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How far can she go???
Winnie, 12/11/2017
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2005 in 2012 with less than 50,000 miles. She is now at 114,000 and has had normal wear and tear with everyday driving to and from work/play; no mud driving only heavy snow with great handing using 4WD. I recently replaced radiator and fuel pump. I'm hoping to keep her up to 250,000 or more. The best car I've ever had and she has made me committed to 4WD only for now on.
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oregon80, 07/13/2013
updated 07/13/2017
2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
23 of 25 people found this review helpful
I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 6 Speed. Engine Runs Great, about 15 mpg city. Only 44,500 Miles, bought new. Have already had to replace Shifter, Water pump, and Power steering Hoses. Now I'm getting a Clinking noise when I take off on a hill in 1st shifting to 2nd. It's a loud clink. Once I get going the Transmission turned out to be the A frame support on the rear axel. runs smooth and quiet. Any Ideas. 7-13-16 Getting ready to replace the Power steering pump for the 3rd time. Have had to replace the computer. and the Radiator twice. This vehical has never been off paved roads.
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Think twice about buying Jeep Liberty Diesel.
antijeepster, 05/09/2012
2005 Jeep Liberty Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
29 of 33 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD with 31,000 miles on it, two years ago. Since I bought it, I have had nothing but problems. Have had to replace the water/fuel seperator twice and the alternator once. Turbo blew at 49,000 miles and again at 80,000. Have had all the work done at the Jeep dealership I brought it from. After the second turbo was replaced had to bring it back twice to get hoses inside the turbo replaced. That was another $1000 on top of the cost of the turbo ($5,500) each time. Three weeks after I got it back from the dealer the motor blew. Chrysler and Dealership are blaming one another and refusing to help. If you are looking for reliablity and value, look elsewhere.
Just Empty Every Pocket...but that's a Jeep for ya
Kate, 09/09/2015
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Bought my 05' Liberty Sport 4wd used in 2014 with 137,000k on it. One day of ownership the radiator was cracked and had to replace, drove good for a few months after that but then had to replace the Ujoints, ac works when it wants, horrible raddeling when heat or ac is on, leaks tranny fluid, oil, and coolant like crazy! Had to replace the steering column about a month ago and while the dealer was looking at it he noticed the transfer case needs replaced also front and back differential. Can't drive far bc it shakes so bad at 30mph! The seats are very uncomfortable, the speakers suck, road noise was a given since it is a Jeep. Great off-roading and in the snow but not long trips. Yes the gas mileage is bad but what do except for the year and a 3.7L. I still want to give Jeep another try and will buy another but maybe a Wrangler next.
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Good until it's not
Heather, 03/09/2016
2005 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M)
16 of 19 people found this review helpful
I had my Jeep Liberty for 11 years and put approximately 90,000 miles on it. When the car was shiny and new it did great and I had no problems. At first the only thing I didn't like was tbe hard uncomfortable seats. I had clutch problems only 3 years into the life of the car. Around year 5 of having the car the Power Steering Fluid Started to leak. I got it fixed and then it started doing it again. Around year 8 is when I saw more issues. A window regulator went out and the window had be held in place to keep it up. The back gate was hard to close, so I was afraid to use it because it wouldn't latch properly. My engine light came on and the first two air settings stopped working. The final kicker was when the 4wd was giving out and that is when I decided the vehicle wasn't worth the money to fix because I live in a very snowy environment where RWD just won't cut it. I traded it in for a way more comfortable and more fuel efficient Subaru Impreza.
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