Used 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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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.
Great idea w/ so-so execution
bartleby, 12/13/2007
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love diesel RWD (when 4WD not engaged) small SUV. Strong towing--beats our 1999 8 cylinder Grand Cherokee. 23-24 mpg on highway. Diesel is real workhorse. But eats ERG valves. Transmission suspect (failed in Grand Cherokee at 80K miles too). Good pep even after mfr-recall transmission detuning. Not the best handling of SUVs, but no blind spots, spirited acceleration even at 70 mph, great ground clearance, great towing capacity, and good hauling capacity. If it holds up, would buy again. I suspect that ERG probs would vanish if I could find 50+ cetane-rated diesel, but valves seem to last longer w/ Shell & Chevron diesel.
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bob, 10/17/2006
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
17.75 MPG in 2wd. No willing or capable dealer service in Alaska. EGR problems that have to occur 3 times before lemon law kicks in. Lousy expensive tech manual. High beams light the ditch but not the road. Too many computers and idiot lights enforcing a relationship with greedy dishonest dealers. NO help from Jeep Daimler Chrysler Dodge. All brands I won't buy again. As lousy as this thing is under warranty and as lousy as dealer service is I won't be able to afford to own the fixing on this thing post warranty and I'm locked out of tuning it through the computers anyway. This is not transportation.
A bit disillusioned with gas mileage
Jfzdad, 04/14/2005
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ow, I came from a Nissan Altima with a 4 cylinder, 5 speed, 155 hp, getting about 30 MPG around town. At 2,200 miles, and no different driving, getting about 15 with this unit. I am looking forward to doing some off-roading in Moab, if I can afford to leave the city driving this. Additionally, 2 recalls since I purchased 7 weeks ago.
Just OK
Jen, 01/03/2008
Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD 4dr SUV (2.4L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I could'nt wait to get my Jeep Liberty and I loved it for the 1st few months. Then I started seeing little things here and there and now I would love to get rid of it!1st let me sayit is a very bumpy ride.When you're the driver you really do not notice it but look out if your the passenger, now I know why all the hand rails. It is terrible! I have a car seat in the back and I feel bad for my son getting bounced around all the time! 2ndly the trunk area is very small.. Can barley fit my family's luggage for vacation and I do not over pack. also, the back seat is pretty small, your knees rub on the back of the front seats. And I will never get used to the window controlls being in the middle.