2005 Jeep Liberty consumer reviews

I wouldn't look at the regular Liberty, or even the sport model. I loved the design and ruggedness of the Renegade. I have tested it's capabilities off-road and was very impressed! My only upgrade was to run BFG AT/TA tires, which dramatically increased the of-road performance. The Goodyear's that come standard were terrible even on-road. I recommend this Jeep to any Jeep-Head!

Diesel Jeep was a great used vehicle buy. Yes there have been a few recalls but the vehicle has been very reliable. Handles all weather and road conditions great. Washed out roads, snow, ice no problem. Tows camper and ATVs without a problem. And 27mpg on the highway in daily communting.

Pro's: fun to drive, ok on gas, looks good (wrangler package), goes great in snow and mud, great price used with 22k Con's: a little small (seats seem small for a man), feels light when passing semis on highway

this jeep rides well, handles well. The gas mileage is poor and not what the sticker says. The material they use on the seats is very poor. If a raindrop hits it there will be a stain. When you tried to scrub away the stain it will only get bigger everytime. The glove compartment is not big enough to hold the instruction book. The low pressure light for your tires is always on. Its been to the garage 3-4 times for this problem. To no avail. For the amount of money. I expected more.

This is the best car i have ever owned. At first it seemed like an odd looking car, but its a great car!! If you can buy this car!!!!

I bought my 2005 Liberty 4X2, V6, Auto just 18 months ago. I got $2000 cash back which paid my sales tax and licensing. I also got zero% interest. So I financed roughly $22K. MPG averages 19mpg. I went in for a new caliber and the dealer offered me $9000. THats 65% depreciation in 18 months. I can get an 06 for $16K on sale. Although the V6 is super peppy, 5K lbs limits towing to small trailers, no toy boxes. The seat material stains with water, and is uncomfortable over 200 mile drives. I have had zero problems, but the proven V6 is used on many vehicles along with standard 5 speed auto trans and 10.25" chrysler rear axle I can re-gear from 3.73 to 3.09 for $900 which should increase mpg by 3-4mpg. If you like this vehicle you can get them used with low miles for less than $15K, even the 4X4. Many Jeep owners not many problems with the MBZ diesel CRD and it si being discontinued.

The visibility is outstanding. A great SUV in town and on the road. I had over 100,000 miles on a Wrangler before this 05 Liberty. I still have an 03 Liberty. Besides needing a storage platform over the two vents, and a little more power, I don't see a wiser way for miles per dollar. The resale factor is a bonus feature.

Loved this car until I had the transmission rebuilt at 22K miles, and now at 26K miles the transmission is slipping. The dealership won't even offer me a loaner car for the trouble, decided I will just trade it in and stay away from chryler products. Otherwise it was a great car, one child fit well and VERY fun to drive. Cheap tires kept getting flats.