Tire Problems of Jeep Liberty - part 1

Tires shake, grind and make a pulsing noise when trying to stop.

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Tire blow out.

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P235/70r16 the car was parked, when I left on the morning of July 14 to go to work, it had already exploded. I thought it was the excess heat but the strange thing was the separation that occurred.

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I was driving from NY city to boston, MA when suddenly I hear a big noise thankful to god I didn't lose control on my vehicle, I parked and notice the driver's side tire was completely deflated. I wait for several hours for help. Also one of the rear tires has big bulge on it. I check for any recalls on these tires, but there is none for this size. What can I do? the tires have only 2000-3000 miles on the car. I call cooper customer service recalls and they were rude and did't help at all. This is a safety issue and I would like my tires to be replaced ASAP. Thank yo.

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Due to a manufacturing error of a tire, I had a blowout on the interstate that ended up totaling my car. The tread completely split from the tire while driving at 70 mph. Luckily, I was able to pull to the shoulder without any collisions or damage to myself or others. The blowout ripped off pieces of the front bumper, some siding of the car, and caused huge cosmetic damage in addition to wrecking the frame and causing some internal damage, including a leak of wiper fluid. My car was a 2006 Jeep Liberty (with 60,000 miles) and the tire was a goodyear wrangler st tire with dot # m671 eker. (there was no set of numbers following the eker as on most tires, just a blank space. ).

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The contact owns a 2012 Jeep Liberty equipped with goodyear wrangler sr-a tires, size: p245/50/r20 (na). While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the technician noticed blisters on the rear driver side tire and the inside rubber was separated from the tire. The technician stated that the tire was not serviceable and could not be rotated. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 54,635 and the tire failure mileage was 4,000.

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I bought a goodyear tire for my Jeep Liberty and the tire failed and upon inspection there was a tear on the side wall of the tire which was unrepairable and had to be replaced . This is a defect in the tire and not from road hazards.

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Liberty equipped with capitol tires, tire line: precision trac ii, and tire size: 235/70r16. The contact stated that both front tires were low on air. The contact discovered that both tires were experiencing tread separation. The tires were not replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 14t013000 (tires). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The dot number was not available. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 97,000 and the tire failure mileage was 13,000.

I have a set of 4 uniroyal liberator a/t p235 70r16 tires dot apo8 c62u 4410 that have horrible problems. One of them is so eliptical that you feel like you are riding on a egg shaped tire that almost makes you sick at slower speeds. It has a awful vibration at higher speeds. The other 3 of the set are so out of balance that even with 5 ounces of weight, the tires still vibrate.

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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the rear driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the diagnosis was unknown. The vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The tire information and failure mileage were unknown.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty equipped with goodyear eaglers-a tires, size: p235/70r16. The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the tread of the rear driver side tire detached and wrapped around the axle, causing the tire and vehicle to wobble. The contact was able to exit the highway and replace the tire with the spare. The dealer was contacted and advised that the contact needed to take the tire to goodyear to have it inspected and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Placed goodyear wrangler tire (dot# mk87 fowr 3305) on back of vehicle to act as spare (approx 13000 miles on tire) 2011/ placed tire on passenger side front of vehicle early April of 2012. On may 11, began to travel from montgomery, al to fairhope, al. Approx. 100 miles into trip (200 yards south of mile marker 81) incident occurred. There was tread separation from tire while driving on interstate-65. Peeling tread ripped apart/off wheel well liner, fender, running board, etc. Resulting debris almost caused a major collision between myself and a commercial 18-wheeler. Defective tires tread separation looks very similar to photos of damaged goodyear wrangler silent armor tires, the same tire line that was recalled Feb, 2012. This tire is also a goodyear wrangler tire with identical failures as those recalled.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty sport equipped with goodyear eagle rs-a tires. While driving approximately 77 mph the contact could see debris flying from the rear passenger side wheel well. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and the entire rear passenger side fender was missing as well as various other pieces of the wheel well. After driving approximately 50 mph for another mile more debris was coming from the same wheel well. When the contact drove onto the emergency lane a second time, he observed that the rear quarter panel was torn. Upon examining the vehicle the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire was completely shredded of all its rubber. The tire was examined by an independent mechanic who stated that the failure tread separation. The failure and current mileages were 42,000.

2005 Jeep Liberty. The consumer lost control of his vehicle, struck a ditch, overturned and went through the right of way fence. According to the police report, all four tires were extremely worn, some being completely bald. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0141-89.

Tread on goodyear weatherhandler fuel max tires gone after 13,ooo miles. Tires squealed when going around curve, makings turns. Tires were purchased at sears with a 65,000 warranty.

I purchased 4 goodyear tires in oct 2006,I have a 2006 Jeep Liberty sport,I have less than 15,000 miles on these tires,I was told by the goodyear store manager that these tires are prematurely wearing, I ask what could be done to satisfy this and was told in a letter by goodyear that I would have to bring in the Jeep and all 4 tires would have to be removed from the Jeep and be sent to goodyear for further evaluation, I asked how am I going to get my Jeep home and I was told that I would have to purchase tires, I explained that I am a disabled veteran and I couldn't afford to just pick up and buy 4 new tires, I am only asking for replacement tires.

