2004 Jeep Liberty Review
2004 Jeep Liberty Review
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Pros
- Extremely capable off-road, creative interior design, still a Jeep at heart.
Cons
- Thirsty at the gas pump, not as "carlike" on the street as most of its competitors.
What’s new
All 2004 Jeep Libertys now feature a passenger-side grab handle and a power accessory delay feature, while Renegade models get additional rock rail protection and black accent body side moldings. New options include UConnect, Chrysler's hands-free in-vehicle communication system, a tire-pressure monitoring system and a cargo organizer. Safety is enhanced thanks to a system that unlocks doors, illuminates interior courtesy lights and shuts off the fuel pump after airbag deployment. A new trim -- the Jeep Liberty Columbia Edition -- has been introduced, offering 16-inch graphite-painted aluminum wheels; graphite-painted fascias and body moldings; body-colored fender flares; a sun roof; fog lamps; and Columbia badging.
Edmunds says
A thoroughly capable and comfortable compact SUV if you like to bash boulders, but if you're like most people and spend 99 percent of your time on the pavement, the 2004 Jeep Liberty lags behind its more carlike competitors.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Jeep Liberty Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$227/mo for Liberty Sport
Liberty Sport
vs
$184/mo
Avg. Compact SUV
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2004 Jeep Liberty.
5 star(75%)
4 star(17%)
3 star(4%)
2 star(3%)
1 star(1%)
430 reviews
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5 out of 5 stars
This Jeep sums up why I love cars
Carpassion96, 10/26/2017
2004 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
This car has been a fantastic machine for the 14 years that my mother and I owned it. It was handed down to me during senior year of HS in 2014 and has taken me from California to my current home in Chicago. Its been there through the good and bad of my life. The lack of traction control, ABS and 4WD means that it's fun to drive, especially in rain and snow. We were pretty consistent … with the maintenance and as a result, it has been as reliable, if not more than Japanese cars. The only things I can remember going bad were the A/C condenser (in the desert on the way to Vegas, ugh) the radiator, the rear window regulators (which are notoriously prone to failure in Libertys), and worn valve cover gaskets. Other than that, the engine and transmission is still running strong. The suspension is also holding up okay. A few interior bits are broken, worn or torn but thats expected in an American car of this vintage. If you can find a sub-200,000 or even a sub-150,000 mile example with a pretty decent maintenance history, then buy one. This car can last well above 200,000 or even 300,000 if taken care of. Maybe even more. Its just that good.
5 out of 5 stars
Perfect SUV
zakk, 01/06/2016
2004 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
perfect off road vehicle! Our Wisconsin winters are harsh, but the liberty plows through it like nothing. great room for tall people, amazingly fun to drive, great handling, decent gas mileage, great power/torque, 5,000 ft/lbs, its a tank. buy one now
4.38 out of 5 stars
Fun, Fun, Fun
reecee3, 07/15/2012
2004 Jeep Liberty Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
I bought my Liberty in 05 with 6,000 miles on the odometer.
I now have 190,000 miles and she is running strong.
I have had to do some minor maintenance, but I have driven her all over the country and frankly done so at high speeds.
My friends call the car the silver bullet because I have a lead foot.
The car has never left me stranded and is very fun to drive.
Dropping the back seats is … a breeze and I can fit tons of luggage or furniture it it.
I am now looking for a newer model and hoping I love it like I love this little Liberty.
If I didn't have to travel, I would keep it to drive around town because I love it so much!
4.63 out of 5 stars
LOVED IT
Sean Jackson, 03/24/2015
2004 Jeep Liberty Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
I had a 2004 Liberty 2wd I purchased in 2007 with 20k miles. Other than the window motors on the drivers side going out all I ever had to do was change a couple headlight bulbs, change the oil, and 2 sets of tires. Never even put a set of brakes on the thing! It handled everything I threw at it and I never once thought twice about driving it across the country. I sold it with 180k miles … on it in 2014 and I absolutely miss it. I will be in the market for a 4 door Wrangler soon!
2004 Liberty Highlights
Sport
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $18,380 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $227/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 29.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalMarginal
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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