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Issues with Jeep Liberty STEERING by Years

The Jeep Liberty had plenty of problems with various aspects of STEERING as 255 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around COLUMN. Models of 2002, 2005, 2004 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with STEERING.

Browse Jeep Liberty STEERING problems by years

2012 5 2011 4 2010 2 2009 1 2008 12 2007 15 2006 46 2005 51 2004 50 2003 48 2002 75

Do Jeep Liberty models have STEERING problems?

Below you may see the STEERING components and the number of complaints they received.

COLUMN 10 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 9 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 7 RACK AND PINION 6 PUMP 5 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 4 LINKAGES 3 ARM 2 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 2 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 2 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1

Worst Jeep Liberty Problems

STEERING
2003 Jeep Liberty June 8, 2007 Victims: 3 Mileage: 87000 miles

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep liberty. in december of 2006, while driving 55 mph, the steering wheel began to shake uncontrollably. the contact wa...

TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2002 Jeep Liberty October 12, 2002 Victims: 2

While driving at highway speed, the front axle broke and caused the right tire to blow. consumer loss control of the vehicle and caused an accident....

STEERING
2005 Jeep Liberty August 21, 2013 Victims: 2 Mileage: 69000 miles

Vehicle was involved in a crash with a light pole and small tree. driver was forced to the right side of the road to avoid a head on crash with anothe...

Recently reported STEERING problems on Jeep Liberty

The STEERING
2005 Jeep Liberty

When i turn sharply both left and right the car stops, the wheels are hitting some bar under the vehicle.

The STEERING
2004 Jeep Liberty

The steering gear is coming apart and is slipping which causes it to feel like you're driving sideways down the road. the windows will not go down without making a horrible noise and the thermostat housing needs to be replaced. after driving the jeep it smells like its been on fire.

The STEERING
2006 Jeep Liberty

I own a 2006 jeep liberty that had a recall repair completed on the front ball joint prior to the purchase of the vehicle in 2012. since that time, the vehicle again had a problem with a ball joint corrosion in the same location right passenger suspension. jerry ulm refused to repair the ball joint unless i paid for the upper and control arm.. i had to repair the issue at a local shop for $500. now it is making a terrible sound and i tried to get another dealer to repair it on a recall but they refused.

The STEERING
2007 Jeep Liberty

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. while driving 30 mph, the front driver's side ball joint fractured. the contact lost control of the vehicle and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. the front two tires slid while attempting to stop. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that new control arms, and the ball joints on both sides needed to be installed. the vehicle was repaired. the driver's side wheel was also replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 146,588. the vin was not available.

The STEERING
2006 Jeep Liberty

Front left lower ball broke causing tire and wheel blowout and loss of steering control at 60 mph. was on highway on right hand curve.

The STEERING
2008 Jeep Liberty

It wouldn't let me click on multiple other options like the windshield. snow blows through the front vent sometimes as i'm driving if i have it on regular heat or defrost. the breaks have always squeaked since i got the vehicle in 2018. i have to play with the seatbelt to get it to lock in place. the wheel sometimes turns on its own randomly to the left and the suspension is really off and bouncy.

The STEERING
2004 Jeep Liberty

Turning with noise on the freeway and street. clicking when pushing brakes.

The STEERING
2004 Jeep Liberty

Broken right rear control arm. almost caused a major accident,also broke universal joint. now that i fixed those issues , steering on the front now is going out

The STEERING
2007 Jeep Liberty

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 jeep liberty. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the ball joints were fractured. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

The STEERING
2007 Jeep Liberty

Bought from dealer said front axle was replaced before purchasing but i believe not terriable noise.