i have a 2005 and they have been replaced twice already--once b4 the recall, once after. going in for an oil change tomorrow and i've been feeling the same feeling that i did b4 when they needed to be replaced. how many times b4 you can expect them to do something about it? i've looked up the lemon law for NY and time limit is 18,000/2yrs. unfortunately i'm at 33,000. what do you all think? anyone else had problems?
2007-03-05 14:45:27 · 5 answers · asked by I'm so crafty, I make people 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Jeep
Jeep has had a problem with the KJ ball joints. There have been 2 recalls out for the same reason. Some people have had ball joints replaced up to 5 times. And yes, it is something to worry about. When the balljoint gives out, you lose control of the vehicle and in most cases, body damage is unavoidable. If you are really concerned, contact Chrysler.
2007-03-05 22:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Moose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are getting ripped off. Ball joints should not have to be replaced that often. Unless you do some serious off road use. Unless the parts were cheap to begin with a good set of ball joints should last at least 10 years. You could have wheel or tire issues of maybe just need some bushings replaced.
I own several pre Chrysler Jeeps and have only replaced the ball joints only when rebuilding the front suspension or the off chance I break one.
2007-03-05 23:21:58 · answer #2 · answered by Jeep Freak 81 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's just ball joints...you don't need to freak out and lemon law it for that. If it were the engine that needed replaced that many times, then i'd be thinking about lemon laws.
2007-03-05 22:48:12 · answer #3 · answered by Halls of Colours 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should never be charged again to have you lower ball joints replaced it doesnt matter how many times they fail they will ALWAYS be covered under the recall
2007-03-06 08:35:45 · answer #4 · answered by choclab 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
0 lol
2007-03-05 22:48:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