After a suspension inspection due to noises, I was advised by a garage technician the front wheel ball joints were toast and a serious safety issue that needed to be repaired. The wheels themselves could be moved back and forth when on the lift. Apparently this is a reoccurring problem on Jeep Liberties as well as Patriots.
If you hear any noise (clunks) from the front end - especially while turning, please get the vehicle inspected as there maybe a serious issue.
Fortunately the front end alignment was corrected and the wheels did not fall off the vehicle. This is a 2 W D Jeep Patriot Sport.
two small kids in back seat. Two flat tires in less than 24 hours. tires cambered DIRECTLY due to bad ball joints. Still not reimbursed for the tires!!! Jeep, you need to recall and FIX this issue on EVERY PATRIOT!
- tynkrbelle82,
Minot AFB, ND, US
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After a suspension inspection due to noises, I was advised by a garage technician the front wheel ball joints were toast and a serious safety issue that needed to be repaired. The wheels themselves could be moved back and forth when on the lift. Apparently this is a reoccurring problem on Jeep Liberties as well as Patriots.
If you hear any noise (clunks) from the front end - especially while turning, please get the vehicle inspected as there maybe a serious issue.
Fortunately the front end alignment was corrected and the wheels did not fall off the vehicle. This is a 2 W D Jeep Patriot Sport.
Again, take this potential problem seriously.
- Dave H., Racine, WI, US