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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inconceivable - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By theblobby - November 2 - 2:00 amthis vehicle is kick ass so far i have to keep it in part time all the time after driving a neon its down right scary.it sure astep up 4 me. so far the only pet peeve i have is that i keep slapping on the brights everytime i signal. so if your gettin flashed out there it could be by accident.it may be a jeeper creeper but this baby is also a leaper
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2010 Liberty - 2010 Jeep Liberty
By Liberty 2010 - November 1 - 10:03 pmI have a lot of fun driving the jeep. I like the looks of it, the gas mileage is fair. Not happy with having to reach out so far to tune the radio. I love that it has the Aux plug to play my mp3. The upholstery appears to difficult to clean. Recently I discovered a large tear in the carpet on the drivers side floor board. My feet dont touch the area that was ripped, The carpet appears cheap and thin. Not sure how the tear got there, I am not careless with the vehicle, and I have only had the jeep for four months. Tried contacting the dealership about it, and no one will return my emails. I purchased the vehicle from faricy boys in Colorado Springs Colorado
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Not everyone lives in the city. - 2008 Jeep Liberty
By retired engineer - October 30 - 9:13 pmWe needed a rugged vehicle to negotiate the gravel road and creek crossing into our place in the Ouachita Mountains. Also needed it to pull our 3500# 17 Casita travel trailer. With its 5000# tow rating, this Jeep Liberty Sport more than fills the bill on all counts. My wife, the primary driver of this vehicle, selected the Liberty Sport. She did well! Fuel mileage cant be compared to a RAV-4, but the Jeep will do things the Rav-4 wouldnt dream of. But,we got 22 MPG on the first tank of mixed city/highway and that aint bad for a 3.7 L V-6 engine with automatic tranny. After 5 weeks and 2310 miles, we couldnt be happier with this car. Its our first Jeep product.
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Love my Liberty - 2007 Jeep Liberty
By LOVE MY LIBERTY - October 29 - 8:50 amIve had a 2005 Rocky Mountain Edition and traded it in for my 2007. I love it. The seats are more comfortable than 2005 and got all the options. Actually have better gas mileage this time around.
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Off-Road Performance Review - 2009 Jeep Liberty
By asuwins - October 23 - 5:56 pmI have had this off road two times, once with 200 Jeep Wranglers, 3 liberties, and a few Cherokees during a large Jeep Jamboree. First the good stuff. The Liberty Sport with its “Trail Rated” designation impressed the heck out of many of the Wrangler Owners who could not believe we were completing the Jamboree Trail in our Stock Liberty with the skid plate and towing options. We were using the OE Goodyear Wrangler P225/75R/16 tires. Most of the Wranglers were driving between were somehow modified. We were able to easily navigate the rocky and rutted road without much difficulty although I was concerned a few times. We did christen the skid plats and put a small dent in the muffler due
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Jeep Liberty -- 4 DR 4x4 Sport Edition - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By C George Go - October 23 - 10:00 amIve owned my Liberty for two years already. I find that it is a reliable and fun car. I mainly use it for school, with weekend excursions up the mountain to ski or hike. Its a great car, overall. ALthough, refueling can be a pain since it burns gas like no others (then again, arent all SUVs).
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Disappointed - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By bkroener - October 23 - 10:00 amI bought a 2003 Jeep Liberty because I like the looks, quality (for an American car) and I thought it would be fun to drive. However, I am disappointed in the gas mileage, small front seats, brakes & transmission. The brakes make this horrible squeaking noise and the transmission kind of clunks when you come to a stop. The service department told me nothing is wrong and they will be adjusted by the cars computer as it get to know my driving habits--- SURE!!! Front seats need more thigh support. Gas mileage is awful.
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still a jeep - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By Gary987 - October 22 - 4:13 amit is a nice trucky suv ..not as much carlike as some would like but in the snow and off road its alot of fun ..but even still, on the road it really isnt that bad ..i guess if you expect a car like ride ..then buy a car or a tinny car like suv..but this is a real suv built to last many winters and fun summers
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Will NEVER Own A Jeep Again - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Jeep_Hater - October 20 - 7:06 pmWe bought our Jeep when it was 3 years old. At the time we bought it, the air conditioner was broken & the engine light was on, making it hard to get inspected in PA. Everything started going on it, the head busted twice, kept stalling at low RPM, window switches broke, door locks broke, gear shift stuck all the time, and the problems go on and on. Finally the engine blew, and I wasnt paying to get it fixed so its sitting in my driveway if anyone wants it! Ill never own another Jeep as long as I live. We bought a 2008 Ford Explorer and just recently a Dodge Nitro praying we dont have problems with the Dodge like we did the Jeep.
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Wonderful with flaws - 2004 Jeep Liberty
By camrice - October 18 - 3:52 amWonderful car, fabulous on the highway or in the city, good engine noise down low, and a great throaty roar up top. Short wheelbase makes parking a breeze but sacrifices ride comfort and interior space. 5 people is a squeeze unless one or more is a small child. fun to drive in the city, corners well when not driving extremely aggressively, perfect for whipping around backstreets. However, when you really push it it does feel like it will roll, which is a sacrifice made to provide ground clearance for off roading. Speaking of off roading, this thing can handle anything a sensible person can throw at it. Indiana snow is no match for the 4-wheel drive, weather in low or high settings.
