Overview & Reviews
Finally replacing the boxy Cherokee that has been in production since 1984, the handsome all-new 2002 Jeep Liberty serves as the affordable SUV in Jeep's lineup. Borrowing styling cues from the 1997 Jeep Dakar and 1998 Jeepster concept vehicles, the Liberty is available in two trim levels with your choice of two- or four-wheel drive, a four- or six-cylinder engine and a manual or automatic transmission.
- Extremely capable off-road, creative interior design, still a Jeep at heart.
- Thirsty at the gas pump, not as "car-like" as most of its competitors.
User Reviews:
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Liberty 2002 - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Kris - December 15 - 3:26 amThe Jeep Liberty has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. It is reliable, good on gas, has the power I need when required, hold lots of stuff for moving. I traveled cross-country in it and never got backaches or headaches because of the way the seats are made.
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By dj v - November 24 - 4:36 pmJeep Liberty is GREAT! Awesome turning radius & pick up. One thing they DONT tell you - if you get the foglights installed aftermarket, they dont work the same as factory. They dont go on when you just have the parking lights on, even though it is the same part, and the dash indicators say they are on.
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Good Choice - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By scooter17 - November 12 - 4:33 amMy husband and I wanted a new SUV, we wanted the 4x4. we searched and found that the Nissan wanted to charge more for the 210hp calling it super charged while the Liberty comes ready with 210hp. The Ford kinda lagged at the start while the Liberty didnt. After we drove the Liberty we were hooked. Nothing compared after that. Best buy we ever made.
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I love my Liberty - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Gaston - October 24 - 10:00 amI changed from a Cherokee Limited to the Liberty Limited and I am amazed at the change and the increase in drinving pleasure as well as comfort. The quality of the Liberty definitely has a German flair in the craftmanship not equaled in the previous models. It is certainly a bonus. The handling and road holding ability of the Liberty outperforms that of my old (1999) Cherokee. I am very happy with that SUV.
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A+++ - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By sapfly - October 17 - 10:00 amIve had my Liberty for nearly a year now and currently turned 17,000 plus miles. During that time Ive been able to put it through some extremes to include towing in 100+ temps, extended road trips and winter driving hell: - 20 degrees at over 10,000 elevation. The Liberty performed flawlessly in all respects. For such a capable vehicle the sacrifice for good gas mileage is worth it. The build quality is A++, the engine extremely powerful, sound system rocks - I give the Liberty two thumbs up
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Its A Jeep Thing - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Kathy from Cato - September 30 - 10:00 amI live in CNY and went through a rough winter of almost 200 inches of snow and ice. 4000 lbs and sure grip on the road, being able to switch from 2WD to part time and full time 4WD is absolutely wonderful. That Jeep took the heavy snow on the roads wonderfully. It is great on the highway. Very comfortable. I love to run errands with my Jeep. The size is wonderful! The Jeep is tall enough to not feel intimdiated by the big trucks out there. The Jeep is 110 percent wonderful. The summer was great with it too! (The true test of a Jeep is how it handles the bad stuff too!) It is a truly wonderul vehicle.
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I didnt think I would enjoy a truck! - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By GPJ - September 5 - 10:00 amI didnt think that I would ever enjoy driving a truck, even if it was a Jeep Liberty Limited, but I do! Im still new to this and so is the SUV.
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Quite Happy with Our Surprise Purchase - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Happy in Western PA - August 23 - 2:00 amMy then finace (now husband) suggested we test drive a Jeep Liberty. I had been shopping around for a Ford Escape for the past 2 weeks. We traded in our Pathfinder that day! Believe it or not, we get between 20-21 MPG on the highway. Cruise control contributes to this. City, well, anywhere between 10 and 15MPG. Even though this vehicle has less cargo volume than the 95 Pathfinder, because its taller, we have been able to haul more than we ever could with the 95 Pathfinder. And 4WD has come in handy this season as weve been getting hit with snow storms here.
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great vehicle - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By uglytuna - June 18 - 9:53 amWe bought this new in 2002. In six years, the only two items that have failed are the A/C compressor ($1100) and a battery. Not bad considering we do quite a bit of off-roading, and tow a 1000 pound pop-up camper. The Liberty is easy to drive, easy to park, looks good, and is great off- road. The mileage is only about 18 around town, but if you want 3 more miles per gallon you should consider one of those cute little "SUVs" that are built on a Toyota Corolla chassis. Ive seen those get stuck in a gravel driveway. The Liberty is the real thing off road, but does just as well in a Wal-mart parking lot (more dangerous than the Kalahari, by far).
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Solid Ride - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Scorphitman - May 25 - 6:23 pmI have owned 4 wheel drive vehicles for 30 years. This is this second Jeep Ive owned. I have 163,000 miles on it and no major issues with the vehicle. It has handled Rocky Mountain winters like a champ. I live at 8400 and have drive this vehicle in 18" of snow over dirt roads with no problems. Overall average fuel mileage is 18 mpg with the 3.7 L. Ive gotten 26 mpg on the highway. I put a 2.5" lift kit on it to run bigger 245/75/16 snow tires. Driver room is good as I am 63" 255 lb former college linebacker and am comfortable behind the wheel.
