Used 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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I used to love Jeep, until.....
Simone, 11/29/2006
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned 4 Jeeps and this was my first Liberty. It is only 18 months old with 25,000 miles and I can't tell you how many times it has been in the shop. It had to have the engine taken apart after only a month! It is in the shop now actually for another 7-10 days having the engine taken apart again. Unfortunately I am past the lemon law point and am frustrated because I have always loved my Jeeps, but this is getting ridiculous. I am having all these problems now, what is going to happen as soon as the warranty expires. I don't think I will be able to keep it that long.
Weak Automatic Transmission
Mike_L, 11/04/2005
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This 'trail-rated' 4WD minivan is absolutely horrible offroad. Beginning in 2003 Jeep replaced the 45RFE transmission with the 42RLE in a cost-cutting move. The 42RLE was originally designed for front-wheel drive cars and minivans. It is way too little tranny for too much Jeep. It runs way too hot - and heat KILLS automatic transmissions. The 'TRANS TEMP' light comes on predictably under high altitude moderate climbing conditions. Jeep's answer - use low- range at all times while offroad! Ridiculous. If all you want to do is get groceries and go to soccer practice, this is the vehicle for you. If you want offroad performance, steer way clear of any Jeep Liberty 2003 and above.
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Stay away from Liberty diesel!
garbagediesel, 11/27/2007
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Thank god we leased this vehicle because the lemon law wouldnt cover the numerous different problems this thing has. We only had it 2 weeks before the check engine light came on and the nighmare began. It sat at the dealership for 3 weeks while they waited on a new egr valve. They got it and put it in only to go back 3 more times for 3 glow plugs and eventually a glow plug control module. All this before it had 7500 miles on. Fast forward 9 months later and the turbo explodes and takes out the new egr valve and strands my wife on the side of a busy road. We have Chrysler road side assistance so no problem, right? WRONG! It took them 33 ( yes thirty three) hours to tow it away. STAY AWAY!
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Annet, Richmond Hill, NY, 10/09/2019
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have an 05 Jeep Liberty and still does not give me trouble. The ball joints, and maybe 2-3 times I changed a tire. That has been the only problem in the past years. I highly suggest this for young drivers, you never have to worry about this breaking down on you!
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Bad front drive shaft
lmatney, 07/23/2010
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am now on my 6th front drive shaft. I am also having my front ball joints replaced for the 3rd time. I have had the rear speed sensor replaced 8 times. It is costing so much to maintain. Also the wrap around back doors makes the doors impossible to open in freezing weather. Mud and snow builds up and freezes.