2003 Jeep Liberty Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 437about this part
- Share
- 32%of 1,352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 437 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Jeep Liberty, 32% of the 1,352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 32 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Good morning, I am trying to file a complaint about an accident my son had in his 2003 Jeep Liberty. While driving around a curve at a slow rate of speed the control arm on the front passenger broke causing my son to lose control of his vehicle and smash into a tree.resulting in major damage to the vehicle. And no being without a car for work. Please advise.”
NHTSA complaint #11074908, filed 2018-02, 125,000 miles“My front ball joints are about to fall apart, I was told I was lucky I haven't had a bad accident. I had to pay to replace front drivers side arm and ball joint. Right hasn't been done yet because I couldn't afford both, drivers side was $506. Then was told there are several recalls on this problem that I wasn't told about. I'm scared to keep driving and can't seem to get anyone to contact me.”
NHTSA complaint #11010642, filed 2017-07, 54,000 miles“Takata recall I also have been experiencing ball joint breakage and need to know has there been a recall on my vehicle because it has happen to me as of today. Please get back to me and I will continue to research myself. I was backing up into a parking spot when the right lower ball joints broke away.”
NHTSA complaint #10840162, filed 2016-03, 270,000 miles“When driving this vehicle it sways all over the road and seems very unstable and dangerous. First thought was stabilizer bar links but those seem fine and we cannot find a cause for this issue but I'm scared to drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11287982, filed 2019-12, 200,000 miles“Took my Liberty to my mechanic because it started making a horrible sound up front when ever I made a turn. Upon inspection my lower ball joints had disintegrated, crumbled into their hands. They could not believe how lucky I was that it did not break while driven. Nothing was holding it in or together. Come to find out there are recalls on both the upper and lower ball joints. I was never notified. I have had the lowers fixed and paid for with lifetime warranted parts. I need reimbursed for the lower $488.27. …”
NHTSA complaint #11096444, filed 2018-05, 110,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V119000Apr 9, 2009Chrysler is recalling 42,469 my 2002-2003 jeep liberty vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, iowa…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2003
- 06V288000Aug 3, 2006On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2006
- 03V460000Nov 10, 2003On certain sport utility vehicles, the lower control arm ball joints can experience a loss of lubrication that can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear, and…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2002–2003
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 | 20 | 4% |
| 2007 | 79 | 11% |
| 2006 | 196 | 14% |
| 2005 | 262 | 23% |
| 2004 | 456 | 41% |
| 2003 | 437 | 32% |
| 2002 | 494 | 27% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
| 2000 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2003 Jeep Liberty
392 complaintsFuel system
172 complaintsBody and structure
111 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
97 complaintsElectrical system
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
64 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsExterior lighting
32 complaintsOther or unknown
30 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology