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Straight Review
jeepman18, 12/06/2012
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
40 of 42 people found this review helpful
Jeep liberty 2003 V6 3.7L 4x4 This is an AMAZING vehicle! Ive read so many bad reviews on this and I have never had any problems with ine AT ALL! I have driven a wide variety of vehicles From Hyndaui accent to a Dodge Ram and this has to be my favortie! All these people ho say they have to replace their brakes every 4000 miles are full of crap! How many times do they slam on their brakes bc they werent paying attention to the car infront of them? Alot Im willing to bet on that.
My Experience
bdarnell, 07/12/2012
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Jeep since 2008 with no major issues. I did have the ball joints replaced on the recall. I also had an issue with the locking mechanism on the back hatch. In my opinion this Jeep runs great and is comfortable. I take this vehicle to work daily for a short commute and have also taken it on long trips. I LOVE my jeep!!
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colleen, 02/04/2010
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
38 of 41 people found this review helpful
I can't believe my jeep has 180K and still runs like new. I have not had one single mechanical issue with it. Oil changes faithfully every 5K, occasional engine tune up and some new brakes 50K back is all I've ever done for maintenance. Am I just lucky or is this actually a decently made US vehicle?
Good value if well looked after by previous owners
BritInPhilly, 12/06/2016
updated 06/07/2018
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I have a 2003 Liberty with around 125k miles. It's been a good car for the last 18 months of ownership. It copes well with poor road conditions and has been really great in the snow. It's comfortable and the trunk space is pretty good too. My only gripes would be that the gas mileage is poor and the build quality is lacking in certain areas. The engine in these really needs regular oil changes to keep it in good shape and be wary of a Jeep that's been driven hard as it could end up being expensive. I've driven 15k miles over the 18 months and so far had to replace 2 window regulators (more on this later), as well as rotors all round and transmission solenoids. The window regulators are a pain and a common problem on these cars. They are badly designed and manufactured with cheap materials, so you're likely to be replacing at least one a year and finding yourself with a window jammed open at the most inconvenient times. The part is around $65 and it's a fairly simple job taking around 30 minutes to replace. Otherwise, expect to pay a garage $600+ for the replacement. The paintwork on these seems to suffer with peeling clear coat, particularly with darker colored cars and mainly on the roof. Mine's peeling but doesn't bother me so I'll leave it. Overall it's a good car and always feel solid and safe. *Update at 135,000 miles: Another window regulator at 130k miles, the O2 sensor went around the same time (which halved the average gas mileage down to around 9mpg) and wheel bearings starting to rumble recently. I took the car in for an oil change and tune up and to get an estimate for wheel bearing replacement and a new AC compressor. The repair shop seem to want to dissuade me from pouring money into the car every time, which makes me nervous. The AC compressor was damaged when another car backed into the Jeep in a parking lot, so not a build quality issue. I figured out that I'm spending maybe around $1800 annually in repairs and maintenance over the last 2 years and, assuming I'm into the same over the next 3 years then I'd still say the car hasn't been bad value at all.
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I Love this Jeep! Very pleased
yvonne62, 10/05/2014
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
63 of 70 people found this review helpful
I purchased this Jeep new in 2003 and it's still going strong. I have not had to make any major repairs, just regular maintaince on it as anyone should. Gas mileage could be better, but it's a Jeep SUV. I have never had a problem in any kind of weather, accept in a tornado once that blew the left front fender off. It doesn't cost an arm and a leg to maintain, as foreigns do. I have 138,000 miles on it. I put a great set of tires on it three times, replaced the struts etc, but that's normal for what I do with it. I have been on so many off road trails in Colorado and in the Smokey Mountains that it crazy. I trust my Jeep and it's been really good to me all these years. It's a keeper!
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7 4x4
benjeep3, 08/19/2012
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
30 of 33 people found this review helpful
I have had this Jeep for over a year and traded up from older jeep Cherokee. replaced tires, battery and switch to AC in dash. Usual maint. costs. The only bad thing is the Gas MPG, but it is an SUV four wheel drive and that is why I got it. Wife has Toyota which gets around 38 MPG so makes up for my Jeep. I did research on this vehicle before I got it with history and previous repairs. Got great deal on it last year. No tow package but can get one installed for around 150.00. Fun to drive in summer and winter. Hate to fill it up but love the reliability and will have it paid of in about another year and a half. Wife drives it too sometimes.
