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Amazing Jeep
Miguel, 04/01/2005
2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
There is nothing that I would even compare to the Liberty, specifically the Renegade model. They have tons of power, they are strong, heavy, and built to do whatever you desire of it. My only problem is that it consumes gas at an alarming rate. This is a result of the strong V6 paired with nearly 5000 pounds of SUV.
It's a Lemon...
clwoolst, 08/22/2005
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 on 6/30/05 with 14 miles on it. Has been in the shop with a known transmission defect (but apparently undisclosed by manufacturer) for over a month. The release date for the repair has come and gone, but it is now on back order. Chrysler/Jeep will not stand behind product. Told me to sue them under lemon law. Think twice before you buy! At the very least verify that the vehicle you purchase was manufactured after April 2005.
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Love it!
MissA1987, 11/16/2010
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ya know someone said they would rather have a toyota, yeah go ahead it'll be recalled in no time. I did have a foreign car before I got my Jeep. But I hated it, it was awful on the highway. I've had no problems with my jeep with the past five years that I've had it. And here I am almost 100,000 miles later and I'm still driving it. And I actually started a trend because right after, I let both my sisters, my best friend and my cousin drive it and ya know what they traded in their foreign cars for a JEEP as well. And I'm not trying to be mean, but maybe y'all don't know how to drive. The only thing I dont like are the seats, but if that's the price I have to pay to buy AMERICAN so be it!
RUN AWAY!!!
sevance83, 11/09/2012
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 18 people found this review helpful
Let me start by saying I am a JEEP fanatic! I have owned 2 Wranglers, 2 Cherokees, and 2 Libertys...SO I have nothing against Jeep but I will NEVER buy another Liberty and I will NEVER recommend this vehicle to my friends or family!! I purchased my last Jeep Liberty used after rolling my first Liberty and this was a huge mistake. These vehicles are very top heavy and the steering is very touchy making it easy to lose control. Also the lower control arms in the front and rear were made very poorly and may snap without any warning causing complete loss of control!! Gas mileage sucks for such a small SUV too and interior is very cramped.
Rust Bucket
Don, 09/14/2009
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Owned the vehicle for 4 years and with only 19,500 miles had to replace the brake rotors (and pads) twice. The last straw was the rusted-out transmission coolant line. Body bolts (under the top of the hood in the engine compartment) also rusted. Nostalgia aside, this car is the epitemy of the US car industry of the 50-60's. Poor fuel economy, handling, performance, body integrity, etc. When we purchased the car four years ago, we had to search hard to find one with the "optional" ABS package and side air bags. Doesn't everyone who wants four wheel drive also want four wheel (controlled) stopping too? Our 2005 Liberty was finally replaced with a 2010 MB GLK 350 4-matic...GOODBYE JEEP!!!
I Love My Liberty
chicaboricuapr, 06/08/2013
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport Rwd 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love my Liberty, is comfy and reliable. Is also a gas saver. I was looking for a manula transmission SUV and I found this one. I love it. Now I'm moving to another state and I hope drive great cause I haven't been out of state with my Liberty. Also is spacious!!! I will recommended to everyone even my best friend love it.
Still testing
thoughtvirus, 07/16/2014
2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had 2 Jeeps in my life. My first one was a 1985 Jeep Cherokee Pioneer with the 2.8 liter V6. I loved that Jeep. So when it came time to get a new(er) vehicle, I naturally gravitated toward the Jeep. I found a 2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade for sale at a local dealership. My wife and myself felling in love with it during the test drive. We bought this vehicle 7/12/2014 and I am hoping I have a good one. I have read the reviews and they make me edgey.
FRONT DRIVE SHAFT
lam57, 01/13/2012
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Liberty RHD new in 2005 for my mail route. I am on my 7th front drive shaft. Instead of replacing U-Joints in the drive shaft you have to buy the whole shaft. The rubber boot around it leaks dust which in turn ruins the drive shaft. The back doors have such a poor wrap around design, the doors get frozen shut during any bad weather. I have had to have the transmission rebuilt and have had numerous problems with the front end. If I didn't need a RHD vehicle I would never recomend this vehicle. Very expensive to maintain!
Not a good choice
shrewem, 12/10/2010
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
We bought our 2005 Liberty new. Also purchasing the 5 year warranty which exp Feb 2010. Last week (Dec 2010) it started acting up so we took it into the dealer. Bad head gasket, takes $1500.00 to fix. While tearing it down they found a timing belt guide broken and had to buy the entire kit from Mopar for $534 additional. We don't have it back yet but a 90,000 mile vehicle should not be requiring a $2500.00 repair. It is the last Jeep/Dodge we will buy. We are looking again soon but will probably look towards a Toyota.
fun new suv
qshort, 10/14/2004
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
overall fun to drive well priced vehicle