Failure of high-pressure send/receive power steering line due to rusted connector on a vehicle with 42,000 miles on it leading to a $600 repair and loss of use of my vehicle for over a week. This is a common problem with the jeep liberty according to many liberty owners and jeep will not issue a recall for this part, which repeatedly fails.
2006 Jeep Liberty steering complaints
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At 16,000 miles my high pressure power steering hose went out on my 2006 jeep liberty and again at 46,000. The dealer claims this is "normal" and there is no recall on a faulty part. If it weren't $462 I wouldn't think twice about it. I got a second estimate from the guy who worked on my old car(main st. Garage, firplay co) and he said that he's seen quite a few jeep liberty's come in with the same problem...one last week and before that there were 3 others in a 2 week period. He also stated that jeep is now using a different company to supply them with the part which, to me, means they know there was a problem with the old one.
Key is stuck in ignition which is unsafe to leave vehicle unattended at any time, my dealer has advised me that the problem is the gear shifter and since the vehicle is easily shifted into gear without a key it could have rolled away if placed in the neutral or drive gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The adjustable latch for the steering column causes the steering wheel to move or drop while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. The technician stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 59000.
My key locks up and I cannot turn it all the way back to release the key. Therefore my key remains in the ignition. I am able to start the car but unable to remove the key.
Ignition switch binds up intermittently also shifter and steering wheel do not lock up and can move shifter from park without pushing brake. Adjusted shift cable but did not solve problem. Found that shifter and cable assembly were worn. Removed and replaced shift interlock cable and gear shift assembly. Test operation ok.
Lost steering control. The braking system failed to work.
August 15, 2006, I bought a brand new jeep liberty from lithia jeep in aurora, co. Oct 27th, 2006 my steering wheel fell off the column while driving. According to my invoice, "the steering wheel cracked. The screw that held it together was found and apparently it was never threaded in place. Luckily, I was stopped at a red light and was just gaining speed when it fell off. However, just 2 minutes prior, I was on the highway going 70 MPH. I feel very fortunate. I have not received any acknowledgment or response from jeep regarding this incidence.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 chrysler jeep liberty. The contact received recall o6v288000 for the lower ball joints. The current mileage was 20,000. The dealer/mechanic replaced the steering sensor, as well as the front lower ball joints. Within a half mile after leaving the dealership the vehicle would not turn left, and she heard a grinding noise. The traction control sensor came on. The vehicle was returned to the dealer\manufacturer and the steering sensor was changed again along with the rear brake sensor. The vehicle continued to have steering problems. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the dealer/manufacturer.
Jeep liberty with steering system problems**cc the steering wheel didn't return to its normal position after making a turn. The consumer stated on a recent trip, he had to force the steering wheel straight after making small turns.
While driving my 2006 jeep liberty on the interstate. The power steering failed as I was exiting the expressway. The tow truck driver informed told me that he knew about the "jeep liberty" problem. That he is currently picking up at least 1 jeep liberty per day due to failed power steering. He mentioned that he thought that the current design causes the belt to just slip off. He then raised the hood and showed me that the belt was intact but just off and was lying on another part of the engine. He mentioned that the dealer should see and repair the problem; however it may come off again. He told me that this was that same problem that he was seeing with the other jeeps that he is towing, the belt just slips off. I do not make many road trips, just back and forth to work and my daughter's volleyball practice. We were returning from volleyball at the time of the incident. He suggested that I inform the dealer of our conversation, and also suggested that I request an inquiry. Being sunday evening the dealer was closed. I plan to be at the dealer tomorrow morning.
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