2006 Jeep Liberty: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jun 11, 2023 · IL

Backing plate comes un riveted making lots of grinding noises. I was backing up one day and my tire sensor snapped off and my cars started grinding so badly it was un drivable.

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Suspension · KY

Driver Front Lower Ball joint failed. Recalled ball joints were replaced in 2006. Spoke to Chrysler in 2020 about both lower ball joint boots being deteriorating and ball joints worn and rusty due to failure of recall work but refused to redo recall due to age of vehicle. Vehicle has less than 100k miles. Ball joint failed when turning from stop sign. Loud pop was heard and grinding from drivers side wheel.

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Suspension · 157,000 miles · KS

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that upon making turns in either direction, an abnormal squeaking noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the front lower ball joints were defective and needed to be repaired. The contact was informed of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06V288000 (Suspension) which the mechanic linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

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 Sep 4, 2020 · Suspension · 139,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while in line at a fast food drive thru, the vehicle started making an abnormal squeaking sound as the contact began to coast forward, without warning. As he proceeded to make a left turn, the lower ball joint separated from the control arm resulting in an unknown fluid leaking from the vehicle. Because of the ball joint separation, the front passenger's side tire popped out of place. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to his residence. The following day the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a fractured control arm that needed to be replaced. The contact then called dellen chrysler jeep dodge (2640 w. Main st, greenfield, in 46140) where he was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Body, Fuel system · 150,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While at a stop sign and making a right turn, the vehicle made a loud grinding noise and stalled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact moved the shifter into park and noticed that the ball joint and an unknown tire became detached without an impact occurring. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) and 18v278000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Suspension · 78,700 miles · TX

On friday, 02/15/19, traveling back from austin to houston, tx, with my 4 year old son for my weekend visitation, I had stopped at the entrance to my apt complex and was waiting for the access gate to open to enter. Turning right and elevating slightly to enter my complex, I heard a loud grinding noise and felt the front passenger side of my vehicle lower. I thought I had managed to run over the curb along the public street and tried to reverse when the same loud grinding noise could be heard. I immediately stopped, placed the car in park, and then got out of the vehicle to inspect. I could see that the wheel was folded inward towards the vehicle. Looking under the car I could also see the lower control arm now resting on the ground on the passenger side. I had zero idea what could've caused this but was extremely thankful it had not occurred while I was traveling in excess of 80 MPH on the hwy with my son in the back seat. The vehicle was still on the street in front of the back entrance to my apt complex and a passerby stopped to see if he could help. He recognized the source of the problem and told me that my passenger wheel had separated from the ball joint. He mentioned that he had seen this happen to number of other vehicles. A local harris county sheriff officer arrived on the scene and I called my state farm insurance roadside assistance to have my vehicle towed. The vehicle was towed to a nearby a nearby dealership, autonation jeep/chrysler. On monday, 02/18/19, I stopped by the dealership and was told that the wheel separation had caused damage to a number of components. I began researching on-line and found out that a previous the federal safety agency campaign had been opened in 2006 that centered around the exact problem my vehicle experienced; the federal safety agency campaign#: 06v288000, daimler/chrysler recall#. F23. This recall needs to be extended & additional owners notified.

Filed Jul 6, 2018 · Suspension · 105,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving in reverse, a loud grinding type noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (team one chrysler dodge jeep ram of gadsden, 1149 1st ave, gadsden al 35901) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension), but the parts needed to repair the vehicle were not available. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Jul 5, 2018 · Suspension · 138,000 miles · TX

Ball joint on right front lower control arm broke while driving causing vehicle to swerve and make a loud grinding sound. Tires had been rotated a few weeks prior and there was no noticeable wear or looseness in the steering or suspension.

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 Jul 8, 2017 · Acceleration · 56,000 miles · AK

On crowded city street applied brakes as someone was starting to cross street in a crosswalk. Engine started to rev up and car would not stop. I went through the crosswalk and managed to stop safely. Tried a few slow speed stops, and car seemed okay. Then a few minutes later at another crosswalk applied brakes. Engine revved up. Had both feet on brakes. Rear brakes seemed to fail. Rear tires started to burn rubber with loud squealing noise. I was able to shift into park. Engine slowed down and was able to drive off afterwards. Made it home (9 miles). Did a few slow stops on the way. Brakes worked okay and engine did not rev. Very concerned about any further driving of this vehicle. Pedestrian lives definitely were in danger.

Filed Feb 11, 2017 · Suspension · 165,000 miles · TX

Vehicle was in motion 30 MPH. Front passenger side made a grinding noise and entire vehicle shook. Lost complete steering control and crossed 3 lanes of traffic before bringing the vehicle to a stop. Vehicle was in the far right lane and crossed over 3 lanes before stopping. Location was on a city street.