Suspension Problems of Jeep Liberty - part 2

Was turning into a parking spot at a convenient store and my driver front lower ball joint snapped at the base it is a clean break you can hold part in back to gather without gaps. Only if I could glue it back together it would look unbroken. Just joking but yeah at least I wasn’t driving down the road.

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The front lower ball joint on the passenger side broke in half which caused my tire to completely separate from the car. Luckily it happened in my driveway, but I had just gotten off the interstate going 75 mph. After replacing it, a closer inspection was done on both upper front ball joints and the driver side lower ball joint. All need replacement. It was a near miss crash, but mine and others safety is still on jeopardy because I can't afford to replace all of them. I haven’t received any recall information in the mail from the manufacturer.

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The rear lower control arms on my car are about to break. One has holes all the way through. At 40 mph, vehicle shakes in back. Issue also causes stability control to malfunction. No Jeep dealers that I can use will make appointments before 06/27 even after being shown the terrible condition of the parts. Nor do they offer a loaner car. I contacted Jeep themselves and was offered no manner of accommodation or compensation. I drive for a living, so I can either risk my safety, or give up two weeks income, and job, waiting for Jeep and it's dealers to fix defective equipment. If Jeep and their dealers are unable/unwilling to fix dangerous recalls in a timely manner, they should either afford customer a rental car, or offer to buy the vehicle at market value. I would have accepted either, and not filed this complaint, had I been offered.

Pulled into a parking lot. Heard a loud crunch and then the front of my vehicle dipped down. I put my vehicle in park. Got out and realized that my tire was separated from my vehicle. The ball joint had completely separated.

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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the suspension suddenly failed, causing the front end of the vehicle to drop down and the vehicle became undrivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front driver's side lower ball joint had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

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I was traveling on the highway at about 60 mph, hit a small bump in the highway and nearly lost total control. Pulled over and came to a complete stop. Re-entered the highway and nearly lost control even at a slower speed, 55mph.

2017 passenger ball joint broke driving about 25mph, no injuries no recalls were found, towed, repaired 2019 driver side ball joint broke vehicle was stationary in a wait line at restaurant, no injuries no recalls found, towed, repaired 2021 christmas night, passenger ball joint breaks again speed was 60mph, minor injury occurred without medical attention. Haven't been towed or repaired yet.

Slowly crossed railroad tracks ball joint came disconnected forcing disconnection of the front drive shaft.

Lower passenger front ball joint corroded and broke in half. Luckily this happened backing out of a parking space . Somehow this VIN does not show on the f23 recall???.

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The contact owns a 2009 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 20 mph, he heard abnormal banging sounds coming from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle was shuddering violently. The contact veered to the side of the road and exited the vehicle to determine the cause of the failure. The contact noticed that the rear tires had moved forward and were close to the wheel well. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that all four rear control arms were fractured. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.

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I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty sport. I was backing out of my driveway when I heard a crunching sound. I got out of the car and saw that the passenger side of my car was much lower than the driver's side. I noticed that their was windshield wiper fluid pouring out of the front end. Upon inspection, I noticed that the ball joint had snapped and the control arm was almost on the ground. Had I been able to get to the freeway as planned, I could have been seriously injured. I called to verify recall information and was informed that the ball joint recall issue had been resolved. However, with further investigation, it seems that this issue is happening after the repairs as well. I have attached pictures. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, the front driver’s side wheel detached from the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience same symptoms. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Underbody of car is so corroded that the vehicle could lose control.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact noticed that the front control arm and front subframe was rusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was confirmed that the full front suspension needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact mentioned that after leaving the dealer, the front control arm fractured. The vehicle was towed back to the contact’s residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the driver's side front of vehicle lowered to the ground causing a tire blowout. The abs and tpms warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 179,323.

2006 Jeep Liberty. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs made related to NHTSA safety recall 18v-278.

In the past 15 months (recently as last week) I've had to replace the ball joints in the front end. We are the original owner and have the same address when purchased. I see there was a recall notice but I was never informed. Nhtsa recall #06v288000. The repair on 9/210/21 repair was a total of $516. 00. The repair in 6/2020 was $516. 00 as well. Lower ball joint - $136 upper control arm - $130 labor - $250.

Reversing out of a driveway went to turn wheel heard loud pop snap front passenger side went to ground fender popped lose discovered by tow that the lower ball joint had snapped and possible lower control arm.

Right upper ball joint control arm collapsed while in the drive-through at mcdonald's could not move the car turn it or do anything it completely collapsed on the front right side due to corrosion of the lower ball joint and then I know this has been recalled however my car is not under the recall and I don't understand why because it was the same exact issue it's a Jeep Liberty.

Drivers side lower ball joint catastrophic failure with no warning signs evident except split boot(s). Separation/break from upper control arm, tie rod and steering assembly at low speed reverse. Nhtsa recall 06v288000 (daimler-Chrysler notification code: f23) of lower ball joints performed by Chrysler authorized dealer/repair station 2007. Dealer contacted two (2) weeks prior to incident to coordinate possible re-repair and/or consideration of faulty oem parts used in original recall.

I made an appointment at my local Jeep deslership to have the recall hitch installed. Upon arrival, the service representative told me he needed to hook up a device to read my Jeeps computer codes. I declined that service because I only wanted the recall processed. He then informed me that a hitch couldn't be installed by 5pm "when they closed". After a 30 minute wait, the service representative told me that the bolts in the grame were "to rusted" to be removed to install the hitch. I would like to know if I can file for financial reimbursement when I pay for another business to install the hitch since I've given Jeep the opportunity to fix the recall and they've refused.

For the 3rd time in the last 3 years the control arm has had to be replaced on this vehicle! I have been driving with my children in the car when the control arm snapped and made my car un drivable ! there was no warning lamp!.

On 7/10 I'm driving down the road towards the freeway. I hear a very loud pop that startles me. I pull over & discover lower ball joint has separated causing the lower control arm to slip out of socket into the wheel & than separate from wheel. I mean its still attached to the vehicle but vehicle is completely disabled. It caused significant damage to the right front wheel and somewhat minor damage to the right front fender. Theres literally metal shaving all over the road from it carving the metal out of my wheel. Get home and my boyfriend tells me that he's discovered 3 safety recalls. So we call fca (fiat Chrysler automobiles) they said they would have it towed to the dealership no problem but they needed a $103 for the tow that they would reimburse later. They told us to pick any dealership. So fca has it towed from my driveway on 7/13 at 8:45pm to lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep ram of portland dealership. Safety recall f23 was replaced by the dealership but the manufacturer (fca) has not fixed the damage and is denying responsibility. Fca calls on 9/16 to finally tell us that a certified inspector has determined the damage to the wheel and fender is not from the recall. Which is a lie and I can take it to a mechanic and have that verified. They also go on to state they are not going to reimburse the $103 for the tow. So we go to the dealership to pick up the car the next day. I speak with will in the service department and ask to see a copy of the inspection that the fca is talking about. Will tells me that fca never sent an inspector out and there is no inspection report stating that the damage is not from the recall. I have lots of photos of everything. Please contact me.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel would shake with the vehicle wobbling. The contact stated that the vehicle was out of alignment. The contact informed the original owner of the failure, who then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joint was faulty, but only performed an alignment. The failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 98,500.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed but not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

Once parked the heat sheild came up against the heater core and must have sparked causing it to catch fire under the hood! needs to be investigated before causing a possible fatal issue.

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The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that an abnormal noise would emit from the suspension. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and she was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Unknown - testing for odi.

The front control arms broke 2 times within the last 2 years from corrosion! no warning lights.

Yes I checked for recall on my 04 Jeep Liberty suspension and there is a recall on it I was driving my Jeep and it is pulling so much that it's scary to drive but it's the only vehicle I have to get back and fourth to work so I researched it and everything it's saying on the recall is what is going on I'm afraid to get in a wreck and not only hurt my but mostly hurt anyone else in a crash where can I take it to get fixed.

Front lower control arm ball joints are worn on both sides an it's only the bottom ones. No safety hazard yet but I'm sure if it fails it will be scary. Multiple other vehicles made prior to the moth this one was manufactured had a recall on the lower ball joints. I believe this vehicle is also affected by faulty front lower control arm ball joints. No warnings an I've had excessive play in the ball joints for about about as long as I have had the vehicle but as I said it's only the lower front all other joints remain intact an in working order.

The car chugg in and out goin down the road if feels like the transmission is goin to fall out of it the it dies the steering so so bad it feels like a tire is goin to fall of at any moment the valve cohere gasket needs replaced the brakes are non existing I almost crashed into some e head on after it diedon me while I was goin 50 mph down the 1j4gl58kx2w199593 I have only had the car for 2 week hobart auto sales have it to me in replace of a vehicle they had sold me that didn't have a title to it.

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Poor performance from the front end suspension making turning the car dangerous.

My front lower control arm was replaced for corrosian in June 2019, broke in August 2020, and is being replaced again due to corrosion April 2022! this car is a danger to my family as well as other on the road!.