Steering Rack And Pinion Problems of Jeep Liberty

Tl-the contact owned a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the rack and pinion bolt fractured. The contact stated that the suspension and front driver's side wheel separated and became stuck in the wheel well. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 299,999. The vehicle was destroyed. Ah.

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The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while reversing from a driveway, the power steering became inoperable and made it difficult for the contact to turn the steering wheel. The contact added power steering fluid to the vehicle and the failure ceased. Two days later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the rack and pinion was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000. Updated 3/31/cn.

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Tl the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, she noticed a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the rack and pinion would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500. Kmj. . . . . Updated 05/29/13 updated 06/10/2013.

The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the power steering seized without warning. The contact was able to move the vehicle from the roadway and have the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer stated that there was a leak on the seal of the rack and pinion. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 4,000.

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Vehicle started making crunching noises when going over bumps (dips, speed bumps/humps, railroad tracks) issue wasn't constant, tended to happen in the early mornings or late nights when the weather was colder. Took the vehicle to a couple of mechanics with no findings. Over time (02/01/2011) the vehicle started making a 'whining' noise when I make sharp right hand turns, again not every sharp right hand turn recreates the noise. I suspected power steering and or bushings could be an issue. Today, 04/19/2011, vehicle is in shop for new tires and an oil change and an investigation into my complaints/suspicions. It's been discovered that there is a leak in my power steering pressure line and issues with my rack and pinion. On a side note, it's also time to replace my struts and shocks, however this is not part of the issue I've been experiencing, according to the mechanic. It was also brought to my attention that rack and pinion issues as well as power steering pressure line leakage issues are very common with this year/make/model. Funnily enough, after lots of research and many phone calls to several other mechanics, the ps pressure line issue can be fixed but will most likely reoccur due to the hose not being able to handle the constant working pressure of 3000 psi. It seems I will now be looking for another part for my Jeep that is being fabricated by an innovative individual that can do the job that Jeep can't seem to figure out. (your window regulators need to be re-engineered as well).

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact was entering a parking space when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer and they advised him that the fuel pump had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered a reimbursement. In addition, the contact stated that when driving at low speeds and attempting a turn, the steering would become hard to maneuver. The vehicle was later inspected by a dealer and they advised her that the rack and pinion and the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the pump alone. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while her vehicle was parked in a residential driveway, she noticed something leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The dealer stated that they had to replace the rack and pinion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current 52,000. Updated 8/23/12 updated 09/06/2012.

Letter from ftc forwarding correspondence from congressman mchugh on behalf of constituent concerning his complaint with Chrysler corporation regarding his Jeep Liberty. The consumer stated the check engine light illuminated due to a faulty oxygen sensor and a crunching sound was heard whenever the consumer made a right turn. The dealer informed the consumer the crunching sound was a result of power steering fluid leaking and the repair would cost $825. 00. A new rack and pinion gear and pressure lines were needed. The consumer stated the vehicle only had 40,000 miles, however the dealer advised that the vehicle would still be safe to drive. However, while driving, there was a noise coming from the front drivers side wheel well. Just before the consumer could exit the highway, the left front wheel fell off the vehicle. The plastic fender above the dislodged wheel was ripped away.

Steering rack failure. Near miss collision. Loss total control of vehicle. Consequences could be a fatality. Smithfield Jeep denied the incident to defective parts a recall and would not pay for the repair of a defective product.

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Ltr re recalls on her daimler Chrysler purchased back in August 13, 2001. The consumer stated the vehicle has been recalled more than 3 times and supposedly fixed over 6 times regarding the ball joints. The consumer had an accident. The ball joint broke while the consumer was attempting to park. The radiator was leaking at the seam. The right front hub bearing was noisy. The cd changer would skip after a few songs. The dealer found an internal fault. There was a heavy crunchy noise when driving, stopping and making turns. The front stabilizer/sway bar was replaced. The rack and pinion was leaking.

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