Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension) and stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle in a reasonable amount of time. The dealer (lithia chrysler jeep of reno, 3223 mill street, reno, nv 89502) confirmed that parts were not available to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
2006 Jeep Liberty suspension complaints
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Received a recall for a safety issue. Took jeep to dealership in mnt home, they confirmed my jeep was part of the recall and needed to order the parts. I informed them that I traveled 45 min on the freeway 80mph for work so it was urgent to fix. They said they would call me back with an appointment early the following week(this was on 7/11). They never called back. I have called them numerous times. One guy told me I wasnt even in their system and said he would call other dealers to try and get the part. Everytime I call nobody is available to take my calls. Its a safey driving issue and nobody has the part??? My vehicle is getting worse and is now at a point where you can hear it cracking or snapping and scary to drive as it is all over the place and swervy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving at slow speeds, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and called the tow company. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the front lower control arms needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension) was received in may of 2018. The dealer (auto park chrysler/jeep, 400 auto park blvd, cary, nc) was called and informed the contact that the parts needed to repair the recall were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Backed out of bank parking space, put jeep in drive moved forward and turned wheel to right and ball joint sheared off falling to pavement
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer (north point chrysler jeep dodge ram fiat, 7726 north point blvd, winston-salem, nc 27106, 336‑306‑8945) for routine maintenance. The contact was informed that the front ball joints needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Have already filed a complaint. Updating information. Complaint #11105312. My vehicle was manufactured 9 days after the cutoff for the 2006 recall # 06v288000. My vehicle had the failure of the front lower control arm ball joint. It was not art of the 2006 recall however, it is part of the current recall for the rear lower control arm ball joints. The original cutoff build date was march 15, 2006. My vehicle was manufactured just 9 days later on march 24, 2006. It seems far too much a coincidence that my vehicle has the same rear ball joints that are subject to recall and replacement, which chrysler has done, but the front ball joints were not covered in the original recall. I was going 35mph when the part failed. The failure came without any warning and was instantaneous. The ball joint broke and instantly pierced the alloy rim and deflated the tire. Had I been going 70mph, I would have flipped and rolled instantly. Furthering the issue is as best I can determine, the front and rear ball joints are the same part. I am reporting that since my initial complaint, I found out my vehicle was built a mere 9 days after the original recall cutoff date.
I had to have my front suspension ball joints replaced. I understand that my vechile was not on the recall list but it was built in march 2006. They were about to fall apart when I took them to be repaired. I think they should be covered under this recall. I heard a noise and when I took what I thought was breaks. I was told it was lucky that the ball joints had not fallen out. I had just got back from a four out drive to the beach. Thanks for your help.
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving 40 MPH, the front ball joint separated without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ball joint failed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000. The VIN was not available.
The rear suspension lower control arm has been recalled. The front needs to be recalled before someone gets killed. Same problem in the from. My boy could have been killed. Created extensive damage. *dt no VIN available
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact took the vehicle to orlando dodge chrysler jeep ram (4101 w colonial drive, orlando, florida 32808) for regular maintenance. The mechanic informed the contact that the front control arms were severely corroded and needed replacement. The contact also received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension). The dealer repaired the front control arms. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.
Ball joint separated while driving. Car was then undrivable
6v288000 recall date 08/03/2006 component suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint summary on certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience wear and looseness. Consequence when the driver continues to operate the vehicle with this condition, the contamination can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possibly separation from the steering knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control increasing the risk of a crash. What owners should do dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact experienced suspension failure with the vehicle. The contact received recall notices for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v222000 (power train) and 18v278000 (suspension). In addition, the traction control warning indicator illuminated. The contact scheduled an appointment with greenway chrysler, jeep, dodge, ram (9051 e colonial dr, orlando, fl 32817). The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact heard an abnormal noise when the vehicle started. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where the contact was informed that the ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
I have a dealership converted right hand drive jeep liberty. I was slowing down pulling up to a mailbox and the left lower ball joint snapped in half. Two days later I was pulling away from a mailbox and the right lower ball joint snapped in half. Both times I was in motion. Luckily, I was going slow and they were on back roads. I had a mechanic check all joints prior to them breaking and he said everything looked fine. My husband and father even checked after him. I checked my VIN number and it was not listed.