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Ssteve Bernstein, 06/15/2016
updated 12/21/2020
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Jeep Liberty Limited in Dec 2002 It has been a great car now with over 200,000 miles still runs great I have towed boats for years and driven all over the country If it only got better gas mileage Average is 17 city and 19-20 hwy I would recommend this suv to anyone
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Nice Fun Buy
blacksan, 12/20/2002
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Flew Up to Maryland, Picked it up, Drove it back to Georgia. Went through 5:00pm D.C. Traffic, Cut Throat Mall Parking, Sloppy Highway Construction, Bored Trucked Drivers, High Speed swarm of Crotch-Rockets. and Muddy Virgina Gas Stations. To Sum it up, I LOVED it. The Renegade drives nice in all types of weather. Slammed on breaks a lot due to the non-jeep drivers not paying attention. The Normal 12 hours trip took over 23.5 hours because I was having fun. I would recommend ANYONE who thinks that a 2003 Toyota RAV4 is a better Buy should try out any Renegade. It feels safe, it feels heavy not plastic, and the seats are high off the ground.
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Adrienne, 11/05/2010
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
18 of 21 people found this review helpful
I bought my Jeep new. Although I love it overall, the rear window regulators are a pain. Mine have broken 3 times. I finally took off the door cover and propped up the window with a 1x1 stick. I operate on the theory, no one sits back there in my car. My brother has the same model and his broke. My nephew also has a Jeep and his broke. If they are not going to do a recall. they could at least make the part available. They don't. That makes you hostage to the dealer. I can buy the motor, but not the regulator.
Have a 2003 and still like JEEPs
bzalways, 03/11/2013
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
25 of 30 people found this review helpful
My wife and I have owned several Jeeps over the years. Recently when our 1995 Grand Cherokee was wreaked and the frame bent (brother-in law borrowed it) we decided to upgrade to a used 2003 Liberty Renegade. My wife loves it and enjoyed driving it everyday for 5 mos. til engine blew. At 168,000 miles we didn't think twice that the miles were high (The 1995 GC had 204,000 and I have a 1994 GC still using with 242,000 on it!) but we were wrong. Apparently with the 3.7L "oil sludge" becomes an issue over 100,000. Something about faulty valves cause premature engine wear. No recall yet but have seen many incidents of blown heads, head gaskets, and blown motors in very young motors. Beware.
My Experience
Limited Edition, 05/02/2010
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I've owned this truck for just about one year and i love it.The only one problem i had was the a/c compressor went out. That's it. Other than that it's been great Great gas mileage. My average between hwy. and town is 20.5. i say a little above average. My family and i love it.
2003 Liberty Sport
khurt1, 04/04/2012
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Contrary to many of these negative Liberty reviews, I would like to say we love our Jeep. Milage is ~ 12L/100KM city, 9.5L Hwy loaded. It hauls my 19ft. travel trailer very well. Great in snow and ice. Major repairs: front rack and pinion unit @ ~ 120K kms. Mileage is now at ~ 150K kms. Bought vehicle at the end of 2008. No other major repairs.
Great at first
htanner, 04/22/2012
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought my 03 Jeep Liberty used. It was only a year old and I loved it! I wasn't concerned with gas milage back then so the average 19 mpg highway didn't bother me. Drove great for the first 5 years except the blower motor for the heater went out several times. In the last few years of owning it I started having problems. First my water pump went and then the front drive shaft blew up. I went without a drive shaft for a little while (no 4 wheel drive for me) until winter and then installed a new one. That one lasted 2 uses and then blew up as well. I got one more installed and that one lasted 1 use. I heard that this was a problem in these models. I have since moved on.
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4X4!
