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1.5 out of 5 stars

Please research! Dangerous vehicle.

christy dawn lambdin, 11/11/2002
2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr 2WD SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This vehicle hydroplanes in the rain. This vehicle is too light. Doors jam. CD oplayer works at random. Hazard lights work at random. Very poor gas mileage. Too small for a man to drive. Trunk has to be pulled twice to open. While my vehicle was built prior to change of specs in March of 2002, I don't feel the vehicle is safe and am doing my best to get out of it. Unfortunately Chrysler's Customer Care Department couldn't care less if I die in a rain storm.

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1 out of 5 stars

Will NOT Purchase another!!

Amber, 08/10/2015
2002 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4dr 4WD SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 16 people found this review helpful

I only had my Jeep Liberty for a few months before I decided it was not reliable! From the second I drove off with it I knew something wasn't right. I had to instantly replace the brakes, rotors, ball joints, and struts. It still didn't ride correctly. I then had to replace the condenser and discharge line. I never figured out what exactly was wrong with it as far as the driving goes. I feel like maybe it was just the way it's made. I just got tired of putting money into it so I got rid of it. It got around 9 miles per gallon on the highway! I had serious problems with the steering. I HAD to drive with both hands and use some muscle just to keep it in the road especially at a high speed like on a highway. I do not recommend this vehicle especially if you have small children you want to protect!!!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Built to be Reliable

tgflash, 08/12/2009
2002 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4dr 4WD SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought my Jeep Liberty in 2002 and have placed at least 110 miles on at least 4 days a week ever since. It's 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. It's well maintained, which I think makes all the difference with any vehicle. it's not a luxury vehicle by any means, but it's good for everyday driving. Not the greatest on gas!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

the real SUV

jvp, 04/22/2002
2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr 4WD SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This Jeep is my 3rd and by far the best. It has plenty of power and a nice ride. The only complaint is the sound system is weak.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Who's the Best? Jeep liberty is the Best

redliberty1, 05/14/2002
2002 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr 4WD SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My first Jeep. The ride is awesome nice balance between car and truck. I have 3500 miles and I'm getting 20 miles to the gallon just like the sticker says. Not one squeak or rattle. As my daughter says this truck rocks.

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