2003 Jeep Liberty: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Lights · TN

While driving with the lights on they flicker on & off and there is a loud clicking noise from the steering column. It has happened quite often while driving through town and on the interstate. This is a safety risk, especially if other drivers think that you are flashing your lights at them.

Filed Jun 16, 2015 · Steering · 166,000 miles · PA

Every time I turn a corner my steering makes a very squeaky noise. I have visited the jeep form and many owners of this vehicle have complained about the same issue when its hot

Filed Jan 3, 2012 · Electrical · 43,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. The contact stated that when attempting to start the vehicle, the ignition would seize and the steering wheel could not be turned. Also, when driving approximately 5 -25 MPH, there was an abnormal clicking heard from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred approximately four months later. The vehicle was repaired a second time but the repairs were made by the contact. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jun 30, 2006 · Suspension · 52,796 miles · KY

1, I had my 2003 jeep liberty inspected for steering tightness and noise on 05/24/06 and inquired about the lower ball joint and control arm recall. Mann chryser dodge jeep did the inspection and said the recall had been performed prior to me owning (I was 1st owner, demo vehicle) and couldn't find any problem with the steering. 2, I was pulling out of my driveway onto the street on 06/17/06 and the lower right ball joint broke and the wheel fell off the vehicle. 3, the jeep was towed back to mann chrysler that day and they acknowledged the failure was due to the recall. The lower ball "joints" where replaced along with the right front wheel (damaged when it came loose) and also repaired some minor damage to the right front fender molding at no charge.

Filed Jun 25, 2006 · Suspension · 43,000 miles · TX

Front end felt loose on the right side and when braking there was heavy clunking noise. Found a recall notice online and called my dealer. I was told to bring it in and have it checked. The dealer replaced the lower ball joints on both side stating that the right side was ready to break at any moment. The dealer also installed a heat shield between the front rotors and the ball joints. This was at approximately 32,000 miles. Steering felt tight again and the clunk noise was gone. Then at approximately 43,000 miles, the noise returned and again the steering felt loose on the right side. This time I bought an after market replacement part that is sold as a problem solver to replace the defective ball joint. These were installed by a non-dealer shop at approximately 45,000 miles. Noise and loose feeling in the steering has went away.