2004 Jeep Liberty: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 28, 2025 · Tires · NH

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

Filed Sep 5, 2024 · Suspension · IN

[XXX] My son’s 2004 jeep liberty with 90k miles was towed to Andy Mohr Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram4505 W 96th St Indianapolis, IN 46268 by Cooks. I requested the vehicle be towed bc at approximately 530am i was driving the vehicle in the parking lot and turned right out of the parking lot in order to pull to a stop sign. Shortly after turning the wheel to the right I heard grinding that got progressively worse as I continued to coast to the stop sign. Then i heard a loud noise a and couldn’t move the vehicle. The tire fell off and I got out and fluid was leaking from vehicle. I researched recall for this vehicle and there were several regarding ball joints and knuckles rusting and breaking. I called the dealership days after it was towed and Spoke with Landon (sales) @935am he noted there was a Recall on ball joints 9/12/2006 and he said he would print the document he will review notes pass to Corey (service) and I should get a call back the following Monday. I never heard back. I called the dealership to follow up on status of recall and repairs. I never received an any confirmation that any research was done on the recall but I did approve the repairs. However I continue to find so much information on problems with this issue . I would like to be reimbursed for the repairs. The car was a gift from my son’s grandmother and was in immaculate condition despite being older vehicle she rarely drove it as the mileage reflected. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 30, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · KY

I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty and 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. I got woke up this morning with the alarm going off.. no one was around the Jeep.. I know this because I have security cameras.. my husband check the fuse box and inside they were water in the fuse box..which it rain last night and I don’t know how it is getting wet.. my lights are wanted to stay on. And when I turn the ignition off my Jeep off wants to continue running.. I have had it to several different mechanics and no one seems to know exactly what the problem is.. please help me fix this problem..

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 40,000 miles · NC

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Jan 15, 2017 · Body, Brakes · 105,000 miles · WI

Two concerns - the first being safety related. There is metal grinding noise when braking. All speeds - slow or fast, and in all "drives", two wheel or four wheel drive. No mechanics I have visited have been able to diagnose it. There are hundreds of other jeep liberty owners experiencing the same problem. I have spoken in person with several and read hundreds of complaints online of the same thing. Secondly, three of my windows have now failed to operate. Also a widespread jeep liberty issue with a piece in the lifting mechanism. The motors are operating just fine, but there is a piece inside the door that breaks and the windows fail to open or close thereafter. Sometimes, a lifting mechanism spring-looking piece grinds upwards into the cabin of the vehicle when the "broken" window mechanisms are accidentally activated. Also concerned these spring mechanisms could snap in the cabin and cause extreme harm.

Filed Mar 2, 2016 · Suspension · 200,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While backing out of a parking space at 5 MPH, the contact heard a loud thumping and grinding noise. The steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. Upon further investigation, the contact noticed the vehicle was resting low on the front driver side. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver side lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Aug 8, 2015 · Brakes, Steering · 143,000 miles · FL

Heard some kind of pop, then some grinding when holding the brake down and turning the wheel. Took car to my regular mechanic. They found all 4 ball joints boots perforated & handed me a recall notice for lower ball joints only that was from sept. 2006. I purchased the vehicle jan. 2006 & never rec'd this recall. Even when I went to the dealer for the fuel tank recall on 7/11/15, they didn't notify me of it. I went on moparownerconnect.com & it shows this recall as repaired, which obviously isn't possible. According to audomd.com there are several issues related to this vehicle through different manufacturers. I have an appt. Set up at the dealer next week & depending on what they say about fixing all the ball joints and checking for other safety concerns, I may be sending in another complaint.

Filed Apr 10, 2013 · Steering · 4,500 miles · OH

Tl the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, she noticed a grinding noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the rack and pinion would have to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500. Kmj..*tr...updated 05/29/13 *bf updated 06/10/2013

Filed Nov 5, 2011 · Suspension · 77,000 miles · CT

I was backing out of garage and heard a pop and then grinding noise. Stopped immediately and found the left front upper ball joint had popped out of the control arm. The ball joint is rust pitted badly. I would assume the right front ball joint is in the same condition. I am also aware that the 2002-2003 liberty's have an open recall for this problem due to water intrusion. I had the recall for the lower ball joints replaced under warranty. I was lucky that there was not a separation while driving at speed.

Filed Sep 19, 2011 · Visibility · AZ

Power window regulator failure. This is the fourth time in 2 years. This is a major problem that is very expensive to fix. The regulator fails when the car is not even in motion. The window will fail to roll up or down when the regulator fails and it makes a grinding sound when you try to roll the window up or down. This is obviously a huge problem judging by how many complaints are listed on this website. Jeep needs to recall the power window regulators in these vehicles and take care of their customers. Who has three hundred dollars to fix an ongoing problem two times or more a year. I am a very upset customer and I think something needs to be done about this problem.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Suspension · 106,000 miles · OH

While traveling on a curvy state route, I noticed that my jeep wasn't handling the turns quite as well as normal. Once I arrived in town, I made a stop at a traffic light and when I began to move again, I noticed a very loud grinding sound near my passenger side rear tire and felt my vehicle begin to fishtail as I accelerated more. Fortunately, I was able to safely come to a stop in a restaurant parking lot and inspect the vehicle. At that time I noticed a rusted piece of metal that had separated itself from the frame and sway bar. I also inspected the other side, and observed obvious and excessive corrosion on the opposite side as well. Had the complete separation of this part happened while I was driving on the curvy roads or on an interstate at highway speeds, it without a doubt would have caused severe vehicle damage and had major potential for driver and passenger injury or even loss of life. Fortunately, the worst case scenario didn't happen,but, I am still left without transportation, as this was my only vehicle. This vehicle had to be towed on a flat bed tow truck and is still awaiting repair.

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Suspension · 74,390 miles · NY

Had been driving and hear squeaking/creaking when turning the vehicle. Every once in awhile, I would feel the vehicle slip on a turn. One morning when I was driving to work; as I entered the parking lot, I heard a loud pop on the driver's side followed by a harsh grinding. I was able to pull into a parking spot, but it is clear that the vehicle is not drivable. I was going no more than 5mph when this occurred.