Overview & Reviews

Following a redesign last year, the 2009 Jeep Liberty gets additional tweaks to improve handling and braking. Optional package content has also been adjusted, and the Limited trim gets upgraded interior materials.

• Respectable off-road abilities, simple and functional cabin, high towing capacity, decent luggage space, brawny image.

• Weak and thirsty engine, not as carlike to drive as most rivals, subpar interior materials, poor headlight illumination.

User Reviews:

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  Off-Road Performance Review - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By asuwins - October 23 - 5:56 pm

  I 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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  Nitro Killer - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By SaintTaz - June 23 - 5:13 pm

  I walked into a local dealership intent on purchasing an 08 Dodge Nitro. However, after the test drive, I found it very cheap feeling, loud, and didnt feel the price matched the product. So on the way home, we swung into the Jeep dealership and I got a look at the new Liberty. I hadnt even considered it based on previous models looking like something only a teenage girl or soccer mom could love. But looking at the 09 I couldnt believe how similar it and the Nitro seemed. And after driving it, I fell in love. It feels solid on the road, the interior is much more refined, and you get a sense of quality and reliability not found in the Nitro. And uConnect is GREAT. Test drive one.

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  Red, Racy but Rough on the MPG - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By D Cowan - May 26 - 10:00 am

  Reasonable cost to buy and maintain, but mpg is only 12.5 avg. spirited driving in town traffic. With care, can get 23 hwy. Visibility is great.

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  Mixed feelings on this! TRUTH - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By mixed feelings! - February 7 - 4:03 pm

  I live in Santa Fe NM. I purchased the car this past April. Traded a truck and a sports car for this. and with an extra bank discount I got a great deal. I purchased the floor room Jeep 4x4 all black with the sky roof open... The undercoat was not painted and after 3 weeks with the Jeep everything rusted underneath. Jeep squeaks when I brake! The roof is lifting and at first I was more than in love with the fact it made not a sound but now it is a wind tunnel from hell that even the great radio SAT system wont block out! I have a color called Black Pearl? There seems to be a sun spot on the hood small but does not look finished.The biggest headache of them all is Jeep does not offer a loaner.

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  its ok - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By it`s o`k - May 8 - 9:50 pm

  Nice looking, easy to drive. Have squeaking noise from brakes every time I stop very annoying. Brought it to garage and brakes are good. But it will not stop squeaking. Gas not the greatest. Head light not bright enough at night. Feel like it wants to slid all the time on wet roads. Makes me very nerves. Use to drive a Blazer and felt a lot more safer.

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  Not my first choice...but ok - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By rpsims82 - October 19 - 3:49 am

  We got a good deal on it, first off. Bought it new with only 29 miles on it, and $5k less than book. Good running vehicle, but its gutless, really. The 4x4 and traction control system are amazing! Ive never had a vehicle with such an awesome system.....when they work. Weve got 40k miles on it, and the transfer case control module has issues. The steering rack sprung a leak, rear tire pressure sensor went out causing everything to shut down. Couldnt use 4x4 with that out, and the rear hatch light comes on with the dome light at times. Rides like a rock, but turns on a dime. There is only a few inches of suspention travel, so dont get too crazy off road becuase it is not forgiving

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  Very Noisy and Bouncy - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By RJ - March 17 - 10:53 am

  Had it for 3 months. Found it to be too bouncy and noisy, especially when I go over 60mph. Engine sounds like a sewing machine when idling. Interior is very nice.Good quality. At 1500 miles, Im ready to trade it in. Bought it to replace a Nissan Murrano but it is no match for the Murano - gonna look for a new ride.

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  Things to know - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By herc - June 24 - 10:14 am

  People say they used to drive a crossover and dont like the Liberty ride. The first thing to know is that the Liberty is a real Jeep. It will not ride like a car based crossover. That said, it actually does pretty darn good on regular roads. Our Liberty has 90k miles and the drive train has been solid. No squeaks or rattles. Overall our Jeep has been reliable. Weve owned Hondas and other brands so being objective here. Items that will likely be a problem sooner or later on the Liberty include automatic climate controller, trans cooler, and totally integrated power module (when this goes bad the car seems haunted). Wife loves driving the Liberty year round. We would buy another one.

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  Jeep - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By Jeepers - June 2 - 4:13 am

  I traded in my 97 140k mile Grand Cherokee for the 09 Liberty. In the 140k miles I drove that car it had NO problems. Those who rag on the Libertys gas mileage should go buy themselves a hybrid and keep moving.I was looking for an upper-teens priced SUV that was fun to drive, dependable, and didnt look like a soccer mom drove it. The comparing cars (ie: Rav4, Forester, CR- V) looked and felt unappealing to me. The Liberty drives great and comes with some nice options like the 30GB multimedia storage for mp3s/jpegs, internal CD burner, usb port, voice command, bluetooth, satellite radio, sunroof, ect. The outside is stylish and the off-road capabilities are top of the line. Glad I went Jeep

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  1st time Jeep - 2009 Jeep Liberty
  By Car Buy Guy - March 18 - 11:53 am

  This is my first American car after many years of driving foreign. I feel very fortunate to have purchased a new vehicle during such hard times and decided to give the American car companies another chance. This is my first Jeep and so far I pretty impressed. Quality and workmanship have definitely improved but the amount of product has lessened. Metal and materials have taken a back seat to technology. One of the reasons I chose Jeep was for safety. A full frame,rear wheel drive,and superb styling brought some of the important basics back to an industry that has become "boring". Looking at other SUVs, they all looked and drove the same until I met Jeep. Its a buy recommendation for me..