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Used 2012 Jeep Liberty Consumer Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Never had an issue with this car and love it

HenryC, 11/29/2022
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

owned a 2002 liberty which was a great car and this one is even better. The car is fast on the highway, but the MPG could be better. I own a high latitude which has a sunroof and leather heated seats. I love my Liberty and don't have an issue with the car. I love when the industry gives bad reviews of cars and the owners love them. Too bad they don't make them anymore. I have to buy a new car so I'm looking at the Durango as a replacement.

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4 out of 5 stars

Jeep, Jeep, Duck!

Jedmo, 11/28/2024
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this Jeep liberty used with less than 20,000 miles on it, I’ve been driving it for 13 years and it has been very good to me. Besides some maintenance on the brakes and shocks, it has required very little maintenance. The biggest plus for me is it has never let me down. It has been through many blizzards in the northern states and it has always started and got me to where I’m going.

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4 out of 5 stars

Opinion of my black jeep liberty

Aaron black, 03/31/2023
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited Jet 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It's been a good jeep. I really like it. Have had a few issues with it when I purchased it but seems like a nice car so far

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1 out of 5 stars

Big Lemon

Driver , 11/23/2020
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 11 people found this review helpful

This is one of the least reliable cars I have ever experienced in my life. I’ve had to replace all 4 tires, gone through 2 batteries, had a fuel pump repair, and now the water pump needs replaced, there’s a coolant leak, and the fan belt is broken. If I had a dollar for every time this car has left me stranded I’d probably have enough to pay for this round of repairs. Keep in mind I’ve had this car less than a year and it has less than 120k miles! My word of advice is to tell these shotty half assed American car brands to go to hell and get yourself a Honda or a Toyota. My sister has had her 2008 Honda for more than 10 years and has had less than half the issues I’ve had. I’d rather buy a hot wheels as my next car than another Jeep.

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5 out of 5 stars

Easy breezy Jeep 2012 Liberty

Judith Long, 05/03/2021
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I am so glad I picked this Jeep for my current vehicle. It looks sharp and I got a bumper to bumper warranty so I can look forward to many happy years together no matter what!

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1 out of 5 stars

DEFECTIVE JEEP COVER UP OF FRAUD/LYING CHEATING

Scott, 11/12/2023
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited Jet 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I have owned many vehicles for my life, in 2012 I bought a New Jeep Jet Liberty Limited within the first year i had to return for recalls, then it has leaks, transmission issues, breaking issues, stalling issues, acceleration issues, Misfires,Differential pinon leaks, seat coil metal springs pop up injuring passengers and this is in the first two years, then i get a MAX LIFE TIME FCA-MOPAR warranty the dealership lies charges MOPAR and me for defective parts, used parts lying to us both. I would no longer ever BUY any JEEP Products ever, then MOPAR informs me the JEEP is a " Defective Model Year" and that the repairs done thus far have costed MOPAR more than the Jeep is even worth. I had done business with the local JEEP, DODGE, RAM, CHRYSLER for nearly 15 years. They told me since Jeeps are indeed defective they will no longer service any. DO NOT BUY ANY JEEP

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3 out of 5 stars

best kept liberty

Hunter 1, 07/03/2023
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I like everything about my Liberty, gets 22mpg hwy, 14 mpg city. has only 92k on her.

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3 out of 5 stars

Sunroof and electrical issues

Jon, 07/19/2022
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited Jet 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

The height of the car, backspace trunk good , Bad acceleration, sunroof started leaking had it cleaned water drained but looks like a bigger issue ,

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3 out of 5 stars

Defective Drive Train

doodlebugger, 12/18/2011
2012 Jeep Liberty Sport 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
21 of 84 people found this review helpful

Have driven this vehicle for 3000 miles to date and have found the vehicle to have a defective drive train. Only on the 4X4, there is a power surge in the cruising range of 60 mph. Have been to 3 dealer service departments...none have offered a solution other than don't drive in the 60 MPH range. Two of the service department refused to acknowledge there is a problem. Typical manufacturer denial. The problem appears to be in the computer/torque converter and is much more pronounced on concrete roads than on asphalt roads. One service manager suggested it was caused by the road surface, not the Liberty.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It's Great

truckres, 03/02/2012
2012 Jeep Liberty Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 28 people found this review helpful

We spent over a year researching and testing vehicles before we decided on the Liberty. We wanted something that did 3 things. Could go off-road on some fairly tough trails, could tow a camping trailer, and can still be used as comfortable daily driver. The Liberty does all three very well. We have had it a month now, and find it to be very comfortable to drive, quiet on the highway, maneuverable, great in the snow, and though early perfectly reliable. The Limited has a nice leather interior and other nice to have features like power seats, bluetooth, etc. We strongly considered Xterra, FJ Cruiser, Wrangler, and 4-Runner. All were either too big, too expensive, or not daily driver friendly.

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