79elcamino, 04/07/2013
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
i traded my 01 monte carlo for this jeep, i feel like i made the right decision, the jeep only gets abt 4mpg less thn the monte did, wich was around 27. its a nice car with tan and black 2-toned leather interior. i have alot mre passenger room, but the cargo area isnt as big, my jeep has just about every option, im satisfied with my choice to get it, it looks good on the otside, and is fully functional on the inside. the one thing i have to complain about is the window controls, they are in a very akward place. the car handles very well in rain, the only thing i miss about my car is that i dnt have to slow down quite as much to make a turn, in the jeep it almost feel like ill tip over haha!
After 105,000 miles still no problems
mikej, 01/03/2010
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Other than the recall, this has been trouble free i have put 90,000 on it myself. bought it with about 15,000 miles. the reliability on this model is great.
Loyall Jeep owner since 1987 until now
mark d, 10/20/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I always loved Jeeps so when I needed a new vehicle I decided to stay with the good old American Jeep.What a mistake. First I have had nothing but issues with my electrical wiring used for my towing hitch which started at around 15,000 miles and first use.When I brought my Liberty back to have this repaired, I had to fight with the dealer to have it fixed (lets just say I spoke with every manager in the dealership and actually had to contact Jeep headquarters directly)- headache #1 still not solved, still not working. Now I am having transmission problems at 34,000 miles.It feels as though my transmission is stuck in third or fourth gear.
Second Review - Love It!
Brent, 01/01/2010
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love driving this car, in my first review I complained about a transmission issue which was actually a brake issue (needed new rotors) that was taken care of by my mechanic for a nice price with no problem. Overall, I love this car and I have no complaints with the exception of gas mileage. I'd recommend anyone to buy it, and everyone who's been in mine loves it! This is my first SUV, my first Jeep and I will definitely buy a Jeep in the future. The Jeep Liberty Limited Edition gets an A+ from me.
Repair Rebuilt
jeepguy, 08/20/2010
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
After 200,000 here is the rundown of what has been repair/replaced on my '03. I have essentially rebuilt this SUV, after I "gambled" on the transmission at 160,000 hoping not much else would happen and I could not afford a new car payment. Heads(machined)/Head Gasket and all supplementary gaskets for top of engine Cooling System, hoses, and Radiator AC Compressor Fan and Interior Temp Relay Serpentine Belt (twice) Battery (twice) Regulator Water Pump Transmission Front Transaxle Shocks Rear V Stabilizer Front Ball Joints (recall) Front Control Arm Never mind the brakes, rotors, and tires and I still like the car, sort of.
1st Jeep Ive owned & I like it!!!
THEO, 03/29/2004
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I love my Jeep. After being a Ford/GM man all my life I made the switch. I had the opportunity to work with Ford Motor as a contractor and I observed very poor quality control, egotistical business practices, and substandard quality. Henry Ford would be turning in his grave after what I saw! This Jeep I bought is TOUGH! I have driven through 2 floods, ice, snow, and it kicked butt! I saw police cars stranded in flood waters and I plowed right through it! I liked my Jeep so much I bought another as a company vehicle.
Buy this only if you have money to burn.
Larry, 01/07/2005
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Fun vehicle but gas mileage is a lot worse that what Jeep claims. This jeep looks large on the outside but rather small interior.
Love our liberty
Myself mark, 05/11/2019
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned this jeep since 2012 and although it is on the small side for a family of 4, I cannot say one thing bad about it overall. Total reliability and ruggedness are king. I do all the maintenance and repairs and only spent a total of 500 dollars on parts and lubricants over the years. Example: was on the road and drivers rear caliper locked up. Original equip.. stopped at auto zone and they had all parts. Very common jeep but having all parts avail is nice. Just outstanding quality otherwise. Only cost me 120 to do a total brake job and new caliper and rotors. Inexpensive parts. Great jeep ..
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Powerful off road capable suv
Dylan, 02/28/2017
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is a great little suv with a good amount of power. Its offroad capabilities are quite impressive too. Unfortunately, my particular vehicle is very unreliable. Its seems something always goes wrong no matter how much care goes into it. The driving experience is very enjoyable though. I would recommend buying one with low mileage and only if its cheap because something will likely go wrong while owning it.
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Nothing but problems
Diane, 09/10/2009
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought our Liberty new in 2003. After 2006, it has been nothing but maintenance problems. Issues with windows, door locks, blower motor, A/C compressor, Drive shaft. I could go on! This is only city and highway driving. I simply laugh when I see the TV commercials with a Jeep Liberty off road. Good luck with that! Can't wait to get rid of it.
