I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport. I was backing out of my driveway when I heard a crunching sound. I got out of the car and saw that the passenger side of my car was much lower than the driver's side. I noticed that their was windshield wiper fluid pouring out of the front end. Upon inspection, I noticed that the ball joint had snapped and the control arm was almost on the ground. Had I been able to get to the freeway as planned, I could have been seriously injured. I called to verify recall information and was informed that the ball joint recall issue had been resolved. However, with further investigation, it seems that this issue is happening after the repairs as well. I have attached pictures. [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
2005 Jeep Liberty suspension complaints
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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated the recall repair of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V278000 (Suspension) was completed. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, she heard abnormal sounds coming from the rear-end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 9,000.
In the past 15 months (recently as last week) I've had to replace the ball joints in the front end. We are the original owner and have the same address when purchased. I see there was a recall notice but i was never informed. the federal safety agency Recall #06V288000. The repair on 9/210/21 repair was a total of $516.00. The repair in 6/2020 was $516.00 as well. Lower ball joint - $136 Upper control arm - $130 Labor - $250
Reversing out of a driveway went to turn wheel heard loud pop snap front passenger side went to ground fender popped lose discovered by tow that the lower ball joint had snapped and possible lower control arm
Right upper ball joint control arm collapsed while in the drive-through at McDonald's could not move the car turn it or do anything it completely collapsed on the front right side due to corrosion of the lower ball joint and then I know this has been recalled however my car is not under the recall and I don't understand why because it was the same exact issue it's a Jeep Liberty
Drivers side lower ball joint catastrophic failure with no warning signs evident except split boot(s). Separation/break from upper control arm, tie rod and steering assembly at low speed reverse. the federal safety agency Recall ID: 06V288000 (Daimler-Chrysler Notification Code: F23) of lower ball joints performed by Chrysler authorized dealer/repair station 2007. Dealer contacted two (2) weeks prior to incident to coordinate possible re-repair and/or consideration of faulty OEM parts used in original recall. Consumer stated gas smell around his car and inside.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel would shake with the vehicle wobbling. The contact stated that the vehicle was out of alignment. The contact informed the original owner of the failure, who then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joint was faulty, but only performed an alignment. The failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the failure but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 98,500.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while reversing and making a left turn, the front driver’s side ball joint fractured and the lower control arm detached. The steering wheel also shook and jerked while driving approximately 50 mph. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall repaired in 2006, for the ball joints. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
Front lower ball joint on right side has fell out twice, 8 months apart. Both times the vehicle was in motion, going less the 20 MPH. Road conditions were dry, and on on regular paved road. I was driving straight on the road both times. The first time it broke, it cause my wheel to break and flatter my tire, second time it damaged my wheel but didn't not bust through it. Motor mounts have broke 2 times as week 1 week after repaired it broke the 2nd time. Transmission mount has also broke.
The right front wheel/ tire separated from the suspension while driving. I was on the 5th floor of a parking garage. I was told this was directly caused by the lower ball joint failing. This was on a 2005 jeep liberty renegade. Recall repairs previously performed on front lower ball joints on 04/09/2007. I no longer own this vehicle.
Like everyone else is reporting all of my upper and lower ball joints are bad on my 2005 liberty. With just over 125k miles I have been told that I have over $3,000 in repairs needed, front upper and lower ball joint, rear ball joints, front hub bearings and both front cv axles. This is the entire front suspension (rear lower ball joints were covered in a recall and were replaced after we had to have it towed in for breakage) . This is obvious a problem and jeep needs to do a recall and reimburse people for their expenses.
My front ball joint and control arm broke why driving down the road
After inspection from mechanics I was told my 2005 jeep liberty was having the same problems as the other 05 libertys im reference to the front lower ball joints where the defect is allowing moisture to get in damaging the ball joint and it's cracking and rusted and bad needs to be replaced there is no recall for my VIN when I put my vehicle into gear and start driving forward or reverse I get loud pops and. Cracking noise also anytime I hit a bump and sometimes while driving on highway I was told the rate at which it's deteriorating and how bad it is is excessive and needs for a safety concern
My heated seat was on low and it has been getting extremely hot lately, well today it caught on fire. And about a month ago my ball joints all went out while driving.
Bushing and body bushing on front of the vehicle, squeak very loudly anytime the vehicle is in motion, or when someone enters or exits the vehicle, the added weight to the vehicle, causes the vehicle to squeak from the front underside of the vehicle, every bump or ruff spot in the road, turning the steering wheel either direction, even the slightest causes very loud squeaking, the squeaking is present with simple rocking of the steering wheel. The steering feels tighter and simple turns require more body muscle use, when the vehicle is both in motion and stationary. The squeaking/rubbing is present, at all times, when even the slightest amount of movement or position changes from driver/passengers inside the vehicle. Feels like the front of the vehicle is about to fall out, or that the friction from the rubbing or pieces in the front/ front suspension, is going to cause something to wear down and break, which could cause control of the vehicle to be lost, and could result in an accident, that could potentially be fatal. When I do a general search for recalls on my particular vehicle make and model, it shows 2 regarding the front suspension, and ball joints, however when I search recalls using my vehicles VIN number, it shows '0 unrepaired recalls' but I have never had any recalls repaired on my vehicle, and the recalls that show active, fit the issues going on with my vehicle, and I'm not sure why my 2005 jeep liberty renegade, fits into the vehicles with the recall concerns present and active, but my vehicle doesn't show and one that need to be repaired based on the active recalls.
