Overview & Reviews

Sold from 2002-'12, the Jeep Liberty was the successor to one of America's original compact SUVs, the Cherokee (which returned in 2014). True to its tough, capable Jeep lineage, the Liberty has considerable off-road capability, thanks to steep approach and departure angles and exceptional suspension travel and articulation. The Liberty was also rated to tow up to 5,000 pounds, a robust figure for its class. These are qualities not found in most other small utility vehicles from this time period, which saw the rise of crossover SUVs optimized for the suburban lifestyle.

Demerits for the Jeep Liberty include a weak engine lineup, with sluggish acceleration and dismal fuel economy from both the four-cylinder and V6 engines offered over the years (the first generation's briefly optional diesel engine is impressively fuel-efficient, however). Interior quality and comfort are also lacking, and by today's standards, the Liberty's general lack of refinement leaves much to be desired.

User Reviews:

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  Its all Jeep! - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By duffer - May 2 - 1:33 am

  I have read previous reviews and will mainly reiterate what has been stated. It is all Jeep and is definitely no slouch. Very powerful but poor gas mileage. Has a nice exterior look but have to fold the rear seats down to even put my golf clubs in. Seats stain very, very easily! Plenty of headroom, but feel crowded laterally. Have never known any Jeep to keep wiper blades any longer than two weeks. Not a lot of front area storage. Handling is poor if tires not inflated properly or the wind is blowing. Love it in the snow! Final analysis, if you love Jeep, you will love this, if not, you wont. Next time Ill get a Toyota.

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  Oh, What a Feeling....Jeep - 2002 Jeep Liberty
  By Squirt - April 26 - 10:00 am

  This is our third jeep, my 91 Wrangler has 251K and our old Cherokee had 165K. Our basic philosophy is why buy an imitation when we can have the real thing.

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  Liberty not bad! - 2008 Jeep Liberty
  By ridarc - April 9 - 10:30 pm

  I am impressed with the new liberty. When the first generation liberty came out, I wasnt that impressed. When I saw the new liberty before it came out, I couldnt wait to see it, and Hope to buy it. Well I bought and been pleased so far.

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  Blue Liberty - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By mikeyp53 - April 8 - 3:40 pm

  Its a great snow car! Its comfortable on and off road, handles well and easy to park and maneuver. It only get 18MPG though.

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  My Liberty - 2003 Jeep Liberty
  By claude - April 3 - 10:00 am

  Not too big, not too small. We needed something to pull our 19 foot boat, this fit the bill

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  Jeep Liberty CRD Diesel - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By Frank - March 30 - 5:26 am

  I purchased this Liberty used with 65K on it. Drove it home 350 mi. Ran great for the first 3K miles and then trouble hit. I had an oil leak that turned into a need for a new turbo, then a new thermostat. Great truck but the dealer cant get parts very fast. No parts available from the warehouse, so parts must come from other dealer inventories, if they will give them up. If you can, stay away from the Liberty CRD.

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  Jeep peep - 2002 Jeep Liberty
  By Tliberty - March 19 - 8:16 pm

  This is my 3rd Jeep vehicle and I have only good things to say about them. The dealerships however are another issue. All of my experiences with Jeeps have been good and I highly recommend them.

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  2005 Jeep Liberty Sport - 2006 Jeep Liberty
  By lisa marsh - March 17 - 5:46 am

  This is a nice little suv that is affordable. Tthis is a bigger v6 so it is a little thirsty at the pump. I found that if you get gas before it is below 1/2 tank it does not hurt your wallet too bad. It is a nice little truck to drive though and it has nice pickup.

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  I miss my Jeep! - 2006 Jeep Liberty
  By Fardog - March 11 - 7:26 pm

  I LOVED this SUV - just totaled it and Im not sure what to do next. I had no problems at all with my car. The mileage was annoying, but better than my big van. It was a comfortable and peppy ride, lots of fun to drive under any conditions. Spend the extra money for the leather seats. Buffetting noise was an issue, but often is a problem in SUVs. I had no mechanical issues at all - just changed the oil and that was about it. My ownership was brief - 2 years - but it was great. Oh - the airbag deployed with force - broke my wrist - but I had no other injuries.

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  extreme fun to drive - 2003 Jeep Liberty
  By inancs seckin - March 2 - 2:00 am

  i have bought this machine 2 weeks ago. So far excellent, you feel like flying.