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4. V6
2003libby, 06/15/2011
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
32 of 50 people found this review helpful
I just bought this car in Jan. 2011, and I have owned it for 6 months now, I have already put in $800 for repairing. It has 204,000 miles on it but it was 95% highway miles. I guess this is why people leaning toward for foreign vehicles.
Lean mean and green
ErinK, 09/10/2016
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
From the first test drive i was comfortable and happy as if i had it my whole life . I am in love. only thing i had t adjust to was window controls in the center and not on the door. nothing average about this ride . Im 5;1" its not always easy to find something that's comfortable that you can adjust so many ways . dint expect it to have so much electronic xtra. its a jeep thing and I DO understand,
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Send it back to the drawing board
mallfada, 10/12/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Comfort-Seats are to high,cuts off circulation at my knees. Fuel Ecomony-Gets 11-14 On Highway 0n Cruise, 1% of my traveling is city, so I would hate to for the reality check on that issue.Approx -250-300 A MONTH IN FUEL COST...(IN ALL REALITY, THATS ANOTHER CAR PAYMENT) Interior Design-No lights in the middle, only the front,or way in the back.I HAVE TO USE A FLASHLIGHT. Exterior Design-The fender steel bolts, Discolor very quickly, and the orange runs down the side of the truck. Build Quality-Nothing more from what you pay for! Reliability-Every time I move from 2Wheel to 4Wheel, the truck goes in neutral, and stops and burns rubber, IF NOT PAYNG ATTENTION.
Reliable
2003 Liberty, 11/18/2009
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Mom bought this car brand new in 2003, and I received it when she left the country in 2006. Overall, it has been reliable. Only major things I had to fix so far are the rear tailgate handle (pulled the handle, tailgate wouldn't open) & stock speakers started rattling and had to be replaced. Tailgate was EXPENSIVE to fix. Comfort-wise, I have started to notice some back discomfort after mid- to long-range trips, but otherwise leather seats are nice. Aesthetic-wise, the "abruptness" of the dash (or lack thereof) is a major detractor. It feels like you are sitting facing a wall, not a car dash. Gas mileage is downright awful. I average 17.5 with basic commuting.
I love my Jeep!
sugar00101, 11/02/2006
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle. Very easy to park, and I am bad at parking. Handles well. Very comfortable. Even after 12 hours of driving in one day, my back and neck was not sore like it would have been in previously vehicles owned. I have owned this Jeep for over 2 years now, and it has only been to the shop once for a battery change, and I put a lot of miles on vehicles. It is up to 90,000 and has a lot more in it. I would recommend this to anyone. Great get up and go, cold ac, I love the chrome accents, I wasn't 100% crazy about the body, but it grew on me quickly.
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City Girl , 08/22/2006
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I wanted the sporty look, but live in a city so I chose the Jeep Liberty. Looks sporty, not like the updated station wagons (Crossover vehicles), great interior, the ride was a little rough at first but changed out the stock tires and it rides like a luxury car. The one big minus the Liberty has, it has always been a little gas guzzler from day one! Don't let the small tank fool you - you will be filling it quite often. Now, at 61,500 miles it looks as if I may have to trade it, although I really don't want to. Everything works great, except we now have a knock in the transmission in first gear. I'm just not into making car payments and major repairs. Sorry Jeep Liberty.
Leaks water, Lemon-Beware!
J.Nield, 01/24/2004
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Renegade has water leak discovered with approx.300miles, to many unsuccessful attempts by Chryslers five star dealerships to fix leak. Service depts. quality lacking, anything from "we couldnt find a leak" and they left the carpets soggy to Scratched paint and interior parts damaged (by different service depts.)Chrysler factory reps. unresponsive, Chrysler unresponsive they just take your money and run. Chrysler Finacial is no help just dont miss your payment on your lemon, I wouldnt buy a Liberty or Chrysler.
