Suspension Noise Problems of Jeep Liberty - part 1

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking space, a loud booming sound was heard. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front driver's side suspension had failed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver's side upper and lower ball joints had failed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer bob moore Jeep located at 4627 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74145, and the manufacturer were notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under the NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 200,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while in line at a fast food drive thru, the vehicle began making an abnormal squeaking noise as the contact began to coast forward without warning. As he proceed to make a left turn, the lower ball joint separated from the control arm resulting in an unknown fluid leaking from the vehicle. As a result of the ball joint separation, the front passenger tire began to pop out of place. Due to the failure, the contact initially had the vehicle towed to his home and the following day had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a fractured control arm that needed to be replaced. The contact then called dellen Chrysler Jeep Dodge(2640 w main st, greenfield, in 46140) where he was informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000(suspension). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was given the same information. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000. VIN was unavailable. Jo.

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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.

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I am the second owner of this vehicle, when I acquired it, I had it serviced at the dealership and they preformed all recall work. It has been kept serviced and up to date on any recall work since. During the day on christmas eve 2019 I was returning home from a visit at my mother's home and suddenly lost control of the Jeep. There was loud noise and things breaking off the vehicle as I fought to control it and pull over. Upon inspection, saw the passenger side front wheel had come loose from the suspension, tore off the fender wheel well and broke a piece off the right-side running board. Undriveable, I had it towed to my mechanic. Unfortunately, they were closed until after new years. In early January I found out the diagnosis was a sheared lower ball joint failure. I looked in my files and found that this was one of the recalls that had been preformed to the vehicle. Safety recall f23- lower ball joints was done on 8/1/2006. Obviously, you assume this problem is resolved and the vehicle is safe after the work is done. I luckily was traveling at 30mph, and not at highway speed, so I have only encountered a financial burden. (about $4k for rental, repair & bodywork) I am sure if I was going faster or in traffic, I would have been injured or killed. How do the thousands of Jeep Liberty owners still on the road who are up to date on recalls confidently drive their vehicles if the recall work fails in the exact manner described as the problem meant to be fixed by the recall? I've been driving for close to 40 years and have never had any vehicle suffer a catastrophic failure resulting in a crash before this.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, a popping noise was heard. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autoland Chrysler Jeep Dodge ram (973-298-5870, located at 170 u s 22, springfield township, NJ 07081) where it was diagnosed that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension) and could not be repaired again for free. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 146,000.

I own a 2006 Jeep Liberty that had a recall repair completed on the front ball joint prior to the purchase of the vehicle in 2012. Since that time, the vehicle again had a problem with a ball joint corrosion in the same location right passenger suspension. Jerry ulm refused to repair the ball joint unless I paid for the upper and control arm. . I had to repair the issue at a local shop for $500. Now it is making a terrible sound and I tried to get another dealer to repair it on a recall but they refused.

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.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph the vehicle was shaking . Additionally, there was a abnormal flopping noise. The tire pressure monitoring system indicator warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle rear suspension was broken. The contact called the local dealer grieger's motor sales Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram 1756 w us hwy 30, valparaiso, in 46385 (219) 462-4117 who stated that the vehicle was not covered under NHTSA campaign number 18v278000 suspension. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was unknown . Ap.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while at approximately the 40 mph, there was a loud pop sound and the vehicle became immobile. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the passenger's side front ball joint fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). Neither the dealer nor manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000. Ah.

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving in reverse a loud grinding type noise was present coming from the rear end of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer team one Chrysler located at 1149 1st Ave, gadsden al. And the manufacturer were both notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall campaign 18v278000(suspension) but the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The failure mileage was 105,000. Jft.

Tl the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving and making turns, the steering wheel made a loud grinding noise. The noise was also heard when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram greensboro at (336) 790-9850 (located at 3710 w wendover Ave, greensboro, nc 27407) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

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Ball joint on right front lower control arm broke while driving causing vehicle to swerve and make a loud grinding sound. Tires had been rotated a few weeks prior and there was no noticeable wear or looseness in the steering or suspension.

I had to have my front suspension ball joints replaced. I understand that my vechile was not on the recall list but it was built in March 2006. They were about to fall apart when I took them to be repaired. I think they should be covered under this recall. I heard a noise and when I took what I thought was breaks. I was told it was lucky that the ball joints had not fallen out. I had just got back from a four out drive to the beach. Thanks for your help.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving 10 mph and making a turn, a grinding noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and stop the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side wheel was rubbing against the wheel well. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and noticed that the rear lower control arm had excessive corrosion and was bent. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension) because it was not registered in a salt belt state. The failure mileage was 104,479.

