Overview & Reviews

An all-new diesel engine option makes its debut for the 2005 Jeep Liberty. Exterior appearance changes this year include a new front fascia, grille, foglamps, fender flares and body side moldings. Interior upgrades include relocated power window switches, new instrument panel cluster graphics and trim bezels and improved seat comfort. The Renegade model gets a flatter hood, taller grille, off-road foglamps and taillamp guards, as well as functional rock rails and four skid plates. A new six-speed manual transmission replaces last year's five-speed unit.

• Extremely capable off-road, creative interior design, economical diesel engine option, still a Jeep at heart.

• Gas engines are rather thirsty at the pump, not as "carlike" on the street as most of its competitors, less cargo space than some of its competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Long Term CRD - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By Jeepster - October 9 - 5:16 pm

  Bought new back in April 2005. Have had the normal problems that all CRD owners have had, including 3 EGR replacements. It is a great vehicle for every day use and for some off- road fun as well. I have 500 miles left on my extended 100k warranty, so Im hoping all will stay well. Most recent problem was my 4wd/2wd sensor going bad - said I was in 4wd, but wasnt. I have learned not to get upset with the dealer when there are issues, but rather DC. I think they put this vehicle out, but werent ready to support it with stocked parts. I will hit 100k by this weekend, and even with all the CRD issues, I would still buy another, but hoping they put a diesel in the Wrangler Unlimited!

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  2005 Jeep Liberty Limited - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By Cynthia - September 30 - 6:46 am

  I have no problem with the way the vehicle handles. My only complaint is the gas mileage. My fuel costs (I commute approximately 80 miles per week day) average about $250 per month. Average mpg is around 16.7 mph.

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  2003 Liberty Review - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By rwsgolfer - September 18 - 7:30 pm

  Have owned a 2003 Liberty Limited for 18 month. Great SUV; gas mileage iffy.

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  Jeep Libby Diesel - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By Geoff Clayton - September 4 - 1:03 pm

  EGR problems; DC replaced under warranty. Tires of poor traction quality.

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  hesitation at 1200rpm - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By twigs - September 3 - 10:00 am

  i experienced a hesitation from new at 12-1500rpm in every gear, dealer thought i was a cronic complainer. i spent 35 years as a dealer mechanic and knew i had a problem. finally a service bulletin showed up to reprogram the computer and problem solved. i really like the car and feel it is a good value. it serves all my needs and is really a jeep.

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  i love my liberty! - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By brandnewmidnite - September 3 - 10:00 am

  I was first drawn to the jeep because they have a great rep for being dependable, stylish, and a vehicle that will retain its value very well. I drive about 30,000 miles every year and I was wanting an suv that would withstand alot of mileage. When I checked out used jeeps on the internet and in the paper, I kept finding ones with well over 100k on them and even quite a bit with 200k. More so than with any other make.

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  Jeep Liberty Limited - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By shannon - August 28 - 3:46 am

  i love this vehicle. I paid cash for it and its the best vehicle I have ever purchased. It drives greatk you can hardly tell when you go over bumps in the road or train tracks. It gets good gas mileage. I can tell exactly how many miles I have left till empty as well as telling how much air pressure is in the tires and the XM radio is the best. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone.

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  Sharp SUV - just bought - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By billymay - August 21 - 7:06 am

  Considered Ford Escape, Toyota RAV4, Land Rover Freelander, but Liberty was the right price and IMHO the real SUV of the bunch. The Liberty doors shut with a perfect thunk, the noise level is right (hey it isnt supposed to be a limo), and for $21K its the sharpest vehicle out there. Highway cruising is nice and quiet, luggage capacity is fine for most of us. I just bought it, so have no info on reliability, but initial build quality seems very good -- no initial problems. I live in San Diego so bought the 2WD, hoping to save some weight/gas. Well see how it goes. So far, really happy with how it drives.

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  My Liberty - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By Chanel - August 17 - 7:20 pm

  I just got it this past week so I am still learning more about it. I really like the ride. I traded in my 2003 Mustang GT because I wanted something a bit bigger. Its kind of better on gas than the V8 was ... thats for sure!

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  Never again Chrysler - 2005 Jeep Liberty
  By bobgv - August 16 - 6:53 am

  I bought my Liberty with the diesel Crd thinking I would get better mileage. Although that did prove to be true the cost of diesel went up and so it didnt make sence to have a diesel. The cost to maintain the diesel is higher than a gas engine. I have had so many problems with the egr valve and the boost pressure sensor, and the egr air flow control valve. I have contacted chrysler and they say TOO BAD Its out of warranty. As soon as I fix the egr (yes again) I am trading in this piece of junk . I have purchased a number of new chrysler vehicles over the years but no longer will I buy anything were they do not test their products and sell juck to the public. Good by chrysler and goo ridence