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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GREAT CAR FEW PROBLEMS - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By JBNYC - August 13 - 10:00 amI purchased my liberty after doing a lot of research. I already knew about the gas milage but I was willing to compromise. It had everything I wanted at the right price. I have had just one problem. Since I have had the car its staled on me 3 times while parking.
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its a jeep! - 2007 Jeep Liberty
By starrdog - August 10 - 3:01 ambought the car with 74000 miles. the ride is a bit rough compared to other suvs. comfortable but the drivers seat should be better. pretty nice interior and exterior. power is good so is the torque. i think it would feel better including the steering feel with wider tires. its a jeep so the ruggedness is there. i like it because an suv should drive and feel like an suv. it shouldnt drive like a car thats how you can drive beyond the capacity of your vehicle and make mistakes like an accident. i dont think you will be disappointed with this suv. the seat do stain so be careful . outside of that its a very cool very good suv that does everything pretty good.
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Jeep owner for life - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By Amanda - August 5 - 11:00 pmI love my Jeep. I had a Cherokee and loved it too and when it came time to retire her, I needed another. Sadly, she went extinct and was replaced with the Liberty. I dont love the curved styling and wish they would have stuck with the "Traditional Jeep" style but its still a Jeep and it acts like one. Back seat not so comfy. Fun to drive. Great storage. Gas mileage sucks- about 15 mpg. No problems with reliability. Only maintenance performed so far- I dont expect anything major till about 100k. I would definitely buy another IF gas werent such an issue. I am going to possibly trade her in, but it will be for her gas friendly sibling the Patriot. Its a Jeep thing and we know it!
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Tough and Fun - 2008 Jeep Liberty
By Sherri - July 23 - 8:50 amI have taken this on really bad roads from sea level to over 8,000 feet in the same day. Been crawling over rocks. Used every off road feature and always came through. Wish it had better mpg, but this baby is tough, yet plenty fast with good braking. Had to ditch the Goodyears that came with it...had Discount Tire boost me up one size and I put on Yokohamas for an instant and huge improvement in handling, ride quality and quietness. JEEP needs to discontinue the Goodyears..I had to replace 3 of them within months. Thankfully, Discount Tire treated my prior two purchases as if I was coming in to buy only 2 more...not the 4 Yokos I was buying. So JEEP...great vehicle, but needs better tires.
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no complaints here - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Butch - July 19 - 10:00 amNo problems with my Limited. It seems the 4WD has more problems than 2WD. We bought a later model 2002, to get the bugs out. Ill admit, this thing is thirsty!!!! I owned a honda civic before this, and my insurance cost decreased. This vehicle cost twice as much!
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no complaints here - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By butch - July 19 - 10:00 amNo problems with my Limited. It seems the 4WD has more problems than 2WD. We bought a later model 2002, to get the bugs out. Ill admit, this thing is thirsty!!!! I owned a honda civic before this, and my insurance cost decreased. This vehicle cost twice as much!
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Fun for a car..I mean Jeep - 2008 Jeep Liberty
By James R - July 18 - 8:23 pmI bought this car with the intention of making small modifications to improve the offroad work, like wheels and lights, only to find out later that the modifications shown in the catalog will not be produced by Jeep Chrysler, and the dealership gave me the heave-ho when I went back after discovering this false advertising
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All but the gas - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Jeepers Creepers - July 17 - 11:03 pmIf youre looking for good gas mileage, look elsewhere - all other car makers can put their small SUV mileage at an average of 20 MPG. The Liberty is at around 16 MPG. I love the vehicle otherwise; it epitomizes the Jeep philosophy, but the mileage stinks. I have to get rid of it because I am a stay-at-home mom now and cant afford to run around town at $50 per week. Its a shame - again, I love it.
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Built to be Reliable - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By tgflash - July 10 - 7:10 pmI bought my Jeep Liberty in 2002 and have placed at least 110 miles on at least 4 days a week ever since. Its been a very reliable vehicle and seems to be built for longevity. I have approx. 144,000 miles on it now and hope to take it all the way to 200,000. Its well maintained, which I think makes all the difference with any vehicle. its not a luxury vehicle by any means, but its good for everyday driving. Not the greatest on gas!
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Jeep Liberty Limited - 2010 Jeep Liberty
By belvis1 - July 2 - 9:10 pmWe replaced our 2008 Commander with this Liberty. The Command Trac 4 wheel drive makes it up our driveway. Unlike the Commander or Audi Q7 could. The vehicle drives good. We do not pay for fuel, so this is not a problem. The Uconnect works great. With all the options and off road features, the Liberty is hard to pass up. A lot of people and companies love to pass it off as being slow, outdated or just not as good as the Toyota or Honda. Well, these people would have another opinion when they had to walk up their 250 foot driveway when the others could not make it.
