10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
85,333 miles

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problem #3

Jul 282014

Liberty

  • 136,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle shook and the check engine and maintenance indicators illuminated. The failure occurred four times. An independent mechanic stated that the lower control arms and lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,000.

- Kentwood, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 252008

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving 35 mph, the ball joints separated when she depressed the brakes. As a result, the tire smashed into the fender, which caused a crash. There is a recall for the suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint (NHTSA campaign id 06V288000) however, the contact stated that she did not receive a recall notice. The current and failure mileages were 64,000.

- Bridgeport, WV, USA

problem #1

May 132007

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving 15 mph, the vehicle's rear lower control arm split in half. The steering wheel spun around and broke the contact's finger. The driver side of the vehicle fell to the ground and the vehicle drove into a ditch. The contact received a recall notice in April, but did not have a chance to have it honored. The dealer has the vehicle. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 56,000.

- Pineville, LA, USA