2006 Jeep Liberty: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Sep 27, 2021 · Suspension · 179,323 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the driver's side front of vehicle lowered to the ground causing a tire blowout. The ABS and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The contact called the local dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified however, no further assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 18V278000 (Suspension). The failure mileage was 179,323.

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · Brakes · 188,300 miles · FL

Yesterday my ABS and esb lights came on. I did notice a bit of grinding type noise approximately twice in a full day of driving. Today, same thing, but lights went off a couple of times right after start up. My brakes and tires were replaced in late august. The repair shop said my brakes were in good order but the right rear wheel speed sensor is bad. If this doesn't correct issue, a wheel alignment and reset the steering angle is recommended. None of these issues would warrant the odd grinding noise when breaking and only occassionally does this happen and it did not occur when the technician drove it. This was all on city streets and driving straight in good weather. A quick google search indicates this is a problem with many owners of the 2006 jeep liberty. Many people have replaced the brakes, sensors, rotors and all things brakes but still experience the lights and the noise. Often, there is reference made to the clock spring. Since I saw so many complaints and my repairman was so vague that his recommendations would actually solve the issue, I felt it is worthy of investigating.

Filed Mar 8, 2020 · Brakes · SC

Abs light keeps going off even when brakes and rotors has been replaced . Brakes will skip or make a shaking vibration on the pedal when press and makes it hard to stop or impossible while in motion rather driving in the city or on the highway.

Filed Feb 5, 2020 · Brakes, Suspension · 94,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that an independent mechanic diagnosed that the undercarriage had rusted extensively. The ABS sensor lights remained on because the undercarriage was sagging toward the tires setting off the sensors. The mechanic stated that when he touched the undercarriage rust fell off in his hands. The mechanic refused the fix the vehicle and referred the contact back to the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that similar vehicle were subjected to a recall. The manufacturer was provided the VIN however, there was no recall associated with the vehicle. The contact was informed to contact the federal safety agency hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 94,000. *bf consumer stated the "arm" was recalled and replaced but has rusted. Consumer's mechanic is willing to answer any questions regarding the issue.

Filed Dec 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Lights · TN

I've to replace the rear tail light assembly 4 times, it keeps blowing out the brake and tail light. I've also had to purchase 5 A/C compessors for this truck and the ABS, traction light stays on.

Filed Jan 28, 2019 · Driver assistance · 105,000 miles · TX

While driving my 2006 jeep liberty, for no apparent reason, the esp, ABS, and brake lights all sarted flashing at once. Since then, my vehicle would constantly lose power and stall out when attempting to accelerate. Diagnostic check indicated a defective speed sensor. It was replaced, and the issue corrected itself somewhat for a couple of months. However...the same exact issue returned. It progressively became so bad I had to remove the ABS fuses in order to even drive the vehicle, thus creating an equally dangrous situation. My jeep is out of warranty, of course, and I've read tons of complaints of the exact same problem with this vehicle, so I am basically (dangerously) waiting for a recall to occur.

Filed Sep 13, 2018 · Suspension · 153,000 miles · FL

This is regarding a 2006 jeep liberty. Driving the jeep on a highway going approx. 65-70mp, something broke underneath the vehicle. The front end had broken down almost to the ground, but was able to get to the side of the highway without crashing. Had it towed to a mechanic. The mechanic estimate reported there is major corrosion in the ball joint, the control arm-r&r 4wd upper, both sides need replacement, axle shaft cv assembly r&r transmission type 4-wheel ABS both sides. Ball joint-r&r 4wd lower, both sides, control arm with ball joint-front upper, ball joint front lower, constant velocity (cv) driveshaft-front left need new. Was told this was not covered under the recall because the recall was for rear control arm fracture (the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000) causing corrosion in ball joint. Not the front control arm. Even though the front control arm seems to have the same problem. Photo supplied of corrosion in front. Had two mechanics estimate cost to fix, but when the recall was noticed online, had it towed to greenway chrysler jeep dealership in orlando. They performed diagnostics and sent the information to chrysler corp. To see about getting this covered under the recall, but told chrysler refused to cover the repairs.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Engine · 227,813 miles · LA

6/9/2018 around 11:30 am engine - starts and stalls without warning. Was driving and slowed down to merge with traffic to enter the highway and engine shut down no warning. It started back up; however, the car behind me almost ran into the back of me - car behind me started blowing the horn continuously; although, flasher was turned on immediately. It occurred 3 more times within an hour - 2 times when attempting to park the vehicle and one time when on the highway and had to slow down as traffic came to a near halt. Very scary situation. About 5-6 months ago this occur about 5-6 times in heavy afternoon traffic due to an accident. Thought it was the gas; now I see it is occurring again. Has to be a bigger or more serious problem. Others are experiencing the same problem just look online. Can not afford to allow car to idle too long. Same vehicle where ABS, esp/bas, traction/anti-skid lights remain on even after installing a new clockspring and all four ABS sensors. Do not have any pictures to upload.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Brakes · 240,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving unknown speeds, the brake pedal was depressed and a grinding sound was heard. In addition, the ABS, esp, and anti-skid warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (lakeshore chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat, 330 e howze beach rd, slidell, la 70461), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 240,000.

Filed Dec 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 200,300 miles · CA

While I was driving the ABS bas esp stopped working and the lights came on. We were living in ft wayne indians at the time and without those features this jeep is flat out dangerous. I had the wheel speed sensor replaced twice but that wasn't it. One dealer rebuilt all four of my brakes and purged the system. That didn't work. I paid four different dealerships over 3800$ plus rent fees. It still is t fixed.

Filed Mar 22, 2017 · Acceleration, Brakes · 107,000 miles · FL

My anti skid, ABS, and esp lights are on. The cruise control is not working. Also, at about 50 MPH, my front end acts up. I am told that this is a known problem with the clock spring.

Filed Sep 9, 2016 · Airbags · 108,450 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bag and ABS indicators illuminated, but the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision shop and later taken to a local dealer. The air bags could not be repaired because the part was no longer manufactured. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no guarantee that the air bag would be repaired due to the part unavailability. The failure mileage was 108,450.