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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Get an all Black one - we wave! - 2004 Jeep Liberty
By cmorgan - October 19 - 10:00 amI installed the tornado air system and put in a K&N air filter. I also use synthetic oil-- all this has bumped me from original MPG of 14.5 to an acceptable 17.1 MPG. The V6 engine is very strong and responds immediately when you stomp it with a downshift from 4th to 2nd. Stock speakers were bad-- replaced head unit with pioneer 3 pre- outs, put in Polk Momo coaxials and components in all 4 doors w/ dynamat powered by an eclipse amp, and have a Kicker 12" SoloBaric L7 sub in the back (its a 4ohm w/ dual voice coils and a sealed enclosure) the sub is powered by a rockford 500 punch amp. The Liberty drives flawlessly in the rain, great big tread/goodyear tires
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Great suv - 2008 Jeep Liberty
By love my liberty - October 10 - 4:50 pmI was reading the consumer report article on the Jeep and was thrown back. They give some good feedback on performance but are off on comfort. Im 61 220 lbs and have plenty of room in the front, and when I take people for a drive, they all tell me they love the comfort and the ride of my jeep. Many people who have sene or have ridden in my jeep are looking to buy one, because they love the way it looks and drives. The only down side would be the engine. For example, my father a bought the new Lincoln MKX, where it has a larger engine, but consumes less gas. I think jeep needs to redesign the engine to get better gas mileage. Overall, I think this car is a big change from the last car.
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Love it! - 2004 Jeep Liberty
By Lori - October 10 - 1:26 pmI purchased my Jeep in 2004. It had 13 miles on it when I drove it out of the show room. Its very reliable and I had no major fixes. It now has 84K and still going strong. The ride is rough but I dont mind. All the other features make up for it.. Love My Jeep!
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Very Nice SUV to Drive - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By SteveC - October 10 - 2:00 amI have had the Jeep Liberty Limited for about two weeks. It is very much what I expected. It is very comfortable and the ride for this type of vehicle is very nice. The looks set it apart from the others in its class. The interior is a much better quality then that of the Ford Escape and the Hyundai. This is a must see car.
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Happy Owner - 2007 Jeep Liberty
By JH - October 9 - 12:06 pmVery fun vehicle. I have the 6 speed manual. The gas mileage isnt too bad if youre on the highway in 6th and running 2WD. With 4WD and driving hard in the snow the gas mileage suffers, but the capabilities of this vehicle in the snow make up for it. 4WD LO range for shows this is a true offroad capable Jeep. Most of the competition is car based. I wish Jeep would keep going in this direction for its new vehicles, but it looks like theyre trending towards more carlike lower profile vehicles with the (Dodge/Chrysler) short side windows. Get one while you can.
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Great vehicle - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By Liberty Limited - October 9 - 3:20 amIve owned several SUVs since 1980: International Scout (2), Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer (3). I use my Liberty to tow a 2500 lb. boat/trailer package mostly, putting on about 60% of my miles that way (to-and-from Canada). Performance/handling and economy are are as good/better than any previous SUV, including the Bronco and Scout V-8s.
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Nice car...but with some problems - 2006 Jeep Liberty
By Crudasill - October 6 - 8:26 pmIve had my 06 Jeep Liberty for almost 3 years and I do love the car. But there are some major flaws. The back left window fell one day (I didnt even try to roll it down, it just fell). Dealership wanted like $460 to fix because my warranty was gone. Seats stain so bad, even with just plain water. It is smaller on the inside than I ever expected. I have a 2 year old and have his car seat in the middle (because it is safer to put the carseat in the middle in all cars) and it is a tight squeeze to get another average size adult in the back seat. Ive had no major complaints about the car. It has held up nicely. I would buy another Jeep in the future.
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2nd Jeep!! - 2010 Jeep Liberty
By DC-Colorado - October 5 - 3:06 pmLOVE IT LOVE IT!! I researched the heck outta this one, and I LOVE the new 2010 Liberty. I owned a 2000 Cherokee Sport, I was sad to trade her in but this Jeep is the best!! I love the new body style, previous year models are so lame and ultra old lady looking...the new grill face in the front is to doe for!! Excited to take it 4x4, camping, snowboarding (this weekend) and all the other fun things...definitely worth the $$
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This is my Second Liberty Limited - 2006 Jeep Liberty
By lcom - October 4 - 10:43 amI fell in love with my Jeep Liberty, from the moment I first test drove one in 2003. When the 2002 lease was up on our Light Khaki Brown, the only question we had was what color to pick for the 2006 lease. We opted for the Inferno Red Crystal Pearl Coat. This is a great, all around smaller SUV, with tons of head room and leg room for tall people. I get comments all the time from back seat passengers who are shocked at the amount of room they have. Easy to wash, can load it up with gear or groceries, and ... it doesnt look like every other SUV out there on the road. Easy to drive, easy to park and great towing capacity.
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03 Jeep Liberty - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By City Girl - September 30 - 7:06 amI wanted the sporty look, but live in a city so I chose the Jeep Liberty. Looks sporty, not like the updated station wagons (Crossover vehicles), great interior, the ride was a little rough at first but changed out the stock tires and it rides like a luxury car. The one big minus the Liberty has, it has always been a little gas guzzler from day one! Dont let the small tank fool you - you will be filling it quite often. Now, at 61,500 miles it looks as if I may have to trade it, although I really dont want to. Everything works great, except we now have a knock in the transmission in first gear. Im just not into making car payments and major repairs. Sorry Jeep Liberty.