Numerous mechanical problems all dash lights come on at once between 15 - 50 mph dealer replaced body control module lights still come on now has more problems after repair by dealer. Several recalls on this leased vehicle running up miles back 2 dealer rear window fall down repaired motor tried 2 quit 3 times could be dangerous in traffic seems it loses prime on fuel system . Also excessive tire wear on front tires had it aligned myself was out from factory 10 deg. I have no confidence in dealer 2 fix since I have more problems after last visit. Horn doesn't sound on key pad door lock and fog lights stay on at highbeam after electrical work. Vehicle has locked me out when I shut doors 4 no apparent reason switch keys in ignition and motor running.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact heard a noise in the front end of her vehicle, which sounded like a helicopter on the passenger side. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the lower ball joints were defective. The dealer replaced the ball joints according to NHTSA campaign id number 06v288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), of which the contact had no knowledge. As a result, the two front tires were damaged due to the defective ball joints; however, the dealer refused to make the replacement. The manufacturer also stated that they would not replace the tires. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 31,000 and failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Bought brand new car last year Jeep Liberty with good year tires. Within 15,000 the tire is defected. Good year could not tell me what was wrong with the tire and neither could firestone for another opinion said that it was not able to be fixed and had to spend $180 to get a new tire. Goodyear would not replace the tire or do anything because of their warranty policy. 15,000 miles on a tire is not warranted enough.

I am on my 2nd repair of ball joints with my 2003 Jeep Liberty, I have also had a repair when water gathered and caused my front passenger side carpet to get soaked with water. My issue is related to my tires, I have had rubbing and veering to the right problems since I purchased my car a few years ago. I have taken it in questioning alignment and was told I needed to rotate every oil change which I due but the premature wear on my tires is bad. I believe it is caused from the upper and lower ball joint problems and feel my tires need to be replaced by the dealer at no charge to me.

The contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that he can only purchase p215\75\r16 sized tires because there are no snow tires available for his vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 40,000. The consumer stated tried several different departments to obtain the snow tires to no avail was informed by dealer if any alterations were made to the size of the tire the warranty will be null and void. Updated 09/10/07 updated 09/10/07.

The contact owns a 2002 Jeep Liberty. While driving 55-60 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right and the steering wheel vibrated. The contact also heard a humming noise coming from the front tires. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The contact felt that the humming noise was due to excessive wear caused by the lower ball joints. The contact received recall notice number 03v460000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) on August 2, 2007. He feels that the tires should be replaced as part of the recall. As of August 3, 2007, the ball joints have not been replaced. The current mileage was 62,000 and failure mileage was 60,000. The consumer stated the lower ball joint has been repaired and the cupped tires were then rotated to the rear of the vehicle and the consumer stated there is still a loose feeling in the rear of the vehicle. Updated 08/22/07.

The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The vehicle has goodyear wrangler, size p235/70r16 tires. While driving 20 mph or greater, the contact heard a roaring sound coming from the front tires. The dealer stated that there was abnormal wear on the front tires. The tire shop stated that the lower ball joints could have caused the abnormal wear. Recall number 06v288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) was referenced. The dealer performed the recall repair, however, the contact felt that the tires should be replaced as part of the recall. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 29,000 and failure mileage was 28,000. Updated 02/01/08. Updated 02/01/08.

I was pulling out of a parking spot, where my car was parked. I drove approximately 5 feet and felt like I hit something. I got out of my car and saw that my front passenger's side tire had come off. The tire fell off/rim was damaged, there was fluid leaking from under the car, and there was damage done to the body of the car- fender. All of the tire bearings are being checked/replaced.

- the contact stated that passenger's front side tire was defective. The contact stated that the tire had a big white line on the outside of it, and that the tires never impacted anything.

: the contact stated while approaching a traffic light at 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle restarted, the automatic transmission was placed into drive, but the vehicle would not move. The vehicle was shut off and turned back on 4 times, before it was able to move. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who could not duplicate the problem after performing a diagnostic test. The dealer informed the contact that all 4 tires were worn down unevenly and there were pieces of metal showing on the insides of the tires. Also, it was determined that the brakes and rear rotors were worn, and needed to be replaced, along with all 4 tires. A NHTSA recall letter, #06v288000 on the vehicle, regarding the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint was received. The parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available at the local dealership. The manufacturer confirmed the parts were not available. The contact was placed on a waitlist. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop who suggested that the recall work should be performed prior to getting all the other components replaced.

While driving 30 mph, something in the front end differential broke. I have had numerous problems with this vehicle. I'm on my 3rd set of tires. The brakes have been replaced 3 times. It's in the shop more than it is out.

Identical situation to case # 10091230. While driving on a wet road from previous days rain my 2004 Jeep Liberty lost control while traveling out of a turn at 20 mph and went off the road down an embankment and crashing into a tree. . Read more...

