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2006 Jeep Liberty repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (6%)

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2006 Jeep Liberty suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual 4WD w/low range

84940 mi

A $1045
Replace rear lower arm bushes and front lower arm ball joints 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

turbocharged 160hp 2.8L I4 Diesel 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

26000 mi front end making noise, rear window broken 
61000 mi

US $950
Front Right hub bearing went bad. 1st replacement OEM part from dealer was bad out of the box. I'm annoyed that I have to purchase a $300 assembly and can't just replace the bearing. 
68000 mi

US $400
Right front wheel bearing failure. Noticed loud squealing and took to the shop. Repair in approx 1.5 hrs. Problem fix and working great. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

145000 mi

US $200
Front wheels [bearings] 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

89300 mi

US $450
Upper and lower ball joints on both sides were bad. All parts were replace and car was taken in for an alignment. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

72000 mi

US $12
Replaced sway bar bushing. 
29000 mi Vehicle makes a "thud" every time a bump is encountered, particularly when cold. Dealer says it's normal, but vehicle didn't make the noise during the first 18 months of ownership and also admits it would be an expensive fix, albeit covered by warranty. 
29000 mi Replaced rear axle to eliminate "thud." 
29000 mi Needed new rear strut when sold. 

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2006 Jeep Liberty 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

124000 mi

US $400
replaced both front wheel bearing assemblies, brake pads and rotors 
92380 mi

C $141
Front brakes & front bearings & hubs. Rear brakes serviced & cleaned. 
94860 mi

C $400
Bearings & Hubs. 
117180 mi

C $450
Replaced front wheel bearings & hubs. 
103000 mi Had a worn wheel bearing assembly, right front. Also had recall to have rear suspension bars replaced. 
112000 mi replaced front ball joints, added a heavy duty trailer hitch, re programed traction control, and changed control arm. These were all factory recalls.  

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2006 Jeep Liberty Suspension Problems

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