Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact was approaching a stop sign at 3 MPH, when the front passenger's side ball joint fractured. The rim and the frame lowered and the wheel detached. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact stated he saw online that his vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension) and informed beck chrysler dodge jeep ram (256 us-17, palatka, fl 32177) of the failure and recall however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was already repaired under recall several years ago. A VIN search was performed and the result showed that the recall repair was not performed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 204,038.
2004 Jeep Liberty suspension complaints
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Ii own this vehicle since 2014 since than I being replace tires almost every year & replaced the suspension arm control, struts/shocks etc. & still have problems will I driving. Shakes & bounces too much I afraid to have an accident or hurts somebody. Specially went am on the open highway (freeways).
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that there was corrosion on the rear lower control arm. The contact associated the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension) with the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Front suspension went out lost all control of vehicle
Two issues as follows; 1) the lower front ball joints had deteriorated and make a loud popping and clunking noise when turning at low speeds. Our mechanic says the lower front ball joints have completely failed, creating a very dangerous safety issue. 2) the airbag light stays on, does not turn off.
My steering wheel is hard to turn makes a loud noise sheathed my car is warmed up or not it has power steering
Front lower ball joints are damaged. Causing a lot of noise and is a hazard while driving. Jeep dealer stated ball joints were replaced back in 2007, 14 years ago.
Front lower ball joints are damaged. Causing a lot of noise and is safety hazard while driving. Jeep dealer stated the ball joints were replaced back in 2007, 14 years ago.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. As the contact was pulling into her driveway, the lower ball joint disconnected from the vehicle. The vehicle was lowered onto the tires. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower ball joint was unable to be oiled, which caused them to loosen and detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact noticed that the inside of the tires were worn. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who stated that the lower control arm and ball joints were separated and needed to be replaced as soon as possible. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls and suggested the contact call the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 153,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while the driver was at a stop light and preparing to make a left turn, the rear end of the vehicle started to slide, the driver was attempting to gain control of the wheel but crashed in a ditch. The driver and front passenger did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where a check courtesy inspection was completed. The results were unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition on another occasion, the contact stated that while coming onto a freeway and was merging into traffic, the vehicle circled to the right and the rear end was veering to the right. The contact did a complete circle and released the accelerator pedal. The contact coasted to the side of the road and waited before proceeding to drive. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 139,455.
Turning with noise on the freeway and street. Clicking when pushing brakes.
Tl* the contact owned a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH down on an incline, when she lost control of the vehicle and crashed the front driver side into a wall. The air bag did deploy. The contact sustained 2 broken ribs, collar bone, right hand and neck injuries. All injuries required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to impound lot. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 181,000. *tt 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'
Takata recall lower control arm broke ball joint. Enhanced corrosion, 150k miles car was in reverse at a gas station and the car shifted downwards no warning.
Broken right rear control arm. Almost caused a major accident,also broke universal joint. Now that I fixed those issues , steering on the front now is going out
Email to jack danielson from constituent regarding her 2004 jeep liberty which was purchased after the 2006 recall relative to front ball joints and now is experiencing problems and is seeking help. *ld
Ball joints are worn down, if they slip control will be lost of the car. Ball joints are unusually worn down for my car with such little miles out onto it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 18v278000 (suspension). The contact called south pointe chrysler jeep dodge ram at 918‑584‑1481 (located at 9240 s memorial dr, tulsa, ok 74133) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect for both recalls. *tt consumer stated the safety recall on the rear lower control arms could be defective due to excessive corrosion eventually resulting in cracking.
Suspension and rear control arms corroded and causing vehicle to shake
2004 jeep liberty. Consumer writes in regards to corrosion of rear lower control arms. *ld the consumer stated the recall repair on the vehicle had not been completed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Southland chrysler inc (1096 us-280, cordele, ga 31015, (229) 273-3473) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension); however, the parts were not available. The dealer (lithia chrysler jeep of reno, located at 3223 mill st, reno, nv 89502, 775‑501‑8593) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I contacted the dealership after my car demonstrated issues related to a recall. They never follow up. They just keep saying they will reach out and thendon't. I lost control of the back end when I make a right hand turn.
Have not been notified of any recalls and when I called the dealer they said I didnt have any recalls but when I check in the date base it said I had two recalls; I would like to get notified of the recalls by a dealership.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lawton chrysler jeep dodge ram (215 se interstate drive, lawton, oklahoma 73501, (580) 350-6000) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While attempting to accelerate to 70 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle felt as if it would roll over. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear lower control arm was corroded and needed to be replaced. Courtesy chrysler dodge jeep ram (1890 dogwood dr se, conyers, ga 30013, (678) 210-2489) stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact took the vehicle to chapman dodge chrysler jeep ram (3800 n 89th st, scottsdale, az 85251, (480) 424-3559) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 18v278000 (suspension). After the vehicle was inspected by the dealer, the contact was promised a call back. The contact stated that his calls had not been returned in over three weeks. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle veered to the right and crashed into a guardrail. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained bruises and the passenger sustained back injuries; however, medical attention was not required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The contact called a local dealer (autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram and fiat columbus, 3000 n lake pkwy ste 100, columbus, ga (706) 522-2116) and was informed that the parts were unavailable and on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000. Parts distribution disconnect. **tr consumer stated I was driving on the highway and all at once the vehicle veered to the right and hit a guardrail, it was no light that came on or anything. I got some brusies and passenger back injuries but one didn't go to the er. Consumer took the jeep dealership and had the jeep inspected it was not the suspension. From july to now the parts have not been order and I don't need them now because the jeep is not fixable. The airbags did not deploy. Updated 10/26/18*jb *tt
"takata recall" I don't understand why my jeep liberty has all recall problems yet the federal safety agency says not for my VIN #
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