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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  We love our new Jeep Liberty! - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By Dee & Steve - December 13 - 10:00 am

  We just bought our new 2003 model Jeep Liberty two weeks ago. If wed known it would be this much fun, wed have bought it a long time ago! We love the luxury features and the nice ride!

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  I LOVE MY LIBERTY - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By DAWN WHITE - December 13 - 10:00 am

  I LOVE MY LIBERTY.IT IS JUST THE FUNNEST CAR TO DRIVE.I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH ITS HANDLING IN THE SNOW.MY PARENTS WENT OUT AND GOT A LIBERTY ALSO.I WOULD RECOMEND THEM TO ANYONE.

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  Great Jeep - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By kaelei hobbs - December 13 - 10:00 am

  I love my Liberty!!!!!! Couldnt ask for a better vehicle! Who ever came up with the body style had great style themselves. Its a looker and it get the looks

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  Its OK - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By Bob Stokes - December 13 - 10:00 am

  I kinda liked this car but it coulda been better.

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  Love it, Love it, Love it! - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By 3 days 300 miles - December 13 - 10:00 am

  I just got my Liberty 3 days ago trading up from a wrangler. At first I wasnt even going to test drive one because I didnt like the way they looked (we also have a Santa Fe, love that too!} After test driving it and seeing all the features I had to have it!!

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  Liberty - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By curley2 - December 13 - 10:00 am

  I like the liberty except for the way the back opens. The window that pops up has to be touched to close and always has fingerprints on it....there should be some kind of handle so you dont have to touch the glass. I drove a grand cherokee prior to this and like the size of the Liberty better for my purposes.

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  dont get the 4 cyl - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By Trabag - December 13 - 10:00 am

  nice truck for the money, I have the 4cyl 5 spd man trans, truck cannot get out of its own way. Other than that, I like it

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  Jeep Lib 04 - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By lwjb34 - December 13 - 10:00 am

  i absolutley love this vehicle... it handles very well. Your getting a very reliable SUV.

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  Our Third Jeep - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By Carl Ross - December 13 - 10:00 am

  We have a Grand Cherokee and a Wrangler, so this is our third jeep. All are everything you could want in a vehicle. The Liberty is small enough to be easy to drive, big enough to be OK on comfort, and powerful enough to make it fun.

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  GO JEEPIN - 2004 Jeep Liberty
  By SUNSHINE - December 13 - 10:00 am

  i LOVE IT!!! IT IS REALLY FUN TO DRIVE AND ITS SO CUTE!!!!