The driver side ball joint has broken 7 times in 1 year and has been replaced. Using 4 different mechanics assuming it was the mechanic. This has happened each time while driving. The last mechanic put an additional nut and has assumed to work. He also indicated that he has repaired other jeep liberty's with same problem in one case he welded it on, I have seen 3 others in my small town that you can see they also have a driver fender that is damaged as mine is when the ball joint breaks and tires pushes wheel fender off. This is not an isolated problem and can not believe this issue has not been addressed in a recall, it asks for a date, well the first time was spring of 2017 since then it has happened 6 additonal times
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the shield under the driver's side door detached from the vehicle. Additionally, the undercarriage was severely rusted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lower control arm needed to be repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 140,668.
Noticed that the front end of the vehicle felt loose. There had been a loud metal scraping noise while driving on a straight highway at about 65 MPH about a month earlier, had the vehicle checked but nothing was found. Took the vehicle in for new front tires and an alignment and was notified that the lower ball joint has a lot of play and needed to be replaced. I know there was a recall on the ball joints but when I contacted chrysler I was told there isn't a recall on my vehicle. The recall l27 includes my state that the vehicle is registered in but it was bought in virginia, which is not included in the recall. The vehicle has 120,000 miles on it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving 70 MPH, the front lower ball joint delaminated from the front driver's side tire without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the steering and crashed into a concrete wall. No injuries were sustained and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to lakeshore chrysler dodge jeep ram fiat (located at 330 e howze beach rd, slidell, la 70461 (985) 641-9595). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I found online that there's a recall on lower ball joints that get corroded and stop working properly, that can cause a break of the item and loose the steering while driving. Well it's already corroded and no wheel alignment can be done without replacing both joints.already called the dealer and they denied any recall on ball joints. I decided to stop driving the car because it's getting hard to drive. When I turn the steering wheel you can feel the joint making a metal to metal sound, while stopping and when starting to move
I almost wrecked my car when the right control bar broke from corrosion. My local dealers refused to fix my vehicle iaw the recall because it is registered in virginia. I live in virginia but work in dc. I got it to the shop and replaced the suspension myself, taking 3 days and spending more than $400. Safety recall l27 / the federal safety agency 12v‑085 rear suspension lower control arms if your dealer fails or is unable to remedy this defect without charge and within a reasonable time, you may submit a written complaint to the administrator, the federal safety agency, 1200 new jersey ave., s.e., washington, dc 20590, or call the toll-free vehicle safety hotline at 1‑888‑327‑4236 (tty 1‑800‑424‑9153), or go to
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the front end of the vehicle abruptly stopped without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the front upper and lower ball joints and the lower control arm had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign: 06v288000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 103,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. The contact stated that the ball joint fractured on the driver's side tire. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 154,000.
Rh lower ball joint broke today. Car is immobile. This ball joint was replaced one year ago, when it first failed. The lh one also broke 6 months ago. All 3 failures where in parking lots. My liberty's VIN is not in the recall range. Jeep refuses to talk to me. Their explanation about water ant corrosion is not technically valid. I am an aerospace engineer and deal with this sort of thing all the time. The cause is cyclic loading of the tapered pin, high tension load and a stress riser at the thread. Replacing the ball joint only provides more failure opportunities. I would like to know the number of deaths and injuries this has caused.
I was driving home christmas morning and a few miles before I got home the lower and higher ball joints separated from each other. I had no control of the vehicle, thankfully there was no one else on the road with me. I was headed straight on road when incident happened. Vehicle bounced many times before coming to a stop off the road. I was informed later after incident that this vehicle had a recall for what I had just described above. Vehicle was bought used from dealership and have no record or info if this recall being fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While driving 5 MPH, the front passenger side ball joint fell apart and the wheel detached. A crash occurred. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v288000 (suspension). The contact was informed that the driver's side ball joint would soon fail and needed replacing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 02/16/17*lj
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