2006 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes seeking reimbursement for repairs related to ball joint safety recall.

- Hopewell, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that upon making turns in either direction, an abnormal squeaking noise would emit from the vehicle without warning. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the front lower ball joints were defective and needed to be repaired. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V288000 (Suspension) which the mechanic linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified, and the contact was informed that her vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.

- Olathe, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving 10 mph, the lower ball joints failed and resulted in the wheel collapsing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact repaired the vehicle on three occasions; however, the repair details were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving at 40 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to control. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front lower steering ball joint failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

- Austin, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. While driving at an unknown speed, the lower ball joint fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,580.

- Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the front lower ball joints were loose and the front end jerked violently. The dealer stated that the front suspension needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- New Port Riche , FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while attempting to exit a parking space, there was an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the front lower passenger ball joint was fractured. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 06V288000 (suspension). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 150,000.

- Mobile, AL, USA

2006 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to recall concerning suspension problem the consumer was informed by Chrysler and the dealer, they were unaware of a recall. The consumer stated Chrysler yielded a no recall notice on his vehicle. Records indicated the vehicle was first sold in New Jersey and the re-sold in tucson ax. The consumer stated the re-sale in tucson AZ was false as the dealer the consumer purchased the vehicle in il. The consumer stated there was no record of the vehicle being sold in il.

- Washington, DC, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact confirmed the driver was traveling 5 mph when the driver's front wheel detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 76,803 updated 08-07-12 chrylser informed the consumer the ball joints were replaced in 2007. However, two mechanics verified the ball joints and stated they were the original ball joints. The lower ball joints were replaced nd the upper ball joints were in need of replacement. The consumer stated the original ball joints were not lubricated and when the boots became torn/cracked it allowed dirt and water to get into the joint, which caused excessive wear. Updated 08/09/12

- Livingston , TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4X4. The contact stated that vehicle would surge forward when shifting into any gear and the vehicle would also loose power abnormally. The egr (exhaust gas recirculation) valve melted, causing a burning smell to release into the vehicle. In addition, the gear shifter would shift out of park independently, causing the vehicle to roll away. The contact also stated that the rear passenger side door handle became defective, making it impossible to open the vehicle door from the interior of the vehicle and the ABS, esp and traction control lights were illuminated on the instrument panel. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failures. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 101,000.....updated 06/18/12 the consumer also stated there was a problem with the control arm on the vehicle and because of the widespread problem a recall as issued. The consumer was then informed the recall was old, and her VIN was not included. The vehicle would loose power suddenly after driving forward, the windows would make a dragging noise, even though the dealer replace, the wheel speed sensor was replaced, the interior door handle on the passenger side was inoperative. The check engine light illuminated several times. Updated 06/22/12 updated 6/25/12 updated 06/29/12

- Canon City, CO, USA

Lower ball joint - excessive front tire wear on the inside wall of tires.

- Culpeper, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that he would lose control of the steering. The failure occurred intermittently. Before a recall was issued, the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to find any failures. The contact stated that the recall pertained to faulty ball joints. The cable failed on the vehicle. He offered to sell the vehicle back to Chrysler and was rejected. The purchase date, powertrain, and recall # were unknown. The current mileage is 2,072 and failure mileage was 80.

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact received recall notice # 06V288000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint) and has been on a waiting list since February of 2007. She received recall notice # 07V089000 (electrical system) in June of 2007. The dealer stated that there is no estimated time of when the part will become available. The contact has not experienced any failures at this time. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 32,000 and failure mileage was inapplicable.

- Lebanon, PA, USA

I have received several recall/repair letters from DaimlerChrysler. Each time I call the local dealer, I'm told that the manufacturer is low on parts, but they will notify me when replacement parts are available. After five months of requests and delays, I have finally told the dealer that the safety repair needs to be completed promptly. The dealer has agreed to schedule service now, but only after months of waiting and excuses, not to mention my final push to them.

- New Albany, OH, USA

We received a safety recall letter in February 2007 regarding the lower ball joints in our 2006 Jeep Liberty. I called the dealer, superior, to make an appointment for service and was told that the part was on backorder and that I would be put on a waiting list and called when the part were in. It is now almost the end of April and we have not received a phone call to schedule the service necessary.

- Uniontown, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4X4. The contact claimed to receive recall notice F23. The vehicle was not being remedied in a timely fashion, and the contact has been waiting approximately seven weeks for the work to be completed. The current mileage was 10,465.

- Freeport, NY, USA

2006 Jeep Liberty customer states that he has not been able to get recall fixed yet* lower ball joint recall.

- Fairmont, WV, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty renegade. The contact received a recall notice for the lower ball joints on April 2, 2007. At the time of purchase, the dealer agreed to give the contact the 2006 vehicle in exchange for the 2005 Jeep Liberty due to related lower ball joint failures. The dealer confirmed that there were no recalls for the 2006 Jeep Liberty at the time of purchase. The dealer advised the contact to deactivate the electronic stability control. While driving 20 mph, and making a sharp turn, the electronic stability control did not help to steer the vehicle. The current mileage was14,000, and failure mileage was 100.

- Hinckley , MN, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact received recall notice # 06V288000 in January 2007. The contact was placed on a waiting list. The dealer was unable to provide an approximate date of when the part will be available. The contact has not experienced any failure at this time. The current mileage was 22,000.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4X4. The contact called regarding the lower ball joint. The dealer stated that the contact's name will be placed on a list and, will be notified when the parts arrive. The dealer hd S not notified the contact, and the failure was getting progressively worse. The current and failure mileage were 11,000.

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA