My 2005 jeep liberty with 44,000 miles has both lower control arms rust out, the right side rear lower control arm has buckled due to this corrosion and nearly cause an accident. The vehicle has not been abused or modified in any way that would cause this premature corrosion. The driveshaft also has sever rust and perhaps there are more parts that I could not see that are exhibit premature corrosion. The vehicle is garage kept and I don't snow plow or off road this vehicle.
2005 Jeep Liberty suspension complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact was driving at an unknown speed when the lower ball joints began rubbing together and making an unusual clanking noise. The contact was able to locate a recall relative to the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v288000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint) but was informed by the dealer that repair was performed by the previous owner in 2006. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance and advised the contact to have the vehicle repaired at his expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000 and the current mileage was approximately 53,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 10 MPH out of the driveway, the front passenger wheel and axle broke. The contact stated that it also punctured the radiator. The vehicle was towed to local repair facility. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that she was not the first owner of the vehicle and that the recall repairs had never been performed. She referenced the federal safety agency recall campaign id number: 06v288000, suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint. The manufacturer stated that they were not sure if they assist her with the repair cost. The failure and current mileages were 66,032.
My 2005 jeep liberty renegade 2wd has both front upper ball joints with signs of excessive wear. My car has never been off road and I have never hit anything that could cause such of abnormal wear. My car has 56000 miles and according to the mechanic it has been like this for a while. Note that this car had the lower ball joint replaced do to a previous recall.
2005 jeep liberty pop noise when make a turn. The car was fixed march 10,2007. I had other people look at it said ball joint replacement. I believe it was fixed with a defective part. Dodge said 67.00 just to look at it.
2005 jeep liberty recall for lower ball joints. Consumer states that she could never get an appointment with any jeep dealer to fix the vehicle for this recall and the wait was three to six months. *nj the consumer stated as she was making a left hand turn, the ball joints broke and the vehicle became difficult to drive. Due to the way the ball joints broke, it landed on the rim of the tire and damaged the rim in the process.
On monday night, at around 8:30pm, I was driving back home at approximately 15 MPH, taking a left, and from the inside of the car, my friend and I heard a loud pop noise, then some loud grinding noise after. I quickly shifted the car to park, jumped out of the car thinking that I had a flat tire. The tires were intact. My car refused to budge, even after the police came and we had put the car in neutral, and tried to push it out of the middle of an intersection of two roads. The car refused to budge. Right after the getting out of the car, I noticed that there the car had begun to leak from under the hood onto the ground. I had to call triple a to get the car towed to the nearest dealership - grava jeep dealership - and the next day, the service department at the dealership called and said that it was the lower ball joints - which was a safety recall for the jeep liberty '05, and because the lower ball joints had separated, it had caused rim damage to the car, making it unsafe to drive with - as it would damage and deflate my tire. The power steering line was also found to be leaking, of which I had never had issues with until the ball joint had separated, and the car was attempted to be moved to safety (that was when we saw the large puddle of liquid dripping out of the car). Grava dealership has agreed to replace the lower ball joints under warranty, but they would not cover the damage to the rim or the power steering, although the lower ball joint caused the damage to the rim when it broke apart, and said because it was only a possibility that the lower ball joint could have caused stress to the power steering, and isn't definite, I would have to cover the entire costs. I called the reimbursement department of chrysler explaining the situation and they kept transferring me to supervisors, senior staff, other customer representatives, until finally today - 12/16 - I called 2 more times, and was told that they would only cover 25% of the rim damage.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for repair. The technician inspected the vehicle and noticed corrosion in the front upper ball joints. The vehicle was not repaired at that time; however, the lower front ball joints were replaced eight months ago according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 77,000 and current mileage was 78,000. Updated 01/07/09. *lj updated 01/08/09.
Normal highway to semi-hard off-road driving in wyoming. Destroyed 2 sets of upper ball joint/upper control arm assemblies within 45,000 miles. No serious damages yet but scary, still. $400 for parts each time, quoted $359 for labor. Did labor myself, both times.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact heard a noise in the front end of her vehicle, which sounded like a helicopter on the passenger side. She took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the lower ball joints were defective. The dealer replaced the ball joints according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint), of which the contact had no knowledge. As a result, the two front tires were damaged due to the defective ball joints; however, the dealer refused to make the replacement. The manufacturer also stated that they would not replace the tires. The VIN was unknown. The current mileage was approximately 31,000 and failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 4 MPH and making a left turn, the contact heard an unfamiliar noise and the vehicle briefly stopped moving. She is aware of the safety risk involved. She received a recall notice in 2006 for the lower ball joints. The dealer performed the recall repair on approximately september 8, 2006; however, the failure continued to occur. The failure occurred daily and the vehicle vibrated. The dealer advised her to get the tires balanced, but the failure continued to persist. A mechanic later stated that this was characteristic of the jeep liberty. The contact read a news article stating that there was an investigation related to the upper ball joints and the failure was not related to her year, make, and model. The failure mileage was 28,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While driving 35 MPH, the ball joints separated when she depressed the brakes. As a result, the tire smashed into the fender, which caused a crash. There is a recall for the suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint (the federal safety agency campaign id 06v288000) however, the contact stated that she did not receive a recall notice. The current and failure mileages were 64,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. In 2005, the contact heard a loud noise underneath the vehicle when driving at low speeds. The dealer replaced both front lower passenger and driver side ball joints. Two years later, while driving 10 MPH, the ball joints failed and felt like a tire had blown. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact stated that this was a major manufacturer defect that could place others in danger. The failure mileage was 21,413 and current mileage was 56,000. 3-27-08 per phone converstaion, lower ball joints failed second event, smch
Our 2005 jeep liberty limited crd has had the lower front suspension ball joints replaced as part of the vehicle's recall notice. At approximately 30,000 miles, we went to an independent tire shop for an alignment due to poor tire wear and "wandering" characteristics when driving at highway speeds. The tire shop indicated that the vehicle had a defective upper ball joint and could replace the failed unit with permission from the dealer. The dealer, medved jeep, denied the claim. We took the vehicle to medved who then claimed that the upper ball joints were not defective. At approximately 37,000 miles the vehicle had a higher frequency of front end clunking, so I took it back to medved who then claimed the noise was only an extraneous battery loose under the seat. At approximately 43,000 miles, the clunking had become disturbingly frequent and more severe. I took it back to medved and they now confirm that it's a faulty upper ball joint. However, they claim no responsibility for not correcting the problem at 30,000 miles or 37,000 miles. They refused to replace the defective part, and furthermore, called in a chrysler inspector who reported that our 1-1/2" lift kit caused the problems with the ball joint. However, the boots on the ball joints are still intact and there is no visible evidence that indicates the cause of the ball joint failure (poor manufacturing versus lift kit). There has been no forensic evaluation of the failure. The upper ball joints on this vehicle have a "record" of failure per online forums. Many failures are on vehicles without lift kits- pointing to likely underengineered component's on the part of jeep versus purely speculative conclusions that our 1-1/2" lift kit may have caused the failure. The lower ball joint engineering was faulty, and the federal safety agency should explore the related failures to the upper suspension ball joints. This is as potentially serious under catastrophic failure as the lower suspension ball joints.
We own a 2005 jeep liberty . In jan. 2007 we received a recall letter w/ notification code f23 . We had the recall work done at bill luke in phx., az in jan. 2007 . Now while here in evansville , in. We had our jeep serviced ( 11/07 ) and the mechanic showed us that the 2 front tires were worn out badly on the inside of each tire. He told us that the front end components are all good and sound so he suggested we have a front end alignment done. He also rotated the bad tires to the back and back to front. After investigating the receipts from the past recall work there was no front end alignment done after the lower ball joints were installed at bill luke in phx,az.. We just took it as if that work was done and never questioned the dealership about a front end alignment and they never said anything to us about it. We have contacted bill luke with no resolve to this serious problem they created on our jeep. We need to now replace 4 tires and get a computerized front end alignment ( approx. $ 850 ) at the cost of their negligence. We need help to resolve this matter promptly. Any time any front end parts are replaced a front end alignment should be done. And trying to explain that to the dealership in phx is very hard. Please help us get reimbursement for this problem that daimler chrysler created. Thank you.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The dealer was called numerous times since april of 2007 regarding this recall. The dealer stated that the part was unavailable and did not provide a time frame for when it would become available. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 30,450.
A letter was sent to me from chrysler concerning "safety recall f23 lower ball joints". I have contacted chrysler several times and nothing has been done to assist me in resolving this "potential "life threatening" defect on my vehicle.
