Airbag was replaced Sept 2019. I just had to replace coil spring again in the airbag Very costly
Jeep Liberty coil spring problems
10 of the 8,884 owner complaints about the Jeep Liberty describe broken coil spring, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 10
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 53,000
Is there a fix? There are 5 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20081
- 20062
- 20031
- 20026
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep liberty. While turning the vehicle at various speeds, the steering column would make an abnormal grinding noise. Following the sound, an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The dealer stated that the steering column clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The parts needed for the repair were on back order. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 53,000.
I have a jeep liberty renegade 4x4 with only 38,000 miles on it. I was driving on the quickway (hwy 17 in middletown, ny) when my car dropped dead in the road with no indications of anything wrong with it. It had gas in it, it's fluids were all changed, etc. I found out later that the spring broke causing the rocker arm to drop out therefore causing major damage to my vehicle. Had I been driving in the passing lane or middle lane of the quickway, my son and I would have been dead particularly if a semi was behind us or a major crash if in either lanes. Fortunately, I was in the far right lane and could coast over to the right side of the road to relative safety. How can this happen in a car with only 38,000 miles on it? This, in my opinion is a safety defect in the vehicle. Chrysler should be forced to recall these cars and fix them. I called the dealer just recently and was told that chrysler would pay for part of the repairs if I had the oil change receipts. My husband does all the maintenance on the vehicle, for the most part, he didn't keep the receipts. Also, there are major complaints on the internet about this happening and the dealerships also know about this defect in the 3.7 and 4.7 engines from 2002 to, I believe, 2007. So, I am sure that chrysler knows about this. I am ready to take this information and head to the local newspapers to get them to put out this information and to put pressure on chrysler and the dealerships. My jeep has been sitting in the driveway since dec 8th, 2010 because I do not have the money to fix it.
No warning of the failure. Valve spring broke due to non clearance in the valve guide causing the valve to hang and get smacked by the piston causing severe damage to the engine. Needs engine replaced at a cost of $5 thousand dollars.
While driving on the highway, the engine sputtered and died. The repair estimate indicated that a valve spring broke inside the #5 cylinder, caused by a jump in timing. This repair/problem is directly linked to a jeep/chrysler technical bulletin.
Same as ea05022. 2002 jeep liberty sport passenger seat belt latch has a broken spring. Purchased oct 21, 2001.
Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle was driving at a speed of 25 MPH up a hill on wet road conditions when the vehicle spun out of control crashing into a retaining wall. The accident resulted in major damage to the vehicle's body. The contact and an eleven-year-old passenger were both wearing seatbelts at the time, had to go to the hospital for the minor injuries. The police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who sent to a body shop for body work. After receiving the vehicle back from the body shop, the dealer inspected and determined that both the front lower ball joints and rear coil springs needed to be replaced and were completely damaged. The dealer could not determine the cause of the accident but indentified that there was a recall on these components in 2004. The manufacturer was alerted who sent out an inspector to examined the vehicle. The inspector determined that there was no manufacturer defect that caused the accident. The contact expressed that the accident was related to a defect.
While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear and vehicle vibrated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rear coil springs needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak the brakes made noise when applied. The blower motor for the heat failed and the A/C was inoperative.
Front brakes making a scraping noise, rotors very hot, front pads squeaking constantly with out foot on brake pedal, sticking front calipers hanging up, rotors had hot spots visible, grinding noise from rear, broken spring from rear shoe at 11,068 miles. I have grave concerns regarding my safety in this vehicle. Continue to have problems with brakes. Rear brake drums replaced at 11,927 miles. Problem with brakes started around 6,000 miles.
Related recalls
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
- Risk
- A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V‑085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.
Recall number 18V278000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.
- Risk
- A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 12V085000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm
- What is wrong
- Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, iowa, illinois, indiana, kentucky, massachusetts, maine, maryland, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia, west virginia , wisconsin and the district of columbia. The front suspension upper control arm ball joint may experience a loss of lubrication which could lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation while driving.
- Risk
- Failure of the ball joint could result in a loss of steering capability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front upper control arm assemblies free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about april 24, 2010. Owners may contact chrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 09V119000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 06V288000 · Recall details
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and possible separation from the steering knuckle.
- Risk
- A ball joint thathas separated from the knuckle could result in loss of vehicle directional control and could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front lower control arm ball joints with modified assemblies and heat shields on vehicles built between january 2, 2001 and october 4, 2002. On vehicles built between october 5, 2002 and march 26, 2003, dealers will inspect the ball joint assemblies (and replace them as necessary) and install heat shields. Owner notification began on december 15, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑992‑1997.
Recall number 03V460000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2002 (6 complaints), 2006 (2 complaints) and 2003 (1 complaints).
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