2009 Jeep Liberty Consumer Reviews

Very Noisy and Bouncy

Written by: RJ on 10/20/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

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, I'm 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.

Favorite Features

skylite, pop up rear hatch

Suggested Improvements

make it quieter and less bouncy

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1st time Jeep

Written by: Car Buy Guy on 10/12/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

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 SUV's, they all looked and drove the same until I met Jeep. It's a buy recommendation for me..

Favorite Features

Styling, functionality, and cost. Rocky Mountain addition set it apart from others. Sound system with Sirius is great

Suggested Improvements

Smoother shifting transmission with an overdrive that doesn't struggle so much. Roof rack should come with cross member supports. Have been trying to purchase them since new without any luck. No dealer has them in stock.

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Off-Road Performance Review

Written by: asuwins on 10/04/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

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

Favorite Features

Its simplicity

Suggested Improvements

Additional leg room width for the driver

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Trust consumers this is a very nice Jeep

Written by: John on 09/27/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The first thing I want to comment on is how misleading a lot of the "professional reviews" are for the liberty. I have bought many new vehicles over the years and this is the first new vehicle I haven't had to return to the dealer for some sort of repair or adjustment. The Jeep handles very well on the highway or back roads. I was concerned over the reviews reporting how under powered the Liberty is... this is very mis- leading, the Liberty has plenty of zip, just not the rocket that some cars are these days. Also it gets knocked for fuel mileage alot, This is a true 4X4 not to be confused with a all wheel drive system that is never really in "four wheel drive" 23mpg for true 4wd is great.

Favorite Features

4x4 drive system,mygig nav is amazing,infinity sound system is awesome to say the least, heated seats for Michigan winters, tight steering very responsive. sky slider is fun and is not noisy,

Suggested Improvements

the drivers lumbar lever is very difficult to reach almost impossible while driving. Headlights are not the brightest but not as bad as reviews stated. windshield defroster vents don't go all the way to the ends of the glass, may be a problem with defrosting as some forums have said.

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Mixed feelings on this! TRUTH

Written by: mixed feelings! on 09/18/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

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.

Favorite Features

I cant afford to put the Jeep in the shop for 3-5 days like they say they need. I have called 5 dealerships and all say the same thing. I love the Jeep please don't get me wrong. It is sharp and sharp looking. A lot of fun to cruise in and yes it handles great and goes over bumps like they never

Suggested Improvements

existed... I suggest that the company pay for the undercoating that should be there to help keep the Jeep lasting longer and not charge an extra price. Have a loaner program and fix a problem when you have someone who paid cash for the Jeep and it still has 28,000 miles in Warranty? Thanks.

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outstanding liberty

Written by: Frank P on 07/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've driven many Jeeps over the years, from Grand Cherokees,Commanders and XJ Cherokees (my favorite). My fully optioned w/ sky slider roof 09 Liberty LTD is an exceptional vehicle, what the Liberty should have been when the XJ was discontinued. the ride, and handling are greatly improved over the previous iteration Liberty, plenty of room inside, fit and finish improved over even the 08 model. The exterior styling is what a Jeep should be. The Red paint is flawless and it glows in the sunlight. the sky slider roof is an awesome concept with minimal wind noise and it is watertight. All of the creature comfort options make me think of the Liberty's big brothers in terms of luxury. Fantastic

Favorite Features

sky slider roof, u connect, Nav sytem, My GIG radio with all the storage for personal music, rain sensitive wipers

Suggested Improvements

more top end power for engine, for hiway merging and passing, would like separate HVAC controls for driver and passenger like the bigger Jeeps

17 out 18 people found this review helpful

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Bought American am "Happy"!

Written by: Tom L. on 07/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We looked at the Honda, crv, to bland, and read about their transmission, and air compressor problems, drove the Liberty and found it to be a great vehicle. Bought for my 20 year old, daughter who attends college in Indiana, wanted a safe 4WD vehicle for her! The Jeep filts the bill. We bought the "Rocky Mountain edition,with the satelite radio, (awesome), and we have a free lifetime powertrain warranty. We also received free oil and filter changes for life. We got total off sticker of $5,135 off sticker. The color is Deep water Blue an option,new Jeep color, the metallic in the paint shines. Looks like it will last a long time, with powertrain warranty we are "Happy"!!!

Favorite Features

Interior,and exterior looks, plus radio and ride,very quiet,and solid felling on the road, great fit and finish,grweat price! To many favorites to list go JEEP great vehicles Chrysler is rising with this vehicle to new heights.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage could be better, otherwise everything else is fantastic! Thanks to the engineers for this "Home Run" go USA, American pride is reflected in this great vehicle. Full truck frame not like the imports with junk unibody frame, this is meant to last and for extreme safety. Thanks for building

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bought -american and happy

Written by: den a on 06/28/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I have been a Toyota owner for several years, and my last one (2007) Camry needed a new transmission at 8k, new rims mine were defective, I also have a 07 liberty in the family, it has been great, no rattles etc, so I went to drive an 09 liberty it was very Nice, sunroof, u-connect stereo, select trac 2 4wd, I 'm sure gas mileage won't be as good as with the car, but its an suv, not the fastest but its not a slug, take your time enjoy the drive, because it does have a Nice ride, and with incentives and discounts I got $6500 off the sticker. It has a lifetime warranty on the powertrain. Hopefully it will be as good as my other liberty in terms of reliability, go test drive one, their Nice.

Favorite Features

sunroof, touchscreen stereo,tow package, red paint is flawless.

Suggested Improvements

throw in a 5th gear,

11 out 12 people found this review helpful

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Jeep

Written by: Impressed on 06/21/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

We only have 5,000 miles on it, but it's the most impressive, fun to drive vehicle my wife or I have ever owned. Jeep did a great job on every aspect of the design of this vehicle. It's comfortable, roomy, plenty of power, and great looking. The suspension is awesome - soaks up huge bumps without a hiccup or any sort of crashing noise whatsoever. The ride is spectacular on and off road. Engine and tranny are USA made.

Favorite Features

Infinity sound system is incredible, rides like a Cadillac on bumpy roads, 4wd is seamless. Fit and finish are superior to any other vehicle I've seen.

Suggested Improvements

None to report. If you're looking for mileage, look for a different vehicle. It's a Jeep. Criticizing this vehicle for mileage is like criticizing a Honda Civic because it does poorly off roading.

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Nitro Killer

Written by: SaintTaz on 04/30/2009

Vehicle

2009 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)

Review

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 didn't 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 hadn't 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 couldn't 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.

Favorite Features

exterior design, uConnect, ride height, fold-down front passenger seat, storage compartment under cargo floor.

Suggested Improvements

Not crazy about the gauge/speedometer cluster, and heat/cooling controls, seems very out of date for an '09 when you see all the fully digital displays coming out. More storage areas in front. Trailer hitch standard. Roof rails standard.

16 out 21 people found this review helpful

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