2002 Jeep Liberty KJ Limited review from Australia and New Zealand

My car has been in for fixes and every time came back with something else broken.

1500km: I experienced a constant wheezing sound when I close the air vents and drove faster than 100km/h. Noise kicked in at 50km/h if I had a window open. Dealer said it was a loose air vent pipe and fixed it, but the problem was still there after the first service.

10000km: I had one of the computers replaced. The one controlling the speedometer cluster, lights and rear hatch windows opener. I had to wait 2 weeks for a replacement part to arrive.

12000km: I had to replace the front disk pads and also had the disks machined to remove deep grooves. This was obviously not a warranty fix and I was forced to buy the pads from the dealer since there wasn't any aftermarket pads available. AU$270.00 and $80 for the disks' machining.

15000km: Floor under the passenger seat was constantly soaking wet. I took the car in and the dealer had to put a non-standard modification in to drain the air-con's condensation.

18000km: The drivers seat base motor unit were replaced after it stopped going forward and backward. Again I waited for a part. When I got the car back for this fix the reclining action wasn't working and needed workshop attention again.

18000km: I finally booked the car in for a week to have the air noise fixed after being advised that they'll probably have to remove the dash. In the end they resealed the windscreen and replugged every hole in the firewall with silicone. Not an elegant fix, but least the noise is gone.

It's a nice comfy ride for short and long distances. It has plenty of power and is also quick out the blocks.

Build quality is a bit suspect though and the leather seats already shows their age. I'm also experiencing rattles on the door lock (when it's unlocked) but I'm afraid to have it fixed. Scared that they'll break something else.

I'm selling the car know because of it's poor fuel consumption. 18l/100km is not good for town driving (it is a big car though and this is to be expected from any SUV)