.

The front lower ball joints on the vehicle has been recalled and replaced before. Both front lower ball joints are bad again. Will they be covered to be replaced again due to recall issues before and still are bad.

2006 Jeep :liberty I went in for recall for rear suspension rear:control arm upper and :lower ball joint both sides and was told the same problem exists for the suspension :front:control arm upper and :lower ball joint both sides repair cost 2700. 00.

Purchased 2006 Jeep Liberty brand new, it is used only seasonally. Garage kept, approximate mileage is 39,300 miles. Safety recall on 2006 Jeep Liberty for upper and lower ball joints. The vehicle is dangerous. When turning, steering wheel does not come back except manually. Chrysler advises my VIN number is not included in the recall. I have seen that comment several times on this site. This is not my first issue with Jeep vehicles. We went to the Jeep dealer who stated there are no open recalls, we contacted Chrysler who stated there are no open recalls. There are 10 recalls on this vehicle, whenever notified it was brought to Jeep. The suspension issue is a safety recall on 2006 Jeep Liberty and conveniently my VIN number is not part of the recall. A garage kept seasonally used vehicle properly maintained with 39,000 miles has this issue and is now being repaired at my expense. Chrysler needs to be investigated. Please advise what other info is needed.

Front lower ball joints are damaged. Causing a lot of noise and is safety hazard while driving. Jeep dealer stated the ball joints were replaced back in 2007, 14 years ago.

Front lower ball joints are damaged. Causing a lot of noise and is a hazard while driving. Jeep dealer stated ball joints were replaced back in 2007, 14 years ago.

Recall # 09v119000 recall date 04/09/2009 suspension: front: control arm and recall # 06v288000 recall date 08/03/06 suspension lower ball joint. Vehicle has had problems driving with speeds over 15mph. Heavy vibration and uneasy driving. Dealer made a repair on one lower ball joint to satisfy recall but the problem is returning. I was informed that the recalls do not include my VIN. The recalls are year and model specific. If the vehicle recall affected one control arm lower ball joint it should also apply to the other side. Ball joints should be replaced in sets. Both upper and lower control arm ball joints are part of these recalls. This can be a very dangerous situation for any driver if dealers can use VIN number to disclaim necessary recalls on vehicles.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph the front left portion of the vehicle collapsed onto the tire and the lower ball joints had broken off. The contact was able to pull off to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. Who was able to diagnose the issue right away. The contact was told she was lucky to be alive. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall for the exact same issue. The repair will cost about $2,600. No dealer was contacted. The failure mileage was 122,000. Tf.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving in the contact's driveway, the lower ball joint disconnected from the vehicle. The vehicle was lowered on the tires. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joint was unable to be oil causing them to loosen and fall off from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Ak.

I the vehicle safety inspection and was told the left side lower ball joint going bad. The transmission module is tripping the check engine light. The driver side windows (front and back) makes awful sound going up. The ac compressor has stopped working.

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.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while pulling into a parking space the front passenger side lower ball joint separated rendering the vehicle undrivable. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer frontier Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge(1700 ok-66, el reno ok) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA campaign number 06v288000(suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 93,000. Jft.

Upper and lower ball joints failed at 140,100 miles all power windows failed over last 5 years hood lid hydraulics failed @99,000miles tailgating window hydraulics failed@ 105,000miles air cond. Fan failed @ 141,000 miles tailgate window rubber gasket failed @125,000miles.

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 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the driver's side lower ball joint detached from the vehicle. The tie rod fractured and the vehicle dropped to the ground. In addition, the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Chrysler Dodge walton beach (541 mary esther cut off NW, fort walton beach, FL 32548, (850) 244-7611), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 178,000. The VIN was unknown.

I was leaving out of my drive way when the driver side lower ball joint once again broke. I replaced this part just one year and one month ago.

The front lower ball joints failed a second time and were replaced again per nhsta id # 06v-288 recall f23. The official mopar website says faq says that "q once the recall is completed, what is the warranty on the repair if the recalled component fails again? a if there is a subsequent failure, we will review the situation and if, in fact, it is for the same condition as the recall, fca us will repair the vehicle for free. " I am being told by a fca case manager that there is a 2 year 24 month warranty on the parts installed as part of this safety recall. The mopar website faq makes no mention of this and I can not be told where to find this 2 year 24 month warraty. Why isn't fca following their own policy stated to the public? why is fca being deceptive and inaccurate? how should this falsehood be addressed?.

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.

I was in motion in parking lot and turned my wheels to turn and all of sudden my tire came off due to the lower ball joint coming off. Then it cost me to have it to we'd to my house.