2005 jeep liberty with a recall for the lower ball joints. Customer states that she noticed the metal on the tires coming out. Mechanic told her the ball joints were on too tight and threw the jeep out of alignment. *kb the consumer is seeking reimbursement for new tires, alignment, waste tire fee and labor. The consumer stated after the recall was performed someone should have noticed how badly the alignment was.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact received a recall notice regarding the lower ball joints. At 16,703 miles, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. After the ball joints were replaced, he was not informed that the alignment was not performed. Four months after the replacement, he noticed that the tires were worn due to the alignment not being performed. The vehicle had 19,500 miles at that time. The contact called the dealer to demand a free alignment, but was informed that he would be responsible for the charges. The transmission type and recall number were unknown. The current mileage was 19,500 and failure mileage was 16,703.
My 2005 jeep liberty has been pulling to the right since I had the dealership replace the lower ball joints due to the recall. I've complained to the dealership since it was done and they've taken it in and looked at it several times. It has been aligned and the tires have been rotated more than is specified just trying to get it to drive straight down the road again. It has torn up to inner right front fender wells and has worn the tire down on the right front side. I don't believe my vehicle is safe to drive. It's difficult to keep it on the road because if I let go of the steering wheel even for a moment it veers off to the right immediately.
Ref- safety recall f23 - lower ball joints. I received this first notice may 1 and contacted york jeep here in prescott. 4 months later they have not yet repaired my vehicle. I keep getting told no parts are available - the parts are on order. I have contacted them monthly and get the same response. I think this is very strange. Can you help me get this resolved?
Received safety recall f-23 lower ball joints the week of 08-13-07, made appt for repairs on 08-23-07; while driving home on 08-21 in rainy conditions I was unable to steer my 2005 jeep liberty & struck a guardrail,damaging my front bumper, fortunately I was driving under 20 MPH. I called chrysler when I arrived home on the 21st & I still have not had a call back from the to advise me if they will pay the $600.00 repair bill that I have for the damage to my front bumper. Chrysler associates advised me they are waiting to talk to the local dealer that replace the ball joints. I was also told that all of the information between the dealer & chrysler are proprietary and therefore would not be disclosed to me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact received recall notice number 06v288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). She called the dealer in january of 2007 and they informed her that she would be added to a repair waiting list. Unfortunately, the dealer does not know when the necessary part will become available to make the repair. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 23,000.
Jeep liberty safety recall f23-lower ball joints customer states that they have received a second letter but the dealership has yet to repair his car from the first one**cc
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. While attempting to make a right turn at 25 MPH, the steering wheel locked. The contact lost control and the vehicle proceeded onto the other side of the road, where it crashed into an idle vehicle. The weather conditions were rainy. There were no injuries. One week prior to the crash, the contact stated that the vehicle felt strange, but assumed that it was due to the rain. She received a recall notice for the lower ball joints the day after the crash. The vehicle is unable to be driven and is parked at her residence. Police report number 10060304 was filed. The powertrain and recall number were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 41,802.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact received his first recall notice (number 06v288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint)) in march of 2007. He called the manufacturer and was placed on a waiting list. In august of 2007, he received a second recall notice. He believes this is a safety risk because his lower ball joints have not been repaired. The current mileage was 10,000 and failure mileage was 7,000.
My jeep dealer in macomb, il, cross jeep, was unable to remedy safety recall f23 - lower ball joints within a reasonable amount of time. I have waited almost 5 months for cross jeep to replace the lower ball joints on my 2005 jeep liberty and have attempted no less than 4 follow ups without any success. I have been promised return phone calls about the status of my vehicle being fixed, and I have yet to receive one of these return phone calls from the dealership. I just got off the phone with cavanaugh jeep in monmouth, il, and I already have an appointment for next tuesday to have the recall fixed.
My 2005 jeep liberty was involved in a rollover accident with 4 fatalities on 9 june 07. The incident took place at highway speed on an interstate highway with no other vehicles involved. The driver and one passenger survived the accident with multiple injuries. The four passengers in the back seat of the liberty were not wearing seat belts and were ejected from the vehicle during the rollover event. The driver felt that she had no control of the steering just prior to the rollover of the vehicle. The incident is currently under investigation. *tr the consumer also stated the air bag did not deploy. The consumer stated the was a nail in the tire that could have caused low tire pressure, contributing to the loss of control of the vehicle which may have resulted in failure of the upper ball joints. A recall was performed on the lower ball joints in may 2007. Updated
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact received recall notice # 06v288000 (suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint). The dealer was unable to repair the vehicle due to the lack of replacement parts. The contact is on a long waiting list. There are no other local dealers. No failures have occurred at this time. The current mileage is 20,000 and failure mileage was inapplicable.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 jeep liberty. The contact received recall notice # 06v288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). She has been on a waiting list since march of 2007. No failures have occurred at this time. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 20,000.
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