After a flat on 9/30 of this year, I purchased a new set (4) of goodyear wrangler st tires, size p215/75/16, through my Jeep dealer. Within a day of light use, my 2003 Liberty sport started to exhibit unsettled handling behaviors. The vehicle pulls strongly to the right where it did not before the tire replacement, the vehicle feels mushy at freeway speeds and is now very hard to keep going in a straight line. The feeling of lack of control is especially noticeable when trying to negotiate a left turn at speed (the vehicle seems to want to continue to go straight or left and, very noticeable under steer is present). The Jeep feels very unsettled everytime the grade on the road crown changes along turns on back roads and is noticeable enough to compel me to slow down from normal speed limits. When traveling 55 mph and above the feeling of loss of control comes on with very minor changes on straight road surfaces. There is also vibration and noise coming from the right front area of the suspension (comes and goes in proportion to loss of control). The vehicle has 70,000 miles and is on its' third set of these tires (the only one that fits the oddball standard rim) but, this is the first set of these tires that have left me not wanting to use the truck for anything. I checked tire pressures and wheel lugs for tightness but, found nothing out of the ordinary. I had the dealer look at the problem and they kept it for 4 days (and 100 miles) saying afterwards that it needed only a wheel alignment (toe-in was out) after stating that it was alright when the sold me the tires 3 days earlier; they also checked their wheel balancing job and found nothing wrong with that. They went on that there was nothing wrong with any suspension components and that my truck behaved like many other Libertys. Their work abated the right pulling a bit but, the behavior still varies in intensity with road changes. The vehicle does not feel safe even on dry roads.

The caller found out there was a recall on ball joints. He had it checked, and they could not find anything wrong. On the way home the passenger's side tire fell off, and the lower ball joints failed. Caller was driving 20 mph. The caller had vehicle towed to dealer. Manufacturer has not been contacted yet.

Goodyear tire/ p215/ 75r16 dot#m6y4eyer1702. Owner feels that driving in the rain is too scary. The vehicle started to hydroplane when driving 10 mph or greater. (recurrent problem) the tires were not wide or deep enough according to the technician. There was a complete loss of traction when starting from a complete stop on any amount of water and cannot safely turn on water.

2004 Jeep libery limited 4wd, VIN 1j8-gl58kx4w-255517, tires: goodyear eagle r-sa p235/70r16, mileage: approx. 1,000 (approx 1 month old). Rear end of car skids dangerously in low-speed turns, on normally wet (not puddled) roads, when in 2wd. This has happened several times in the last 3 weeks, always in slow-speed suburban driving. (thank god. ) skid happens when you make either a right or left hand turn, and then apply gas during the middle of the turn (as you do to maintain speed in a low-speed turn) at which time, the rear wheels lose traction and skid to the outside of the turn. I understand the goodyear eagle r-sa tires are poor in the wet traction dept, but this must be a specially-bad batch, because this skid occurs so readily. Dealer service manager (georgetown Jeep, georgetown, CT) admits that wet weather traction is a problem for the Liberty and he says "we advise using 4 wd when the roads are wet. " well this floored me! no one told us that when the car was delivered. And the owners manual does not say this. Chrysler/Jeep says they will not do anything more. They will not have the tires tested, for example.

Dealer replaced the front tires twice, and vehicle vibrated while driving at any speed. Also, headlights/ horn/windshield wipers, and the speedometer failed while driving the vehicle.

After the dealership replaced the driver side lower ball joints for recall 03v460000 the vehicle's alignment was off, and the front end shook and pulled to the right when speed reached and exceeded 50 mph. Also, front tires needs to be replaced because they were cropping. Prior to repair, vehicle was operating fine. Dealer refused realignment of the vehicle, per request of the consumer, because it was not covered under the scope of the recall. Also, all four tries were replaced at 8,000 miles on vehicle.

I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty and on oct. 7, 2003, I had an incident in which my steering wheel and tires locked up during a left turn causing me to turn in a full 360 facing the car that was behind me. This was on a Tuesday. On Friday, oct. 10, 2003, I was making a right turn into a gas station and my car skidded causing me to lose brief control of my car again. I was able to straighten up the car and avoid another 360 and possible collision with gas pupms. Luckily, no one was hurt and there was not any property damage in either situation. At this point, I contacted the dealership (galeana) who told me it was my tires. I went to goodyear and they said my tires were fine and I should go to the dealership. I called the delearship back and they told me to bring it in and they would check it over but they had not heard of this problem before. They were unable to find anything wrong with my car and I really did't feel like I received good customer service. My reason for submitting this now is because I have seen articles and my mother heard it on the news that there has been a recent recall on 2002 Jeep liberties that might explain what happened. I contacted the dealership tonight and asked them about a recall and they denied that there is one. I am also unable to find it on your sight although the article I read stated it as being released by you. I have been lucky that it has not happened again but I do not feel as safe in my car as I did before the incidents. Please contact me and let me know if there is a recall and if not, please document my complaint. The next person may not be as lucky. Thank you, emily lewis.