2003 Jeep Liberty: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Feb 4, 2025 · Tires · IN

Tire blow out

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Airbags · TX · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2003 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that his mother-in-law was exiting the highway when she struck a curb causing the front passenger side tire to blow out. The contact lost control, the vehicle was spinning, struck two utility poles where the vehicle came to a stop. The driver was declared deceased on the scene. The front passenger sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 19, 2017 · Airbags, Suspension · 131,000 miles · OK · crash · 4 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2003 jeep liberty. While driving 75 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out without warning. The contact was the front passenger in the vehicle. The driver stated that the vehicle felt as if the front driver side of the vehicle struck the ground. The vehicle fishtailed and collided with the median, rolled several times, spun out, and landed on its roof. The driver side air bag deployed, but the passenger side and other air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained two broken fingers on the left hand, contusions, left body side muscle soreness, and a concussion. The rear passenger occupant sustained a cut to the right arm and left leg and bruising. The middle rear passenger sustained minor bruising, and the driver side rear passenger sustained back injuries. All occupants required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Several months ago, the vehicle was serviced per a ball joint recall and a possible control arm recall. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000. ..updated 05/09/17 *bf

Filed Dec 18, 2014 · Tires · 97,000 miles · VA

Tl* 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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed May 10, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 206,603 miles · LA

My stepdaughter was driving her 2003 jeep liberty in her grandmother's driveway when she heard a loud thunk causing the vehicle to come to a stop due to the driver's side front tire separating from the vehicle. We changed the front driver side ball joint and control arm due to failure and tire separation from the vehicle. It was well that my step daughter was not travelling on the highway at a faster rate of speed because that surely would have ended with a more serious result. I see that there have been three recalls related to the control arm and ball joints. This particular vehicle was purchased from a private individual that actually had taken the vehicle in for the recall in 2006, but it seems that the problem has not been resolved. I'm very much concerned for my step daughter's safety while operating a motor vehicle and I hope that something can be done soon to correct this problem.

Filed Nov 22, 2010 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty sport. The contact stated that he received a recall notice for recall 09v119000 (suspension: front: control arms) in november 2010. On november 18, 2010, the front driver side tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint; the manufacturer stated that the repair for the recall should have been performed april 2010. The current and failure mileages were approximately 80,000.

Filed May 4, 2010 · Suspension · 116,000 miles · PA

While making a left turn onto my road from another driveway, my front left tire separated from it's joint, making it unable to drive. The tire was manually tied back in place with a strap and driven to a nearby garage (about 40ft.away.) finally a call was made to chrysler describing the incident. On april 23, 2010 a call was made to a local dealership to replace the recalled parts. I was told that the parts had to be ordered in. When the parts arrive, the dealership would call me to schedule an appointment. As of today, 5/4/2010, I have not received a call to schedule an appointment.

Filed Dec 5, 2007 · Tires · FL

Driving on us27 the right rear tire separated, causing $2800 worth of damage to the right side, moldings, bumper abd tail light assembly. Tires had about 14,000 miles on them, were properly inflated and about 18 months old. After inspection all remaining tires had the beginnings of tread separation. I am submitting a claim with general tire.

Filed Dec 21, 2006 · Suspension · 53,325 miles · CT

Tl* - the contactreceived her a recall letter for her 2003 jeep liberty lower ball joints in october 2006. While driving about 20 MPH the tire came off and rolled under vehicle. The contact call had the vehicle towed to where she purchased the vehicle. The mechanic for the dealership told her that her axle was broken, that the ball joints had separated and the tire was damaged. The contact stated that the dealership recommend that she take vehicle to a jeep dealership due to her recall. The contact call the jeep dealership and they came to pick up the vehicle. The contact states that they still haven't contacted her regarding the estimate and cause pf the tire failure.

Filed May 16, 2006 · Suspension · 45,600 miles · NJ

Driving in far left hand lane on nj tpke at 65 MPH. Suddenly felt car lurch forward to the right, hit the ground, tire blew out & began to fight to maintain control of vehicle. Traffic was incredibly heavy, due to mother's day weekend. Because of my training as a police officer for the past 28 years, I took my foot off the accelerator, held the wheel tightly and was able to keep control of the vehicle and skid for approx. 1/4 mile across 3 lanes to the roadside. The vehicle was spewing sparks, which caused others to slow behind us and avoid a collision. I still cannot believe the vehicle did not flip & kill both of us. According to the dealership where it was towed, I suffered total ball joint failure on the right front & near failure of the left ball joint. Fyi, the tires were fairly new--michelin tires with 8,000 miles on them. The vehicle is still under review to see if repair is possible due to the extensive damage.

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Tires · 6,800 miles · TX

Wrangler st 215 75r 16 tire failure. No nails or other hazard damage apparent. Sidewall spilt from bead to tread. Highway speed to 30 MPH when blowout occurred. Tire was oem on 2003 jeep liberty.