10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 10 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 8 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 30,002 miles
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- the contact rfeceived NHTSA recall 06V288000 on 2004 Jeep Liberty concerning the lower ball join. The contact called trioano Dodge, his local dealership, they stated that they didn't have any parts available, and couldn't give the contact an estimate on how long it will take in order to repair his vehicle.
- Moodus, CT, USA
I received a safety recall F23 - lower ball joints for my Jeep Liberty that said it could result in a loss of steering without prior warning yet the parts are not available to have it fixed for over six months!!!!!!!!!!! how am I suppose to feel driving my car until it is fixed"??"
- Olympia, WA, USA
- the contact received recall 06V288000 concerning the lower ball joints. The contact called a dealership, who stated that they were waiting for parts, and didn't know how long it will take for them to service the vehicle. The consumer was told not to drive the vehicle. Updated 02/06/07.
- Coram, NY, USA
2004 Jeep Liberty safety recall involving front lower ball joints* the consumer received a recall notice, however he contacted 5 dealers and was told they were only allowed to schedule 12 vehicles a month. The consumer was placed on a waiting list and the estimated time is 5 to 6 months. (recall 06V288000).
- Bloomsburg, PA, USA
TL- the contact has a 2004 Jeep Liberty with 48000 miles and received recall notice 06V288000 concerning lower ball joints. The contact went to the dealer, and they told her that they receivedthree ball joint kits a week, and it will be a three month wait before they could repair the vehicle. The vehicle has not had a failure to date, but the contact felt that thiswas a major safety concern, and would like to know why therewas a long wait. 8ak
- Kimper, KY, USA
- the contact received recall 06V288000 on 2004 Jeep Liberty concerning ball joint failure. The contact called the dealerships in her area, they stated that it could take 4-12 weeks to set up service.
- Toledo, OH, USA
- the contact receivedrecall06C288000 concerning lowerball joints. The contact called, berguron Chrysler and Jeep, the dealership in her area, who stated that it could take up to 20 weeks for them to set up service.
- Metirie, LA, USA
I was pulling out of a parking spot, where my car was parked. I drove approximately 5 feet and felt like I hit something. I got out of my car and saw that my front passenger's side tire had come off. The tire fell off/rim was damaged, there was fluid leaking from under the car, and there was damage done to the body of the car- fender. All of the tire bearings are being checked/replaced.
- West Henrietta, NY, USA
-the contact received recall 06V288000 for the lower ball joint for the 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact explained that he has been to the dealer, and that told him that they only get three parts in a week. The contact was concerned about the vehicles safety.
- Frankford, KY, USA
Bad transmission and lower ball joint recall
- Captain Cook, HI, USA
- the contact owns a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact received recall notice 06V288000 on December 28, 2006. The contact wasvery concerned and must drive the vehicle daily to perform her job. The dealer wasunable to schedule an appointment before the end of the month since daimler Chrysler was only sending 3 replacement parts per week. To date, the contact has had no problems with the Jeep.
- Medford , OR, USA
- the contact stated that he lost control of vehicle while driving 30 mph. The vehicle has approximately 74,000 miles. The road conditions were wet. The contact was turning right on a sharp curve, and he lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle spun around approximately three times before hitting a concrete barrier. The left back bumper came loose. The front blinkers came off of the vehicle. The front driver's side window cracked. The back passenger side window shattered. The grill came off of the vehicle. The contact stated that he would hear a cracking noise, in the tire area, every time he went through a puddle. This noise occurs when he is traveling as slow as 5 mph. The contact was able to drive the vehicle away. There was no police report filed. The front passenger was burned by the seat belt, the driver and back passenger received minor injuries. The contact received recall letter 06V288000 two-three days after the failure. The contact believes the lower ball joint failure was the cause of the crash. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact plans to get an estimate of damages. The contact will take pictures of the vehicle.ak
- Laredo, TX, USA
- the contact received recall 06V288000 concerning lower ball joint. The contact has called the dealership in her area, and they stated that vehicle was 156 on the waiting list.
- Wilkes Barre , PA, USA
- the contact received ball joint recall 06V288000. He contacted the dealership. They stated that it could take months for them to set up serviceand and that they would put contact on a waiting list. Updated 2/22/2007 -
- Manahawkin, NJ, USA
- the contact called in to inform NHTSA that he didn't receive recall notice 06V288000 for the lower ball joints. The contact stated that while pulling vehicle on a clear day and another vehicle flagged him down to inform him that driver's front fender came off, and driver's front tire was damaged as well. The contact was driving about 50 mph. The contact took the vehicle to a dealership who informed the contact of the recall. The dealership informed the contact that it would cost him $100 for the deductible to have ball joints replaced. The contact paid the deductible. The contact contacted Chrysler, and was told that he was responsible for the damage to the fender, and that they would not reimburse him for the damage or the tire.
- Bordertown, NJ, USA
- while driving at 25 mph the engine on a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe completely lost power. The contact stated that the vehicle lost the power for the steering, and the power brakes. The contact stated that weather at the time of the incident was cold with some light snow on the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealership and can provide a copy of the invoice once the repairs are done on his vehicle.
- Crofton, MD, USA
- the contact receive a recall letter 06V288000 for a 2004 Jeep Liberty. The contact does not know the current mileage on the vehicle. The contact called the dealer and was told they could not give him a time frame for the lower ball joint part. The dealer took his name and number. Presently, there has been no failure of the ball joints.
- Jamestown, NY, USA
- the contact received a recall for lower ball joints. He contacted dealership in his area, and they stated that it could take 20-25 weeks in order for them to set up service.
- Pine City, NY, USA
- the contact received recall 06V288000 concerning the ball joints. She contacted the dealership in her area, and they stated that it could take several weeks in order for them to set up service. Updated 2/16/2007 - as of 1/27/2007 the ball joints still weren't available. The tires were wearing on the outer sidewall..
- Little Neck, NY, USA
- New Oxford, PA, USA