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Bryan Johnston, 10/22/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Liberty, and only second North American vehicle that I have ever owned, and fun is the only way to describe what I have when I drive this vehicle. I am 6'4" and 270 lbs, and I have plenty of room. The styling is great in and out, and the vehicle has plenty of power. The only thing that I have problems with is the low gas mileage. Other than that, it is a great vehicle.
My Liberty Rocked!
Racheal, 03/29/2008
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2003 Jeep Liberty, because it was cute, inexpensive, and had plenty of power. I disliked the gas mileage, I expected better mileage out of such a small SUV. I never had any mechanical problems out of it. Easter Sunday 2008 my 9 year old and I were hit on the driver side, we flipped and slid upside down for 75 yards. I fell in love with my Liberty when we both walked away without a scratch! The adjuster came out to see my Jeep and was amazed with how well the Jeep's top stood up to the wreck!
Love everything but the gas...
heather, 04/26/2008
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Absolutely love the Jeep! The ONLY thing I dont like about my Liberty is that is guzzles more gas than a bowl of chili can produce. Living in Texas and having a family of chili lovers, thats saying a lot! I have to fill up normally twice a week. I only work 8 miles from home and dont do much traveling around as we tend to use my husband's Prius for everyday chores and still have a gad problem with the Liberty. I only get 14 miles to a gallon. NO LIE check my bank account. Lol Otherwise its an excellent car. I have 45,500 miles on it and unless gas prices go down anytime soon (cant see filling up my 14-16 gal tank at 5 bucks a gallon in this lifetime) then I plan on keeping my Jeep.
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TIFFANY, 08/27/2005
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
We have had our Jeep for almost two years. It already has 106,000 miles on it. My mother bought one a month before I bought mine and her reading is 13,000. As you can tell we drive a lot. We have really enjoyed this vehicle. After it hit 100,000 we were worried. A slight A/C problem and thats about all. Every morning its starts with no problem. We are expecting a new baby and have to look for a vehicle with a 3rd row; it actually makes me said that we cant get this model with a 3rd row.
Be Prepared For Repairs
Broke in Indiana, 07/23/2010
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
If you buy a Liberty, be prepared to spend a lot on repairs. I have had to replace all brakes 4 times because of faulty calipers-approx $850 each time. The front right wheel fell off - lower ball joint recall issue-repaired twice). Front end 4x4 went out - $1,600.00. Catalytic converter failed- $2,200.00. Many other issues costing $200 to $400 each time. Other undesirable items: Very poor gas mileage. I avg 14.5 miles per gall mixed city/hwy driving. Good Things-Looks good. Like the power, but beware-on rainy/snowy days you can easily spin out
Lots of fixes
jeepy, 04/18/2010
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drive in NYC and it is a good vehicle for tight parking, driving, and potholes. Nice interior size but not comfortable on long trips. 160,000 miles. Lots of major fixes. Recall on ball joints done. Suspension is too weak for heavy city driving in a heavy vehicle and have never liked it. Wore out the shocks, now springs are shot. Transmission replaced at 130,000, heads at 150,000. AC does not work right even after recharge and fixes. Suspension is noisy and unstable clunky and unstable. Go through a set of brakes every year with rotors that warp easily. Gas mileage is OK but not a miser by any means. Can't trade it in so I'll drive it into the ground. Will not buy another one.
A good vehicle I had it for 40 years,sold 101000,
Gary Bader, 05/30/2017
updated 06/03/2024
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
90000 miles and 14 years old still working and I never get stuck in snow. Note: How can I update my review when the data is missing info on my jeep liberty like it is a 6cyl not a 4cyl like the data thinks..just wrong!!!
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Toy Jeep
blacksan00, 02/27/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The only thing I regret about getting the Little Jeep Renegade is....giving it to my wife. Now I only get to drive it if she's tired or on the weekend (with her only). At least I was allowed to take it to the Smokey Mountains and give it a "Manly" ride. I lost my rights after getting mud on the hood/rack/doors/heck everywhere. Easy to drive, great sleeper for a passenger side seat, and feels safe from other bad drivers. I had no problems whipping this in Atlanta city and the local suburbs. I would recommend the Jeep before any Toyota RAV4. I just hope I don't change my mind on its first maintenance checkup.
a lot of bang for the buck
918jeeper, 12/11/2006
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
As a previous Wrangler owner, I was a bit skeptical of the Liberty's off road ability. When I took it off road for the first time (the same day I bought it) although it was just a dirt road with some washboard type terrain, the suspension handled it like a smooth paved road. When I did get a chance to try the low range (4-Lo) with the long suspension travel and its great articulation, it handled anything from deep ruts to decent sized rocks. The highway performance is really good for a SUV, the 3.7 liter V6 has plenty of power to get the job done.