Purchased a 2005 jeep liberty in the state of wisconsin, a state that has excessive cold and icy weather, streets are heavily salted. The jeep I purchased has had several recalls, major was the rear end control arm, which the dealership repaired. 2005 jeep liberty also has major electrical problems which causes the engine cooling fan to short out. Having it to be frequently replaced once a year. 2nd major problem is the front right control arm assembly front upper left and right. Along with wheel hub assembly, both corrodes and can cause the steering to brake into, resulting in a lost of steering causing a major accident while driving. These major mechanical problems needs should be recalled, so they can be replaced or repaired. I've taken the jeep to different repairs shop and was told the jeeps are known for safety issues including electrical and control arm problems and to check for recalls.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven, the vehicle was going all over the road and felt loose. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was informed by the technician that the right control arm was rusted through and needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact about the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v085000 (suspension). The contact stated that the recall was in the state of oh, and the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,400.
Front right spindle went bad very early in life of car, and bar linkage with it. Expensive fix. Please issue recall!!!!
I noticed when driving my 2005 jeep liberty, when I came to a stop or pulled off, I would hear a noise underneath the back of my car, sounding like a jarring sound , like something was loose..my car's steering wasn't as relaxed as it should have been when turning especially..this noise kept getting louder, I eventually had it towed to the shop because of this problem and a issue with the thermostat..to find out my rear drive shaft had popped.
I have a jeep liberty 2005 sport they have a recall about the corrosion on my car and they don't want to to fix it. I am really scared on driving like that.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the rear driver's side suspension snapped and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle swerved to the other side of the road. The contact was able to regain control and drove home. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that new trailing arms needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the suspension warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension) by arrigo dodge jeep chrysler (6500 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33411, (561) 282-1545); however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air suspension warning indicator illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000.
The front lower ball joints failed a second time and were replaced again per nhsta id # 06v‑288 recall f23. The official mopar website says faq says that "q once the recall is completed, what is the warranty on the repair if the recalled component fails again? A if there is a subsequent failure, we will review the situation and if, in fact, it is for the same condition as the recall, fca us will repair the vehicle for free." I am being told by a fca case manager that there is a 2 year 24 month warranty on the parts installed as part of this safety recall. The mopar website faq makes no mention of this and I can not be told where to find this 2 year 24 month warraty. Why isn't fca following their own policy stated to the public? Why is fca being deceptive and inaccurate? How should this falsehood be addressed?
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving 25 MPH, the vehicle shook and an abnormal flopping noise was heard. Also, the tire pressure monitoring system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear suspension was fractured. The contact called grieger's motor sales chrysler dodge jeep ram (1756 w us hwy 30, valparaiso, in 46385, (219) 462-4117) who stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving 10 MPH in a parking lot, the ball joint detached and the axle became loose from the base of the wheels, which caused the wheels to detach. The contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and later towed to autonation chrysler dodge jeep ram & fiat north phoenix (located at 1646 n 26th ave, phoenix, az 85023, (480) 630-2825) where it was diagnosed that the ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.
Rear control arm rusted
Here is the problem, will not schedule an appointment for the replacement rear lower control arms. This is a follow up complaint to the one I filed on 4-18-18, id# 11120806.on 1-4-19 I received a call from debbie of specialty parts about the original complaint. Different from the first representative not knowing why the dealer wanted a inspection before ordering the control arms, debbie stated that was a corporate decision. ( you would think that having dealt with this recall in one form or another over the past seven years they could get this straight.) her reasoning was that fca had to inspect my vehicle and replace required parts before they could put on the new lower control arms. I asked what parts required inspection and she said my shocks .I told her those don't attach to the contro[ arm she then said that they would have to check my control arms and check the VIN to verify I had not gone to a junk yard and replaced them myself. I asked her if she knew what the control arms were and she stated she was not a tech. She also told me that they do not tell their customers all they have to do to a vehicle in a recall. The federal safety agency, I would think if they state that they do not tell all that they do, they may not have told you all the issues either. There is no other way to interpret this conversation other than, "we need to inspect your vehicle and replace parts at your expense to minimize damage to our bottom line." I asked to speak to her supervisor and debbie state she did not have one, no one above her. I ended the call.I have received the second recall card. Again it states to schedule your free repair. They will not do it. All I want from fca is what they stated they would do. Replace both rear lower control arms. Stop playing games.
The steering got hard and felt like the ball joint on the control arms lock up ; the door locks cycle continuously and now driver door, left rear passenger door and back tailgate will not open, horn will not blow, radio will not work, and interior lights won't work. The steering problems happen while driving on highways and when making turns of any kind the slightest movement of the steering wheel will car is moving makes erratic navigation in anything other than a straight path. The door locks cycle on and off while driving and also not moving and without the car being started and is as rest without key inserted in the ignition cylinder. I am fearful for my grand children to ride in the car with me and very concerned of a failure that may jeopardize their safety.
The front right and left suspension upper and lower control arms broke. I was backing down my driveway when this happened. I noticed the rear ones are under recall but not the front, the federal safety agency #18v‑278. I had it towed to a auto shop and they want $2600 to repair.
Se siente muy inestable cuando condusco en especial no puedo ir a mas de 50 millas porque en curvas se siente peor su inestabilidad de camino a mi trabajo y de mi uso diario cerca de mi hogar no podria ir lejos girando se siente muy inestable no me suento segura
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