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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [bvcrd]
by tigerkuds
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May 17, 2006 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: bvcrd (May 16, 2006 3:20 pm)
I thought about that but then on the other hand, I thought dealers are more qualified and knowledgeable with their own products.
Aliens are out of equation. I didn't experience any missing time. 
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by bvcrd
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May 17, 2006 (9:05 am)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 17, 2006 8:20 am)
It depends on the tech at the dealership. Some are very good, while I have found that some knew less than me about the CRD. Aliens have gotten smarter than they used to be. They now can "bend" time so that it appears to be happening in real time, but in reality, you are several days older than you were.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by onecobra
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May 17, 2006 (5:32 pm)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 16, 2006 8:13 am)
I just happen to run across your post, while researching Jeeps.I may be able to help.
I had a similar problem that you described on a new car. My problem did not show up until I had several thousand miles on the tires. When I reached about 75mph, the right front tire [and the car] would start shaking violently... felt & sounded like the tire had come a part[or running over railroad tracks, as you described].I took the car to the dealership and they checked the front end out, including the tire, test drove & could not duplicate.
As soon as I left the dealership, I duplicated the problem at about 75mph. I went to a tire store & had them inspect the inside of the tire. They did not see a belt problem, but I replaced with a new tire. Problem solved. Apparently a belt was seperating at high speeds, and was not visable when static.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [onecobra]
by tigerkuds
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May 18, 2006 (10:59 am)
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Replying to: onecobra (May 17, 2006 5:32 pm)
Thanks for the info. The shop just phoned to tell me that there was a problem with the u-joint and they are replacing it. I'll post more info after I talked to them about the detail.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [tigerkuds]
by lhsmom
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Jun 25, 2006 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: tigerkuds (May 16, 2006 8:13 am)
This week I lost control of my 03'Liberty.Same wobble and ended up in corm field.Towed by flatbed. The left front tire and left front tire turned inward.Dealer said cause was the left front ball joint(replaced in 11/04'under recall).Final est not in yet, but will be costly.Insurance adjuster said would not pay for the "cause" but would pay for damage resulting from the accident.Since it will be over 1500.00 in damage, the ins co is sending an Adjuster out to inspect the vehicle.Has anyone had a similar cituation? What did ins pay? I don't feel safe in this vehicle. I wouldn't put my family back in it. Will be selling it.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [lhsmom]
by lhsmom
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Jul 22, 2006 (3:41 am)
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Replying to: lhsmom (Jun 25, 2006 4:30 am)
7/18/06 finally picked up my 03'Liberty from the dealer. Insurance pd over 3k. Took awhile to get parts. The dealer was to put on a Reconditioned LT Axle Assy but couldn't locate one, they ordered a new one (which I wanted). Not problems so far. Today we are trading it off. I think Jeep should reinburse the insurance company and me. No deal. Premium for insurance went up. The ins adj said because the jeep has 80k of miles and the ball joint assembly has at least 40k (replaced in 2004 under recall)it is considered normal wear! That means another 40k miles they will need to be replaced again!
Getting rid of the piece of crap. To bad though, it was fun to drive.
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [lhsmom]
by lhsmom
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Sep 09, 2006 (1:32 am)
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Replying to: lhsmom (Jul 22, 2006 3:41 am)
9/9/06 DITCH YOUR LIBERTY!
Finally received responce from Jeep. They will not reinburse me for my deductable nor my insurance company due to the failure of the "ball joints". If I had drove Interstae 75 home from work that day, I believe I would not be here! Sorry Sorry Jeep! Would not own another Jeep/Chrysler vehicle. You're lives are in danger!
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [lhsmom]
by farout
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Sep 10, 2006 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: lhsmom (Sep 09, 2006 1:32 am)
Ihsmom: You need to report this to www.nhtsa.dotgov/ Did you go to the Zone Rep in your area? I had 4 sets of top and bottom left and right side ball joints on our 2002 Dodge Dakota. When we got rid of it it had 92,000 miles and needed the ball joints replaced again. DCX knows these are a problem with several models of DCX production.
I would encourage to not take no for an answer! What year was your Liberty and how many miles did it have, and what state do you live in? Maybe I can suggest something if you would like.
Farout
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Re: 2005 Liberty Wobble problem [farout]
by lhsmom
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Sep 16, 2006 (1:48 am)
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Replying to: farout (Sep 10, 2006 1:49 pm)
farout: 2003 Liberty Sport, 88k miles(40K on the replaced ball joints in 2004) I live in northwest Ohio-only miles from Jeep/Toledo where they build the crap. I did speak to the District Mgn for Jeep with no resolution. I did also post the problem with nhtsa site(one week later they announced another recall). All I wanted was my $500 deductable reinbursed to me and my ins co to be reinbursed so the premium would go back down. I will not obtain legal advise as I would pay more and have more stress than what it's worth. WOULD NOT OWN A JEEP LIBERTY OR A CRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN. Thanks for for feedback.
lhsmom
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2002 Jeep Liberty steering
by bob131
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Aug 07, 2006 (10:00 am)
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I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited since new. I had the ball joints replaced during the initial re-call when the car was new. This car always seemed to have trouble tracking in a streaight line. I am constantly steering to keep the car straight. I recently had 4 top of the line Michelins installed and the front end aligned and the car still has this problem.
Has anybody else out there experienced this?
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