This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle shook and an abnormal flopping noise was heard. Also, the tire pressure monitoring system indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the rear suspension was fractured. The contact called grieger's motor sales Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (1756 w us hwy 30, valparaiso, in 46385, (219) 462-4117) who stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 18V278000 (suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle veered severely while being operated. Upon inspection, the contact found that the rear control arms were severely corroded. The autonation Chrysler Dodge dealer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA and the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 12V085000 (suspension), but the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 280,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While turning into a driveway at approximately 2 mph, the rear control arm fractured in two without warning. The dealer was contacted (overland park Dodge/Jeep) and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Backed down driveway started on street and noticed I was turning one way and reared was going the other direction. Immediately drove very slowly home. Looked underneath and saw trailing arm partially snapped
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While the vehicle was parked, the contact discovered that the rear control arm was rusted and fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear control arm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V085000 (suspension). The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
- Winchester, VA, USA
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2005 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall concerning rear suspension lower control arms the consumer stated he has been trying to get the recall done with no success. The dealer informed him, that he would be placed on a list, due to the limited availability of parts.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign id number:12V085000(suspension:rear). Several months later while driving 25 mph, the contact encountered difficulty steering and maintaining control over the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who confirmed that the driver's side ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and the current mileages were 100,698....updated 10/17/12 updated 11/27/12 the consumer stated another ball joint fell off. Updated 11/28/2012 updated 12/04/12
2005 Jeep Liberty. Consumer writes in regards to safety recall L27/ NHTSA 12V-085 the consumer stated when she called the dealer to make an appointment, she was informed there was a parts shortage and they were taking names, vehicle identification numbers, and phone numbers and she would be contacted when the parts arrived. The consumer stated it has been two months and the parts were still not available.
NHTSA campaign id number: 12V085000 NHTSA action number: EA11013 component: Suspension:rear rear corrosion on rear lower control arm. Catastrophic failure of left rear lower control arm. Chrysler states that because I don't live in listed states in this recall, that I am not covered. Incidentally, I live in Kentucky, less than 10 miles from Ohio border, which is covered. I owned this vehicle since new and always garaged kept. I can provide pictures, etc. Of vehicle. It is evident that the under carriage of vehicle is rust free except these control arms. Please expand current recall as this is a known problem, but reaching further than suspected.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that she received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 12V085000 (suspension:rear) and an authorized dealer was notified to secure an appointment for recall repairs. The contact was informed that the necessary parts were on back order. The manufacturer was then notified and the contact was referred back to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 06/25/12
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. While traveling 15 mph, the contact drove over a road bump and noticed that the rear end of the vehicle would not remain stable. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the rear lower control arms were replaced. The current and the failure mileages were 141,000.....updated 03/28/12 updated 04/13/12
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, a clunking noise was heard coming from the rear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostics, where the mechanic stated that the drivers side trailing arm fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired six months later. After the repair was performed, the vehicle began to exhibit a clunking noise again while driving. The vehicle was stopped at the shoulder of the road and towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the passenger side trailing arm fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. Updated 09/14/2011 the trailing arm on the driver's side rusted completely in Feb 2011 and the passenger side rusted six months later/ 12/13/11.. updated 04/11/12 updated 04/23/12
Loss of control: June 30, 2011, 05 Jeep Liberty. Rusted through lower control arm on the left side. Jeep flat bedded to dealer for repair and replacement. Could have caused more damage if I had been on the freeway.
The contact owns a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal the vehicle swerved to the left and right. While driving highway speed at approximately 55 to 60 mph the vehicle also became uncontrollable. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test that determined the failure was located in the rear lower control bushing. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.
My 2005 Jeep Liberty with 44,000 miles has both lower control arms rust out, the right side rear lower control arm has buckled due to this corrosion and nearly cause an accident. The vehicle has not been abused or modified in any way that would cause this premature corrosion. The driveshaft also has sever rust and perhaps there are more parts that I could not see that are exhibit premature corrosion. The vehicle is garage kept and I don't snow plow or off road this vehicle.
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- Valparaiso, IN, USA