2007 Jeep Liberty Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 108,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “ball joint” (34% of reports).
- 79suspension complaints
- 108,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 25%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 27 of 79 complaints (34%)
- Control arm: mentioned in 21 of 79 complaints (27%)
- Chrysler dodge: mentioned in 7 of 79 complaints (9%)
- Front passenger side: mentioned in 7 of 79 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 79 complaints, 6 mention a crash.
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 (2)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Subject: Inquiry Regarding Ball Joint and Control Arm Issues on My 2007 Jeep Liberty Dear support tech, I am writing to express my concerns regarding recurring issues with my 2007 Jeep Liberty, specifically with the driver-side ball joint and control arm. In 2019, I had the driver-side ball joint…
As of this morning, Iâve had both ball joints on the front suspension snap, making the vehicle undrivable.
The contact owns a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the vehicle vibrated, and the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Jeep Libertys have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 79 owner complaints about suspension for the 2007 Jeep Liberty (11% of the 703 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 2007 Jeep Liberty suspension?
Yes: 2 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 108,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2007 Jeep Liberty?
The most frequent phrase is “ball joint”, in 27 of 79 complaints, followed by “control arm” (21).
Other 2007 Jeep Liberty problems
See all 2007 Jeep Liberty problems or suspension problems across all Liberty years.