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2012 Liberty
Brian Hayes, 09/22/2020
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle used with 100,000 miles on it. Have since put 12k on it. It’s a Jeep. What else is there to say? I hate these review folks that compare a Jeep to a CR-V or GMC Terrain. They are a different animal. They ride rough. They are noisy on the Highway. But take them off road and they leave all the cute utes in their dust. Mine is actually pretty fancy on the inside. Heated leather, nice stereo. Have put front and rear brakes on it but other than that, nothing. Motor is powerful enough for what it is. MPG could be better, but again, it’s a Jeep.
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Don’t read into the negative headlines
Alek , 06/26/2020
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Growing up in rural Ohio, we were taught to be frugal. There wasn’t much in the way of luxury. So when I got my first vehicle, a 2000 Ford ranger, I expected to have it for another 10-15 years. After exhaust issues, along with countless Ohio winters eating away at the body, it was finally time to get something new. I wasn’t looking for a liberty when I got it, but if I saw the reviews, I wouldn’t have got one. However, don’t listen to those reviews, as you’d be making a BIG mistake. The 210 hp motor, while being undersized in comparison to the competition, is more than adequate. Has no issue getting up to 60 and beyond, and is relatively quiet in the higher speeds. Handling is what you need it to be. These jeep is easy to drive, just enough “fancy” to appeal to the higher class, and enough “no frills” attitude to appeal to that crowd. This jeep is perfect for your drive to work, a cruise on the highway, a trek on the trails, and anything in between. With a 5,000 pound tow capacity, it’s also good for towing your camper for your weekend away. When comparing fuel economy to other suvs in its class, The liberty does fall flat, and the seats are a little uncomfortable, but when it comes down to it, for me, no vehicle compares to the liberty. If you’re looking for a reliable, go anywhere vehicle that’ll last you 20 years then the liberty is for you! I highly recommend it!
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All exellent consumer reviews Why do the pros not like this vehicle
adrexel, 09/13/2012
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
21 of 23 people found this review helpful
I have a 2004 wrangler sport and just traded in a 2009 grand cherokee with a quadra trac 1. Living in maine I wanted a vehicle that was trail rated and could seat 5 and tow 5000lbs This liberty fit the order. My wife and I love it. I being older the crossovers do not appeal to me if I want a soft ride I would by a car. Great vehicle!
pleasantyl surprised
richie, 07/23/2017
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited Jet 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
last year i purchased a 2012 liberty jet limited although the gas mileage is not great i knew it going into it. you do not buy a jeep for great gas milage. But since live in upstate ny where the winters can get rough I drove right through the snow where the highway has not been plowed for several hours without a problem. I hope this vehicle last for one million miles
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Luv my jeep liberty jet in style
Teri in G-ville, 01/16/2018
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited Jet 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This suv is comfortable affordable dependable. Tows our boat with no problems. It's six years old over a hundred thousand miles and runs great. We keep up with all recommended maintenance. Love my liberty.
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Worty, 07/29/2017
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have a 2012 Liberty sport, which I added rims and sunroof to, which gave the truck a boost in its appearance. I added an off market alarm which one day truck wouldn't start because of it. I installed an alarm and add ons shortly after purchase. I had to remove alarm and purchased one from dealership which truck has not had any starting problem since .I can't seem to figure out why my headlight flicker from bright to brighter but other than that, 5 years later, I love my truck.
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Why a jeep liberty
Jeepman, 05/27/2020
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
It's cheaper than a wrangler, and goes about anywhere you would want to go off road. Looks kinda cheap inside, but wears well. I have had mine since new with no problems.
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Had to part ways with vehicle… Very Unreliable
Sam, 01/29/2019
updated 01/08/2024
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
Things started to fall apart with my vehicle between 55,000 to 87,000 miles. Replacement of Head Gasket, Fuel Vapor Leak Module, Shocks, Wiring for Left Turn Signal, Ignition Switch, Tail Lamp Circuit Board and Power Window Motor. To make matters worse cracked interior plastics and broken interior door handle. Always fluid leaks. Bought vehicle brand new back in early 2013. Had long term ownership in mind but things didn’t work out. The tie rods and sway bar went at 87,000 miles. Me and my wife were fed up with the issues and decided to trade it in for a reliable brand of vehicle. Jeeps are only good for a very short term lease for someone who wants the experience of driving an off road type of vehicle. I don’t recommend long term ownership for this brand of vehicle.
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Not a good everyday vehicle
HeyGuy, 09/24/2018
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
13 of 16 people found this review helpful
I should have done more research. My current lease was ending and I needed a new vehicle. I found a 2012 Jeep Liberty Sport with low mileage and at a great price, so I got it. In reality, I probably could’ve lived with it but I’m so happy that the dealership has a 3-day guarantee return policy. After a couple days of driving, I realized I had made a mistake. After one day, the gas meter was down a third – this thing eats gas. I did some research and realized how poorly this Jeep ranks relative to other vehicles from 2012. There are just so many more – better performing – vehicle choices. The body is super heavy, and takes effort to stop. The steering is stiff and uncomfortable, and the acceleration isn’t great. Once you need to get past like 35mph, the rpms shoot up way high. I should’ve listened to my gut at the dealership, but figured I would just get used to the driving dynamics (again, thank lord I could take it back). Plus, the engine is super loud – a constant growl that forces you to speak a bit louder to passengers. Not yelling by any means, but you wouldn’t hear a whisper. The interior isn’t nearly as bad as people say, decent features, comfort, and speakers. I think the exterior looks great, but not good enough to make up for just about everything else that’s bad about it. If you need an SUV specifically for off-roading or towing, this Jeep will do the trick. Otherwise, look elsewhere.
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Good Value
Tami Ham, 02/24/2016
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Recommend for smaller people, not very much comfort for a man larger than 5"9. The jeep is perfect for me, my husband is not very comfortable when going any distance. It is fun to drive and is a very snappy little car. It looks great and we have had 0 repair bills. We purchased extended and forever warranty but never have needed to use it. Not much room, but fantastic interior design it is as cute and would be perfect for 4 wheeling or for your go to vehicle for short trips. A perfect car for a young female driver.
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