2011 Jeep Liberty consumer reviews

This car has given me NOTHING but problems since the first day I bought it !!!! 2011 brand new jeep liberty. First month it was in the shop because the car alarm was going off in the middle of the night and the interior lights wouldn't shut off. Brought it to dealership and it stopped for a little bit. A few months later same problem ... My dashboard said my gate was open. I would be driving and my interior lights would just turn on. Brought it back to the dealership. I brought this car back 4 times for the same problem!!!! Today I was driving and now it is hesitating to shift into 1st and 3rd gear. I would stop at a stop sign start to go and the car felt like it was jumping. I hate that I have to pay 400 dollars a month for this piece of garbage car! It's not even comfortable ... I should have shopped around a lot more instead of just thinking it was a cute car. That's the only reason this car is even getting 1 star out of me.

I saw the Jeep Liberty driving down the highway a few months ago and it really turned my head. I was completely smitten. Unforunately they stopped making this style of Liberty in 2012 but I ended up finding a low mileage, great condition 2011 in a rare color combo/ Bue with tan seats. I was sold! A friend had the commander and I really like that car but it was just too big for my needs - Full disclosure - I love big boxy trucks (former Isuzu Trooper owner)! The Liberty hit all points for everything I needed and wanted. The truck is roomy/comfortable, well appointed luxuries, sunroof, navigation, awesome audio controls on the steering wheels, great sound system. It handles great on the road especially with the new york city potholes. Good sightlines, and runs smooth. I haven't had it long enough to complain about the gas mileage. Either you love it or you don't. I love it. Someone mentioned the high lift for putting luggage in the cargo area. I agree it is higher than normal - but you get used to it. I usually put the luggage in because I don't want any scratches! If you are a fan of Jeep or boxy cars - this here is a good one! :)

I really like my jeep. Its very basic however. Over the winter we had that horrible blizzard in CT and this truck had NO problems. It was actually fun to watch all the wanna be plastic SUV's try to drive in 3 feet of snow. Perfect size for a small family. High clearance.Smooth ride. Feels very solid. Only problem i have with the jeep is gas mileage. I do a lot of driving so it hurts to have to fill this thing up every 5 days. Im 6'2" and have the driver seat all the way back but i still fit comfortably. Only used 4 wheel drive 2 times over the winter. Even with snow on the ground 2wd worked just fine. Not a lot of cargo space however so i would recommend this vehicle to someone who will not use the cargo space very much.

This is our 3rd Jeep, 2nd Liberty, had an 06 and we really luv this 2011. First off, the Liberty is a real 4x4 built on a truck frame, its not a wanna be SUV built on a car frame. Keeping that in mind that its a truck it handles and drives quite nicely. I find the 3.7 engine to be capable, I'm not a lead foot so I like it, this is the wifes Jeep and when I use it on the farm, it will still get me out there and back. Its not a wrangler, but it will still get you there when you put in 4x4. We buy Jeeps for one reason, the 4x4 use, and its still a nice mall crawler, ours is loaded, the moonroof is awesome. I have plowed through 18" of snow in our liberty, it will get you there.

The 2011 Jeep Liberty is an excellent Vehicle, and you have to remember that it is a Jeep, not a BMW! Let's address some things. First, it is made to go offroad, hence the Spartan interior which looks nice, and is easier to clean than a Luxury Interior would be. It is made so it can be cleaned if it gets dirty, period. Second, it is a 4X4, thus built solidly, and rides stiffly, like a truck. It is supposed to, and it is safe! Third, it isn't a Sports Car, it's a JEEP, and it performs like it is supposed to. The gas mileage isn't great, but never has been. If you are buying a Jeep, it isn't for gas mileage. The ride is stiff, but not overly so and the car corners well. Fourth, the exterior looks good to me. Sort of like a Baby Hummer to my wife, and she loves the looks and driving it. Fifth, the exterior seems fine to me, as well as the interior. The leg room front and back is fine and as far as I'm concerned makes a great small Family car. It is entirely functionable. Sixth, it is a great vehicle and serves the purpose for which it was made. A vehicle capable of going offroad to your favorite camping, fishing, or hunting spots to have fun with the family. It will also keep you going through deep snow, mud, or other inclement weather and get you to your destination safely. You might feel a couple of bumps, but so what. It looks good, rides and handles fine. The radio works great as does the Air Conditioner, brakes, engine etc. It's a Jeep, and if you want that kind of vehicle, it's for you. If you want a Luxury Car, it isn't, it is that simple. You buy the type of vehicle you want and can't expect every vehicle to meet every need or desire.

We have had Jeep Cherokees in the past and absolutly love what Jeep has done with the new Liberty. It has a lot of power and handles very well. Hides the freeway and high speed wind and road noises very well (for a truck). Has a rock solid frame and suspension absorbs bumps well. Interior is very comfortable and roomy. We are an outdoors family and love its capabilities. Great all around car/SUV! Only draw back is the 4 speed transmission. Why they don't have a 5 or 6 speed I don't know. Probably would help with the MPG. (we get around 22 hwy)

Purchased a 2011 Liberty Sport in December 2011, recently traded it in on a 2006 Rubicon. The Liberty seems solid when you first own it and for a few thousand miles then you start to notice things, like odd vibration sounds and exterior noises that you shouldn't hear. I had a vibration that sounded like a cell phone vibrating every time I reached 2000rpm and the driver window randomly buzzed a high pitch noise at the power switch. All of which the dealer could not locate or fix. Got caught in a light hail storm and the vehicle was dented from hood to roof. Too many corners were cut mass producing this vehicle for a larger audience which downgraded it components and reliability. That's my two cents.

2002 model had handles to assist climbing into vehicle. 2011 does not. There is a honking big handle above the glove box which I can't figure out. Are you supposed to hang on to it while you lift your body into the seat? Spare tire is now a donut and is accessed by going under the rear. Rear gate opens up. Watch out! Don't hit yourself in the chin! Rear window opens, but at 5'3" I cannot reach into trunk space as it is too far off the ground. Once rear door is open, you have to lift your heavy suitcase up and over about 24" of car. Didn't have to do that in 2002.

I've had a 1991 Cherokee Laredo which I sold with 196k mis., ran excellent up to the day I sold it and unstoppable in all New England weather conditions. Also had a 2001 Cherokee Sport, sold at 124k, again unstoppable and reliable. Why wouldn't I buy a 3rd? I was pleasantly surprised with the 2011 Liberty Sport. The quiet and comfort is a huge change over my last two. That's not saying I didn't love my Cherokees. They're really trucks: solid front axles, worm and gear steering, straight six 4.0 engine, drum rear brakes, etc. It's just that now I have Jeep performance and reliability along with more comfort and roominess and quiet as added bonuses and it's built tough enough to be trail rated. If the 3.7 v-6 holds up like the old 4.0 I-6 I'll be thrilled. Bottom line, it's built in Toledo, Ohio, USA!!!!!!!!!! I don't consider myself a xxxxxxx but I do believe in supporting our own economy and for the price for what you get, it's a no brainer for my needs.

In my country Egypt, jeep has been locally assembled for more than a 3 decades. This car has its reputation for being robist and reliable. As for the 2010 model it is my first Jeep. The car drives very nicely, feels very tough and rugged like a tank and drives very smooth motor, gearbox. As for the suspention it the best liberty ever, cause it is comfy and quite dynamic as compared to the previous models. The only two drawbacks for this car is the rear sea that is not comfy in the long travel and the AC is not very effective sometimes. In my opinion the 2010 model is the best Liberty ever made and a wonderful driving experience.