2005 Jeep Liberty Reviews - Page 3 of 4

The seats were very uncomfortable until they were broken in.

Great handling, OK gas mileage, fun to drive. I drive with somewhat of a lead foot and still get 17mpg.

So far just the ball joint recall.

The silver satin package on the interior gets smudges and smears on it very easily from dogs or spills or whatever.

Wind noise on the freeway seems a bit loud.

Seats are comfortable and car looks stylish.

Haven't taken it off-road yet, but hope to this summer assuming I can still afford to put gas in it!

Gas mileage is not great, but I've been averaging 18-20 with combined city/highway, I average it out after each time I fill up.

Owned a Jeep Wrangler years ago and I enjoy the Liberty for the fact that it is good for city driving as well as driving in the snow or mountains. I do miss the Wrangler, but I like the luxuries of the Liberty and wouldn't trade it for anything.

Wish it came w/ more standard features like leather seats and a sunroof standard on the limited edition but since I got it used I didn't get to make those choices. Also wish it had more storage compartments both up front in the passenger area and in the back (trunk) space. Possibly a hidden compartment under the floor in the trunk. I must admit that the way the back seats are situated there is quite a bit of room under them for storage while still allowing them to fold down w/o crushing things.

Windows stuck (3 separate windows) - had to replace motors.

No local agency only a sales office, so service is non existent.

It's a fun car for around town. It is a high-ish vehicle so makes you 'feel' safer. I get around 14 mpg, less in the hills.

Seems to have no real power, very slow to 'kick in' when you need the speed.

My biggest beef is that although 'trail rated' and a 4x4 it has very little clearance in reality and I scrape the bottom a lot. It makes for a very slow journey in the mountains. I cannot see this manufacturers claim of 10"... it is a lot less.

I have a ranch in the hills in Oaxaca, Southern Mexico so I needed a car with a good off road capability. This car does not have it. I assure you.

Buy it for fun, DO NOT buy the 4x4 version for it is a waste of money. Buy it for your daughter to drive around shopping.

My starter was replaced at 2200Km, but fault of remote start.

Radio replace.

Recall on ball joints.

Recall on torque converter.

Transmission blew so badly at 6800km that it couldn't be rebuilt.

Bad throttle response off idle.

Engine runs poorly every once in a while Reason unknown.

The engine has a real bad flat spot off idle which becomes unnerving when trying to turn left through an intersection in a hurry. Too long a time to be turbo lag. It is supposed to have very little or no turbo lag.

Fuel mileage is low for a diesel, but I knew that before buying and still wanted it. Definitely better than the gas job, and love the sound.

I find the head room to be lacking for taller people.

Handles good, not like a sports car, but it is a jeep after all.