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questioning, 08/21/2006
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Jeep did great for the first few years. Now it is in the shop more than out. The dealership started by replacing the crank sensor, and now they say they don't know, or there is nothing wrong. The poetic justice is that the mechanic finally got stuck himself in it and had to be towed. However, I still don't have my vehicle. It is my second Jeep, but I am disappointed now. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing the same. It started with downshifting at odd times and now just stalls out while driving. I only saw one review that said the same, but several that mention a hard shift, etc. I wonder if it is a factory defect.
Maybe I got a bad one?
JTC, 07/13/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I think I may have just got a bad one. The under side is all rusty looking, Brakes moan when backing up, been in the shop 4 times and had a transmission part replaced. Still does not always shift and downshift right. Too much road noise. Missing a lig nut. Make sure you get a good one.
Fun to Drive!
Janet Lange, 05/10/2006
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It's peppy and fun to drive. It's good looking in and out. I have always had confidence in its performance when I took it out. It does not ride like a luxury car, but like the little SUV it is supposed to be. I would highly recommend it for the young and the young-at-heart.
I love my Jeep
Javier Andrade, 12/12/2005
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had my Jeep for over 2 years and I still love my vehicle. It's fun to drive and very powerful. I like the way it looks and the seats are very comfortable.
Great Northern Vehicle but!
John, 09/25/2008
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned this Jeep since new and it's a lot of fun to drive and for the most of it my wife drives it to and from work a two miles total but after it turned 50,000 miles a lot of little things started to loosen up like the front fenders, shift knob etc. Had to replace the alternator twice and went through three batteries. It now has eighty thousand miles and had to have the transmission seals replaced and now the transfer case for the four wheel drive. So if I ever buy one again I will have to BUY the warranty extended plan but what a shame when other vehicles come with a 100 thousand mile and ten year warranty for free.
Love My Lil 'Rene' !!!!
Michelle Carbo, 03/03/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had a Saturn coupe- hated it!!! On my birthday on our way to go eat we saw the renegades- after dinner about 9 o'clock we went to check them out- that night we drove home in it- the next morning my husband asked if I liked it- I told him he could not get me out of it if he tried! I let him drive it a couple times a week- I love it!!! I have had it for almost 8 months and I love it!!!
The best choice
Car, 10/26/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best car I have ever had handles great in the winter
love my new liberty
tom574, 10/26/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Yes the gas milage stinks...about the same as my 5.0 V8 mountinear, but who cares it is fun to drive and is very powerful. Has a rattle on the left side by the glove compartment door which will be fixed by dealer next week. No other issues. gteat SUV!
Liberty scores a home run
dhmeieio, 02/28/2003
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've been driving a 4wd Renegade for 3 months. This has included desert off- road and snowy mountain driving. Performance, reliability and fit/finish have been excellent. Gas mileage is not good (about 17.5 combined city/highway), but reflective of a fairly heavy vehicle with a strong engine.
I gotta Jeep!!!!
rrainy, 12/04/2002
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I test drove a Rav4, Honda CRV, Camry, Celica, Montero Sport, Wrangler and then saw the Jeep Liberty and thought cute but too big for me. Then I test drove it just to say I did. It was complete unexpected true love! Drove it home the next day. Been driving everywhere ever since. I used to panic at a snow forecast. Now I just smile.
Another love my Jeep person
cometdog, 09/29/2007
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my Jeep for 8 months, and love it! The rack and pinion steering and the power are fun. The suspension rules, for an on or off road vehicle (done both). This is the first vehicle I've owned that cheers me up to drive after a rotten day at work. So far no mechanical bugs, I would recommend the Liberty to anyone considering a "cute ute". It's not a soccer mom thing, and the name Sport is appropriate