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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Dont Buy a Jeep Liberty!! - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By harryr4 - April 14 - 7:47 amWe have had numerous major mechanical breakdowns on our Jeep Liberty resulting in thousands of dollars in repairs. Just had to have the transmission fixed for almost $3000. Check it out, it happens all the time on these vehicles. Dont buy one!!
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Great for around town - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By rterpren - April 11 - 10:00 amIt is a fun vehicle to drive and small enough to squeeze into small places. The turning radius is fantastic. No secret that its poor on gas. Its perfect for what we bought it for which is errands around town, bring kids to/from school, grocery shopping, etc
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Great car - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By eholm - April 11 - 10:00 amI have owned the car for a year now and it has been thru several major snowstorms (two of which I took off for a 400 mile trip in!) Ride and build quality are excellent. I have only had one complaint and that was a squeak that was fixed by tightenting a minor bolt connecting a hose to the firewall. No other problems. Dealer has been great to work with. Mileage is 17-21 with a lot of highway driving. Car does seem susceptible to dropping mileage when temperatures are low. May be due to oxygenated gas they use in this area in winter. I really like this car.
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Happy Jeep Owner - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By jarred_f - April 11 - 10:00 amThis is everything you want in a Jeep and a whole lot more. I could not be any happier then I am with my Jeep Liberty.
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Bailout Buggy - 2010 Jeep Liberty
By FlyingElvis - April 11 - 7:06 amTwo months old and its been in the shop five times and is still broken. I had reservations about buying this government bailout buggy; now i realize my mistake. This will be the last Chrysler product I ever purchase. That being said, the Liberty is one of the last few real SUV type vehicles being made. At least its not a car with a lift kit as are most SUVs today. I see myself enjoying the vehicle more once (or if) its ever fixed correctly.
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Climate Problems - 2006 Jeep Liberty
By Benjamin Hester - April 6 - 1:20 amThe Jeep Liberty (and other Chrysler family vehicles that share its components) is extremely prone to problems with the climate system. Multiple (FIVE) attempts to fix a problem common in this model where the air simply stops coming out of the vents (despite functional fan/cooling system) due to a faulty valve have been unsuccessful. Multiple Jeep dealers have failed to correctly identify or repair this problem due to the intermittent nature of occurrence (only occurs at high rates of speed, due to loss of vacuum pressure). Extremely disappointed in this otherwise excellent vehicle and in Jeep service - as this problem makes any use of our Liberty miserable in the Texas heat.
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Engine Problems - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Sick in Memphis - April 5 - 10:00 amIve owned my car for 2 years and Im having to have the cylinder heads replaced. I have 27,000 miles on my car. I would not buy another Jeep!
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Loyall Jeep owner since 1987 until now - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By mark d - April 5 - 10:00 amI always loved Jeeps so when I needed a new vehicle I decided to stay with the good old American Jeep.What a mistake. First I have had nothing but issues with my electrical wiring used for my towing hitch which started at around 15,000 miles and first use.When I brought my Liberty back to have this repaired, I had to fight with the dealer to have it fixed (lets just say I spoke with every manager in the dealership and actually had to contact Jeep headquarters directly)- headache #1 still not solved, still not working. Now I am having transmission problems at 34,000 miles.It feels as though my transmission is stuck in third or fourth gear.
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My new vehicle - 2004 Jeep Liberty
By Cumisha - April 5 - 10:00 amI LOVE my new Liberty and I also like the blue color.I got it from my boyfriend and I want to thank him for that.
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Not Jeep Quality - 2006 Jeep Liberty
By john - April 5 - 6:33 amThompson Jeep/Chrysler does fantastic work, however it seems Jeep quality continues to become worse and worse. This is the second Jeep Ive purchased. The first was a 2005 Wrangler. I couldnt take all the problems and issues. Now my Liberty is causing me time from work. Every other week it something else going wrong. Its still under warranty and thank goodness I purchased the extended warranty. Page after page I keep reading about more and more Jeep Liberty problems, especially window regulator issues.
