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2002 Jeep Liberty consumer reviews

$16,885–$18,395 MSRP range
side view of 2002 Liberty Jeep
(77 reviews)
81% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.1
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 4.1
  • Exterior 4.3
  • Reliability 4.1
Explore the 2002 Jeep Liberty

Most unreliable Truck

In the shop more than on the road. Nice to look it, wish it was a better performing vechile. Trouble with air, hydraulic brakes, ball joints, bushings, etc. One thing after another, definetly high maintanence.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great suv!

I purchased this suv a few years ago and still have it. The thing has 113000 miles and it runs like new! I was going to trade it in for a Lincoln LS but opted to give my suv another year since the truck was still going strong

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very dependable vehicle

I owned my Jeep Liberty for eight years, the longest I ever kept one vehicle. I never had any major problems other that routine maintenance and a few hose replacements. Very dependable vehicle.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Good & Reliable

Liberty is a great vehicle . This is was my first car and never had any trouble with it was so ever. It might be a bit uncomfortable going on a long distance ride for back seat passengers but other than that it's comfy for being a compact SUV.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Six years, almost trouble free

Great vehicle. Had it for six years, have had very few repairs. Very reliable. Smooth ride for an SUV. Passengers have said it feels more like a car than a truck.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car!

I've had my Liberty Limited for over six years and loved every one. As the second owner I've there have been normal repairs of a Crysler product but it has never given me any major problem. I've driven mostly highway miles and she's performed admirably. Acceleration is terrific with the 3.7L Six.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not as good as I thought

I thought that the Jeep Liberty would be the perfect small SUV for me. I thought it was cute, yet had a rugid Jeep edge to it. It has been nothing but problems for me. Over the past 3 years of owning it I have had to have the radiator replaced 3 times due to cracks and leaks, the dash gauge cluster was replaced after malfuntioning, the A/C has needed constant TLC and I've had the compressor replaced, finally the entire engine was removed and replaced after a major over heating emgercy on the highway. I also have never come close to the listed MPG rating, adveraging closer to 15 city and 18 highway. If I had know that's all I would get I would have upgraded to a larger and more reliable SUV with more room.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great Car

Great Car!! I never had any problems with this jeep!! Performance is very good!! Great for driving family or friends around!! Everything in this car is a great!! Get it, you'll like it!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Wouldn't buy it again

Car looks good and drive pretty well, but the ride is very rough. I know its a Jeep, but I didn't expect to feel like I was "offroading" every day

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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good car

This car has been good to me and my wife although it has had its problems. The good thing is tha none of those problems have involved the engine. The one major problem i have had is with the windsheild cracking and ive talked to alot of people who have had the same problem.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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