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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
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One of the worst cars i've owned

I have to admit that at first the car was not that bad till it started to fall apart at only 70k miles. In the last 3 months have had to replace more things on this car then any other i have owned. The a/c condenser, the fan, the window regulator and motor, the vents for the air broke when i tried to move the air towards me. The seats do pick up all the hair and everything else. I went to lean the seat back and the lever broke off in my hand...so that was needed to be fixed as well. Thinking i had everything fixed thousands of dollars later. I was leaving at night the other day for a trip and noticed the lights where you place the car in gear arnt working anymore.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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Good Car

This car runs well and i would recommend anyone who wants to go offroading or just easily get through snow this is a great car to have. No major or minors problems since i bought mine in mid July.

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
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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great little 4wd

I love my jeep Liberty since the day I took it off the dealer lot. Turns on a dine, great acceleration,reliable and a smooth ride Things I don't like: tall people can't drive due to love windshield and sun visor. They just can't see! Reason for 3 star on interior and comfort) Detest the fold down back seats. They stay at an angle when down, decreasing rear room. Stow and go seats on this would be excellent. Interior carpet : come on guys.. this is suppose to be an outdoors use kinda car yet the material holds every hair and piece of grass it meets. Jeep back window or door could use a fold down option to expand use if I was to continue todream about my ideal. But despite this... I still love my jeep Liberty!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Vehicle! off road and on road commuter

Does everything from towing to off roading. Shift on the fly is awesome! Comfortable, great handling, power and looks! Plenty of room for what type of vehicle it is, would buy another one!

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

Many people turned their noses up at my Liberty when I first got it but it has proven itself time and again to both myself and many other Jeep enthusiasts. Every time I have needed to transport a large load of lumber or what have you it always fits. The interior is deceptively large. My stock Liberty has gone up hills that Wranglers had trouble with and it made it through 3 blizzards last winter without ever getting stuck. Its as fun as a Wrangler with better styling and much more comfort.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Awesome car for a young family

I got a Liberty when starting my family, had a Wrangler before. The Liberty isn't a big off road rig, but it can get you there in comfort. Never had any problems with the car, but had to trade it in for a bigger SUV. I wish I had the MPG of the Liberty now, was avj. 17 to 23 now I'm getting 12 - 15 in my Expidition. Over all I was extreamly satisfied with the Liberty.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Jeep without the Cherokee price

The Jeep Liberty is a great 4 wheel drive vehicle. It's perfect for city or country driving, and if you don't have the budget for a Grand Cherokee or Commander and you want something better than the Wrangler, this is perfect. The 4WD is especially handy for those snowy winters or slick rain storms, Liberty keeps going with excellent control. I'd buy it again, anytime.

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