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 10 mph in a parking lot, a loud noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle and the front driver side dropped to the ground. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the lower ball joint had pulled through the steering knuckle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact mentioned that an independent mechanic drove the vehicle, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 183,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. While the vehicle was in reverse, the driver heard a noise coming from the front passenger side. The contact noticed that the lower control arm pin was detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joint detached and both ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving 40 mph, the driver heard an abnormal popping sound and lost control of the vehicle. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was able to be pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, when the contact heard an abnormal clunking noise come from under the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle lost control and veered into another lane. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the right rear control arm had corroded and fractured, which caused the failure. The contact mentioned that the mechanic stated that the left rear control arm would soon fail as well. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000. Wh.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal banging noise under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the front lower ball joints failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving 35 mph, there was a loud creaking noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer repaired the upper and lower ball joints on the vehicle. The contact stated that he was experiencing the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension); however, the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 67,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to violently shake and an abnormal sound emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence where it was discovered that the rear control arm was fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving 20 mph, a loud popping noise emitted from under the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the rear driver side control arm fractured without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While at a stop sign and making a right turn, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact moved the shifter into park and noticed that the ball joint and an unknown tire became detached without an impact occurring. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 18v278000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. While driving various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the upper ball joints in the front of the vehicle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 12e047000 (suspension), but the VIN was not included. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

On my 2004 Jeep Liberty I have had the lower front ball joints replace a few years back by the f23 recall. This week as I was replacing upper control arms, which come pre assembled with the ball joint, I noticed the boots for the lower ball joints were again damaged. I also noticed that there is a loud noise when going over unsmooth surface roads, etc. I am thinking this could be caused by the rear upper control arm. Now I'm not a professional mechanic, but common sense tells me that the engineering on the suspension has been compromised. I contacted Chrysler, who told me to contact a dealer, who told me they would get back to me on this problem. I also experienced multiple window regulator problems, along with recalls on the air bags system as well as gas tank protection recalls.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while making a turn and driving approximately 2 mph, a loud clunking noise emitted from the front end as the vehicle collapsed towards the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the front lower ball joint assembly fractured. In 2006, the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 03v460000 (suspension) however, failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

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We have had the lower ball joints front replaced, the rear lower control arms replaced and now the rear upper control arms are corroded and showing stress cracks. In reading the other incidents it appears that the vehicle is not able to be controlled when the control arms fracture completely. No recall on this yet but there should be as the rear lower and upper control arms are both affected by the salt and inclement weather in minnesota. This is a hazard and should be replaced by the manufacturer to be a safe vehicle. The whole rear suspension sounds like it is about to disengage from the vehicle. 113,000 mileage. Our mechanic has repeatedly recommended replacing the upper control arms at the cost of $1200. 00.

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a squeaking noise while driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic for inspection that located the front lower ball join fractured. The dealer advised the contact that the vehicle was not showing corrosion therefore the vehicle front ball joint will not be replaced under the manufacturer wrranty. The contact also stated the NHTSA camaping number 06v288000 suspension was performed however; the repair did not correct the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 164,798. Li.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that there was a loud abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact called a technician which advised her to reversed the vehicle however, the front passenger tire detached from the vehicle. The technician notice the lower ball joint was fractured. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 09v119000 (suspension). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not provided. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Ak.

Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, an abnormal loud sound emitted from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver side lower ball joints fractured with out any warnings. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the lower ball joints and upper control arm. Also, the technician made the contact aware that NHTSA campaign number: 03v460000 (suspension) was directly related to the failure. The manufacturer as not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 138,994. Pm.

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty. While driving various speeds, an abnormal noise was heard from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the upper control arm and rear lower control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 09v119000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,981.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving at various speeds, an abnormal sound emitted from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the front passenger side lower ball joint and front driver side lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Suspension issue. It appears that the front end to be coming loose. Lots of noise such as grinding,etc. I stopped at garage and had them out it on a lift for inspection. The determination was that the front, left and right, upper and lower ball joints are defective. Upon inspection by the mechanic, and by me visually, it appears to be premature wear. Mechanic suspects a product defect, as do I. I checked NHTSA official site for recalls. Multiple recalls for this suspension issue. Seat belt driver's side latching mechanism between the seat and console sticks intermittently. Sometimes it takes multiple efforts to disconnect the seal belt so that driver may exit the vehicle. Dealer claims there are no recalls on this item and no warranty. Current mileage on vehicle is 74,400 miles. Electrical power window assemblies. All four assemblies have been replaced. During the first year of ownership (bought new in 2005) both left and right front window assemblies were replaced under warranty, since then all four assemblies (front driver and passenger sides, and rear driver side and passenger side have been replaced at the expense of the owner. This is a multiple occurring problem and in my estimation seems to be a product design and manufacturing problem.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a squeaking sound that came from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the lower ball joints had excessive rust and fractures and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 94,700.