2007 Jeep Liberty: engine failure

Filed Aug 7, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 146,588 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. While driving 30 MPH, the front driver's side ball joint fractured. The contact lost control of the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The front two tires slid while attempting to stop. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that new control arms, and the ball joints on both sides needed to be installed. The vehicle was repaired. The driver's side wheel was also replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 146,588. The VIN was not available.

Filed Feb 19, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the ball joints were fractured. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 12, 2017 · Suspension · 192,607 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. While driving 15 MPH, the front wheels seized and a loud thud noise was heard without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front passenger side ball joint fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer (mitchell chrysler dodge jeep us highway 45 alternate, west point, ms 39773) stated that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 192,607.

Filed Mar 6, 2016 · Engine · 148,000 miles · VT

Despite good maintenance records, engine seized while jeep was in motion, resulting in total loss of engine power, steering and brake assist. There were zero warnings such a thing was about to happen. No engine light. No abnormal engine noise. Nothing. The engine just seized. Fortunately this did not happen while going at highway speeds. Dealer described engine failure as 'one-in-a-million.' valve fell into cylinder, causing a destructive chain reaction. Upon contacting chrysler's customer relations and presenting my 'one-in-a-million' type of failure (case id# 28648873), I requested support, but was told that chrysler would not provide me with any kind of support and that the decision was final. Does anyone go out buying a used car expecting that the engine will ruin itself all the sudden, just because it's over 100k miles? (the mileage being one of the reasons why no support would be provided) the 'autocheck' report listed only two owners before me. The previous owner had bought this as a 'pre-owned certified' car, and after 6 years of ownership and proper maintenance let go of it. The autocheck report rated it 79 on a scale from 71 to 84, and I was in effect, just the third owner! The previous owner had to unfortunately surrender the car to the insurance company, given the expensive cosmetic repair cost of a rear end impact. I purchased the car at a public auto auction and got the rear end repaired. As weeks have gone by and I've been researching my options, I have come to learn that those 3.7l powertech engines had some design flaws that have cost numerous jeep liberty owners anywhere from dropped valves, to fallen rocker arms, leading in cases like mine, to catastrophic engine failure. Had my engine failure taken place at highway speed, a potentially life-threatening outcome could have happened.

Filed Nov 15, 2013 · Transmission · 100,500 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the transmission had seized and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,500. The VIN was unavailable.