10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,581 miles

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problem #9

Jul 152012

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • 53,647 miles
I got a notice for a recall for the rear suspension two weeks a go, last week I made an appt with my dealership for Monday the 16th, but Sunday I was driving to work which is a mile aways going ten mph, I was getting ready to park, but then my front end started to rattle, then my steering wheel was shaken, then I heard a snap lost control of my vehicle, and struck a light pole in the parking lot of my work, I got out and me, the cop, my husband, my boss, my dad, the tow truck company was looking underneath my vehicle and the suspension control arm was snapped in half, a clean straight snap, and my lower ball joint was busted, it also caused damaged to my front end, knocked my front alignment out, it bent my rim up smashed my left lights, busted my struts, and the knuckle, my air bagged didn't deploy to low mile crash, my chest where the seat belt was is bruised, and I have a gauge missing on top of my hand where my hand got wrapped a round the steering wheel, there was a recall back in 2006 for this issue of the suspension control arm and lower ball joint which caused my crashed and the previous owner had it taken care of back in March of 2007, they think that it was another defected suspension control arm and ball joint put on, I also was telling the police and others I was planning on going on the highway when I got of work, if I drove on the highway when this happen I would of been dead, or what happens if my kids were in the vehicle or someone was crossing the street, I take these things very serious, and I'm not happy I got hurt because of someone putting another defect part on, and I told Chrysler, the dealership, and my insurance company I'm not paying for any of the damaged and for someone's neglect, someone really needs to get all these recalls and parts check, it seems to be alot of issues with Jeep Liberty, I love my Jeep but not the problems it's having.

- Lakewood, NY, USA

problem #8

Jun 012012

Liberty

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the upper passenger and driver side control arms failed. While driving 30 mph there was a loud noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the noise and discovered that the upper passenger and driver side control arms needed to be replaced. The dealer informed her of a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 06V288000 (suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint) but her VIN was not included in the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified who stated they only issued the recalls to salt states and offered no other assistance. The failure mileage was 98,000.

- Perkinston, MS, USA

problem #7

May 112012

Liberty

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact was driving approximately 25-30 mph when the rear passenger side of the vehicle began to sway abnormally. The contact was able to coast the vehicle off the roadway and discovered that the rear axle control arm was corroded and had fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 72,000.

- Irvine , KY, USA

problem #6

Feb 202012

Liberty

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated the driver was driving 5 mph when the rear end of the vehicle swayed back and forth. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed the lower control arm needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

- Aurora, OH, USA

problem #5

Jan 042010

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 70,000 miles
I have purchased 2 sets of tires. The first set was at about 65,000 when I noticed that the front tires were being worn on the inside. I've rotated my tires when required. The dealer suggested I get a front end alignment. I did that and had another set of tires put on the front end and those on the front rotated to the rear. Now, the new tires are showing wear on the inner part of the tires just like the others. The tire dealer suggested it may be the suspension. I notice there was a recall on 2006 Jeep for suspension. Why wasn't mine included?

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

problem #4

Apr 172010

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated she took the vehicle in for a routine maintenance regarding the brakes. The mechanic noticed rust and corrosion underneath the carriage and on the brakes. The mechanic replaced the rotors and brake pads at the owners expense for $600. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic for another routine maintenance within 14 months. The mechanic informed her that the left rear axle was covered with rust and corrosion. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the rust and stated there were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 6,000 and the current mileage 6,200. Updated 03/14/12 the consumer stated while driving the anti-lock brake light illuminated and the brakes started vibrating. The dealer found all four rotors were corroded and all four pads were worn. Updated 03/30/12

- Staten Island, NY, USA

problem #3

Oct 212011

Liberty 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
The front ball joint has completely broken, and the other three are in bad shape as well. There was a recall for almost 900,000 Jeep Liberty's manufactured between 2002-2006, but mine was not on the list for some reason unbeknownst to me. The car has only 40,000 miles on it, and there is absolutely no reason my car would not be included in recall id #57136.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #2

Jan 212009

Liberty

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. Whenever the vehicle would warm up, the vehicle made a clinging sound that appeared to originate from the blower. Within three days, the sound worsened and the steering became stiff. The vehicle would veer to the left or right and was severely out of alignment. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that both of the wheel bearings needed to be replaced and that it was very uncommon for both wheel bearings to become defective. It was assumed that the wheel bearings were originally defective. The wheel bearings were replaced by the dealer, but she believes that a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.

- Wayland, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 012006

Liberty 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 200 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. On the third day after the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle began to vibrate while driving 40 mph. The vehicle was taken to two dealers and they stated that the vehicle was operating normally. However, the vibrations continue to occur. The contact received recall notice number 07V089000 (electrical system) on August 3, 2007. The dealer informed him that there is a three week waiting period and will call him to schedule an appointment. The dealer also stated that if the vehicle happens to overheat, the contact should stop, turn the vehicle off, and let it cool down. The current mileage was 8,000 and failure mileage was 200.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA