2006 Jeep Liberty Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 196 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2006 Jeep Liberty, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 104,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (41% of reports).
- 196suspension complaints
- 104,000median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 3related recalls
- 12%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Ball joint: mentioned in 80 of 196 complaints (41%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 35 of 196 complaints (18%)
- Front lower: mentioned in 24 of 196 complaints (12%)
- Included suspension: mentioned in 18 of 196 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 139 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 196 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Jeep Liberty suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Liberty | 5 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 2011 Liberty | 6 | 3% | 18,405 |
| 2010 Liberty | 5 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2009 Liberty | 7 | 6% | 74,375 |
| 2008 Liberty | 20 | 4% | 79,881 |
| 2007 Liberty | 79 | 11% | 108,000 |
| 2006 Liberty | 196 | 14% | 104,000 |
| 2005 Liberty | 262 | 23% | 86,949 |
| 2004 Liberty | 456 | 41% | 52,903 |
| 2003 Liberty | 437 | 32% | 55,000 |
| 2002 Liberty | 494 | 27% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Liberty | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2000 Liberty | 2 | 33% | 25,298 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (3)
Suspension:rear
Problem: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Risk: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.
Suspension:rear
Problem: In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.
Risk: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Problem: On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience wear and looseness.
Risk: When the driver continues to operate the vehicle with this condition, the contamination can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possibly separation from the steering knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The front passenger side lower ball joint corroded, failed, or detached while I was driving, causing the front of the car to basically fall onto the tire/steering to fail. I had to immediately pull over right before entering the highway as it was undriveable. Thankfully I wasnât going fast bc…
ball joint recall was issues and done on paper in August 2006 on the Jeep liberty. Both ball joint have failed on this vehicle at different times this year while driving the vehicle and Jeep has declined to take any responsibility in any way. This is a major safety concern as any kind of speed…
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was loose, with a clunking sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken for inspection and failed the inspection. The vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 Jeep Libertys have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 196 owner complaints about suspension for the 2006 Jeep Liberty (14% of the 1,372 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Jeep Liberty suspension?
Yes: 3 safety recalls list suspension. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 104,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2006 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 80 of 196 complaints, followed by “control arm” (35).
Other 2006 Jeep Liberty problems
See all 2006 Jeep Liberty problems or suspension problems across all Liberty years.