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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Jeep Liberty 4wd w/ sunroof - 2004 Jeep Liberty
By hbtexan - October 10 - 2:00 amI just crossed 1000 miles w/ my Liberty. This is my 3rd Jeep (previous Jeeps were 95 Wrangler then 98 Cherokee). My overall impression is a LOT of thought went into this vehicle. We bought it because it looked to be a good combination of car (ease of driving, safety, sportiness) and SUV (carrying capacity, ruggedness, ability to do some light towing). I think they really pulled it off. I have been very impressed with the quality of materials. So far it seems well built for the money. I put a 100k on my Cherokee and look forward to doing the same w/ the Liberty!
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LOVE THE LIBERTY!!!!!! - 2004 Jeep Liberty
By us - October 4 - 2:00 amBought the 2004 Limited 4WD Liberty 4 months ago... This car is awesome... great for driving in new york city (and can parallel park it with ease!)... the gas mileage is really not that bad for and SUV. The car looks great, drives great and can hold a lot of cargo. And although most people dont like the window controls on the center seat, weve grown used to them and for the drive and passenger seats. I actually like them better than the on the door version. However, for the back seat, I think they should be on the doors.
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2008 Liberty - 2008 Jeep Liberty
By Roly Oliver - September 25 - 3:20 pmWe own a 2008 Jeep Liberty and found it to be one great vehicle. Suspension, power-rack & pinion steering, compass, temp are just a few of its attributes. We had a 2005 Liberty. This is heads above that one. We had a holiday into Muskoka and got 22 mpg. I am sure cruise control contributed to it. I must say headlight illumination is poor. One must dive on low beam and fog lamps. Consumer reports gave it a poor rating. They keep comparing it to a Nitro. Its not a Nitro. We like the plastic interior (its not a touring car) It is easy to keep clean, not cheap. A "chatter" was found in the tail-gate assembly, the only fault. It is very stable on the highway and has good acceleration.
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My Jeep Liberty - 2004 Jeep Liberty
By kr uribe - September 23 - 10:00 amI owned a mini van prior to leasing the Liberty. I got the mini van due to younger kids etc but after that phase was over the Liberty was perfect for me. What a fun suv to drive! I have not had one problem with it and in fact when everyone else is stalled, stuck either by snow or rain as in flooding my liberty got me through it. I feel it is the perfect balance between comfort while driving and reliability in all conditions. The only wish I would have would to have it be just a tad larger (Longer) but I give it a 9.9 on a scale of 1-10.
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Jeep on the Go! - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By TD - September 19 - 12:36 amBeing this was my first Jeep I bought with only a short test drive and lots of reading. So far it has met all my expectations and there are no surprises. With that in mind I am very happy with everything and it has delivered exactly what was promised. It is unique, small, easy to drive in traffic and acceleration is very good.
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Jeep Liberty is SUV Sports Car - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By samhrogers - September 9 - 10:00 amWhile a bit short on rear cargo room, there is nothing else bad to say about the Liberty. After one year, I still love it as much as I did the day I brought it home. This model far out plays the more staid Cherakee (which I used to own prior to the Liberty). There is no doubt about it that a loaded Liberty is the best deal money can buy.
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AMAZING! - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By ideaperson - September 4 - 10:00 amJeep liberty renegade is such an amazing car! I love it and it is so fun to drive! I feel so comfortable in it and I have so much control on the road, the handling is great and I love my 6-CD changer.
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Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4 - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By CRD Limited - September 1 - 6:16 pmI have had the vehicle over one year with no problems. Only regular service has been done. I have driven on road and off road in Deep South Texas in mud and on sandy beaches. I drive 50 miles a day on open highway pavement plus another 40 plus in city with an average MPG of about 25. Plus it does well in Mexico on steep mountain roads where 1 1/2 MPH is fast. I did change the original tires to meet the demands put on the vehicle from road type tires to all surface tires. It goes through one foot of water with rocky bottom no problem.
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My new Jeep Liberty - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By Barbara - August 27 - 8:23 pmI first rented this vehicle to see how it performed. While it consumes a lot of gas during city driving, I like how it is a smooth ride on the highway. The interior fits my needs, looks great on the inside and sporty on the outside. A great buy especially with the zero percent financing for 60 months! The price is right for purchasing and financing.
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Outstanding value for the money. - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By Niles F. Bell - August 25 - 10:43 amI am very pleased with my 2005 Jeep Liberty. Yes, it does drink quite a bit of gas within the city, with the normal "stops" and "goes" traffic. However, on the highways, its very economical. The Jeep Liberty is a "fun" vehicle to drive.
