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 - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By Sharon E. Gary - September 5 - 10:56 pmI have driven trucks all my life not really a car person. I have had a Ford Bronco and a Ford Explorer, I love 4 wheel drive and I use it. Like a vehicle that can hold its own and so far this Jeep Liberty has done it all. It can hang the interstate with the comfort and smoothness of a car and off-road it is as tough as a Bronco. It makes a nice safe ride for when I have my grandchildren in it and they love the look. The real test for me was my granddaughter just got her learners permit and loves to drive this Liberty and I feel very safe because of the Libertys safety features. So far this grandmother loves it. It is so brand new but the more I drive it the more I love it.
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my fun vehicle - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By Bill Best - September 3 - 2:26 amMy Jeep is a fun vehicle with economy acceptable at 18 to 22. I like the tight feel of construction and maneuverability It is not a road car but is enjoyable even on long trips. I would buy another one but I do not think that I will ever need one Go Jeep!
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toy - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By c fleming - September 1 - 7:33 amBought it to tow behind RV. Very happy with the quality and comfort. I liked the no hassle buying; all I had to do was pick out the color and options. It has plenty of power and is fun to drive. Our other car is a E320 Mercedes wagon and it is getting lonely just sitting is the garage while we drive this one.
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Liberty 4WD Limited / Hi-ho silver ! - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By BP - August 28 - 10:00 amI love it. It is fun to drive and cute, and has had no mechanical problems, aside from a slight stumble at times. But it will climb and get in and out of anyplace, and looks good doing it. Air and heat work so quickly no matter what the weather. Bad points are: Getting in and out the back doors is a challenge. I would not like to have to use the back seat every day. Gas mileage is not good for in town driving. Add slides in visors/block sun further back like older Grd. Cherokee had. Miss feature of windows able to raise/lower for a few seconds after key is off. Very noisy with windows down. Sounds like a helicopter is hovering over you even at slow speeds.
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I LIKED IT SO MUCH I BOUGHT TWO - 2002 Jeep Liberty
By Rodney - August 28 - 10:00 amI test drove most if not all SUVs under the $30,000.00 range and found the Jeep Liberty to be the best. I purchased a 2003 Liberty Sport in November of 2002 and had my wife pick up it up while I was out of town on a hunting trip. I called her from my tree stand and asked her how she liked her new SUV she exclaimed, I love it, and you should buy yourself one. Well in January of 2003 I did just that. Given my purchases, all of my winter concerns disappeared. I will be keeping both our Jeeps for quite some time. Remember, a Jeep by name is still a JEEP, any other SUV by name is just an SUV. James, Fergus Ontario, Canada.
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Jeep Liberty is my first American car - 2003 Jeep Liberty
By TTBuyer - August 28 - 10:00 amI bought this Jeep for my wife because she wanted a small SUV. We looked at everything else before buying (Xterra, CR-V, Rav4,Forrester,Outlander, Escape, Tribute, XL-7) The Liberty was our choice because it has good space, good power and good looks. Havent had a single problem, the Jeep has been perfectly reliable (as it should be). We got a great deal on this car too (before any rebates were offered on the 2003) and feel that we very much got our moneys worth. We plan to keep the Liberty for 7 or 8 years, so I am hoping that the initial impression of high quality turns out to be accurate.
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Diesel Liberty - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By hu60931 - August 23 - 12:53 amThis truck has reaffirmed my faith in diesels. The power and towing capability is reasonable and all with decent mileage. DCX needs to expand the use of diesels in their product line. With fuel prices as they are this would be a great service to the customer and the country.
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Good, Fun Vehicle. It’s a keeper. - 2007 Jeep Liberty
By Mike Clark - August 22 - 9:54 pmLocal driving fun. Great in snow. Easy to park and great visibility. Tight turning radius. Bought December 2012. Great for 4-Wheel Down towing behind Motorhome!!
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Frustration - 2006 Jeep Liberty
By David Sanchez - August 22 - 5:56 pmIt has had 5 manufacturing recalls. I have had problems with the engine and shifter. The computer system messes up according to temperature.
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Good Off Road Jeep - 2005 Jeep Liberty
By Kinsan - August 21 - 4:00 amBought the Liberty used. After fixing a recall which left me stranded the first week I owned it, the Jeep has provided trouble free driving over 100 miles per day in the blazing heat of the Mojave Desert. The turning radius is TOPS on any off-road vehicle I have ever driven, you can turn this thing on its own radius, can make sharper turns than my wifes Toyota Corolla. If the seats provided more support for long trips, the interior appointed with more of a well built feel and if it was not so bad on gas, I would drive it forever.
