Jeep Liberty steering noise problems

Filed Apr 13, 2026 · Suspension · 87,803 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was loose, with a clunking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken for inspection and failed the inspection. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic, and the contact was informed that the driver's side ball joint was detaching and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic to be repaired. Two years later, the steering was loose again. The vehicle was taken for inspection, and it failed the inspection again. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched and found information about the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 06V288000 (Suspension); and associated the failure with the recall. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 87,803.

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · NH

I am having problems when I back up and turn the steering wheel it starts to make noise and it slows down line it don't want to turn. And my EPS light will not turn off no matter what I do to it. There is something seriously wrong when I'm backing up n turning the wheels if you could please help me an if it has nothing to do with the recall but I'm sure it dies let me know what it is. Thank You [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Apr 30, 2024 · Electrical, Lights · KY

I have a 2004 Jeep Liberty and while DRIVING AND MAKING TURNS, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THE NOISE WAS ALSO HEARD WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. I got woke up this morning with the alarm going off.. no one was around the Jeep.. I know this because I have security cameras.. my husband check the fuse box and inside they were water in the fuse box..which it rain last night and I don’t know how it is getting wet.. my lights are wanted to stay on. And when I turn the ignition off my Jeep off wants to continue running.. I have had it to several different mechanics and no one seems to know exactly what the problem is.. please help me fix this problem..

Filed Dec 23, 2019 · Airbags, Suspension · FL

Two issues as follows; 1) the lower front ball joints had deteriorated and make a loud popping and clunking noise when turning at low speeds. Our mechanic says the lower front ball joints have completely failed, creating a very dangerous safety issue. 2) the airbag light stays on, does not turn off.

Filed Sep 4, 2019 · Steering, Wheels · 140,000 miles · TX

Manufacturers recall: my vehicle makes a serious vibration in the steering wheel and a loud humming noise when I drive down the road. It pulls to the right terribly and wears oot my tires constantly. It fish tales when I accelerate the gas petal and also when I take my foot off of the gas. It walks the road. And feels unstable when u reach 60mph. It feels very unsafe and does it's own thing when we are driving . It just goes all over the road .the results are the same whether it's being driven in the city or highway. Unpredictable my vehicle has been recalled by chrysler u38 is the recall number and it's off the recall expansion of 12v‑085

Filed Mar 6, 2019 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · NY

While driving after about 5 - 10 minutes, the battery light on the dash lit up and made a dinging noise. I parked came back out to leave 3 hours later, and the car was completely dead. There was no clicking, no noised when turning the key to start the car. We tried jumping the car with 2 different jump boxes and 1 set of cables. None of those worked. I then had the car towed to dealership service center. They thought it was the alternator, changed it, and I picked the car up from the service center, again 5 minutes into driving the light came on and my car died while driving maybe 10 minutes later on the the thruway. Again, not able to jump the battery so it was towed back to the service center. They thought it might be a faulty alternator, and changed it out. The battery light still came on, and discovered it was the power train control module (tipm) that was failing, and burning through the alternators.

Filed Aug 24, 2018 · Brakes, Steering · 40,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 jeep liberty. While driving and making turns, the steering wheel made a loud grinding noise. The noise was also heard when the brake pedal was depressed. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v278000 (suspension); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called crown chrysler dodge jeep ram greensboro at (336) 790-9850 (located at 3710 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · FL

I was leaving work about a month ago and I was going about 45mph. All of a sudden my car sounded like it was in neutral when it was in drive. I had to switch to the number 2 on my column just to get it to drive. Then, my air bag light, ABS light, hazard lights, engine light, battery light, and probably multiple others came on. My speedometer went crazy and said I was driving at 0 MPH. My car starting shaking like it was going to shut off in the middle of the road. Luckily, I was able to get it into a parking lot where it shut off and completely died. It sounded like a clicking but would not start when turning the key. I am very lucky that I did not get stuck in the road when it started to die and get t-boned. This should be addressed before it causes someone to crash.

Filed Mar 10, 2017 · Lights · TN

While driving with the lights on they flicker on & off and there is a loud clicking noise from the steering column. It has happened quite often while driving through town and on the interstate. This is a safety risk, especially if other drivers think that you are flashing your lights at them.

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 95,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 jeep liberty. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the lower ball joints fractured and the vehicle came to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence, where the lower ball joints were replaced by an independent mechanic. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering knockers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.