2012 Jeep Liberty consumer reviews

This is my second Liberty and I love it as much as I did my first. My first was a 2003 that I bought in 2007. I put 100k miles on it and just traded it for the 2012 that I have now. I did look at other SUVs but kept coming back to the Liberty. Since 2012 is the last year they were made, I looked for a Certified Pre-Owned with low mileage, and found what I wanted. I love that when I step on the gas, it moves. Yes, the gas mileage sucks...fortunately, I don't commute to and from work and mostly drive for appointments and pleasure. As another reviewer noted, if you're looking for good gas mileage, this isn't for you. But if you want something that will get you through Midwestern winters with the blizzards, this is it.

The Jeep Liberty is a perfect buy for a new driver. It is safe, rigid and gives a reasonably good ride. The visibility is outstanding, as the driver sits tall. The styling is angular, very stoic! The fuel economy is not stellar, a small sacrifice to an otherwise riice driving car. Maintenance is very reasonable. There is no timing belt to change. The heater core seems to be the only achilles heal. Replacement of that can be avoided with coolant flushes every 50K miles. All in all, great buy!!

2012 Jeep Liberty The steering wheel is a dream compared to the 1998 Jeep I called old Cantankerous. I like the accessibility of the knob for the heater, construction from home to work and traffic the whole way home in the mornings. I can't emphasize enough how turning corners is a joy. I did not drive for 24 years and now I look forward to unlocking the jeep each night I head out to third shift, with winter coming I look forward to my jeep doing well with traction. The wipers and other gadgets are more complicated on the steering wheel, but it was fun to learn what each one does. I had to use the wipers driving home from the car dealership. In 2 days we are planning to use it to drive to an airport where my son is taking pilot lessons. The seats are very comfortable and the driver's seat belt fits me as if it was tailor made for my body! I like the height off the road while driving, I don't like high vehicles and it isn't low, either.

Very nice riding SUV. The engine gearing seems to be sluggish at times but I suspect that is due to off road tuning vs. highway tuning. Once it goes into overdrive, the ECO indicator is nice to see. I've been getting 21 average mpg with mostly highway driving with some city driving. Interior is very quiet. I like the leather seating on the Jet package. The interior plastics are okay but the multiple pockets could use a rubber mat at the bottom similar to what is in the cub holders to keep things from sliding around.

I have had a 2005 liberty, and I have a 2012 liberty a 2013 patriot, and a 2014 wrangler. I love them all, But my wife, and I both seem to fight over taking the 2012 liberty. Its large, and in charge. I call it my black rhino. Has great get up and go. The one with no power is the patriot. Nice styling Gas is about the same as the wrangler. Wish Jeep would bring them back, and keep them as they are. Not make them look like a Rav 4 like so many of the new SUV's out there. If you want a Jeep the liberty fits the bill.

I have a 2007 Liberty sport. It has a manual transmission. I have owned it since 2007 and now it's 2014. I drove it on many long trips. South Carolina to Upper Michigan. South Carolina to NY . Many other places. It is a very reliable vehicle. I have gotten 25 mpg on the highway when I use cruise control and keep it to 70 mph. Now I have 112000 miles on it and it's still going strong. I have a friend with a Jeep wrangler that got almost 300000 miles out of it. He says he will get another one when his current one goes bad. If you are shopping for a used Liberty, they are a good value. They hold up for alot of years. Have great cargo space. Are very comfortable on long trips. If you just want a fuel miser commuter car, don't buy one. There are many vehicles now that get over 40 mpg that you will like better. Know what you are using the vehicle for and buy something appropriate. Gas misers are great but limited in cargo space. You have to buy the right vehicle for your needs. Liberty's are a great value for a used car. They don't hold their resale value so you can get a great vehicle at a good price. If you hate debt and want a reliable vehicle , buy a Liberty

The 210 hp engine is adequate for road driving. Does good in Denver, Colorado Springs (some hills), and I-25 passing and acceleration. Critics don't know what they are talking about. I use it, they don't!!!!

This is our fourth Liberty, all having about 75,000 miles before trading-in. Each Liberty (2001, 2004, 2008, 2012), have provided solid, reliable service, and every one has improved in comfort and standard features. We recently test drove the new Jeep Cherokee which replaced the Liberty, and were disappointed with the interior space and overall appearance. We then decided to find a low-mileage 2012 Liberty Jet which has exceeded our expectations -- an updated interior, revised transmission, nearly vibration-free engine, and even better gas mileage which is often criticized unrealistically for a this 4400 lb. 4 X 4 vehicle which can tow up to 5000 lbs. A great value in it's class -- purchase one while you can; you won't be disappointed.

I Liked the looks of the Liberty and without much thought, I bought it. It is very good getting through the Chicago winters and mounds of snow. Otherwise I hardly can drive it because of its low gas mileage. It get 10 (tops) miles to the gallon. I took it back several times to the dealer to see if something is wrong with it. They tell me there isn't, but maybe Jeep/Chrysler should be made aware of this. Since I don't know anyone with a Liberty I thought I just got the bad one, but know I see a review from someone in MD with the same problem, wonder if there are more owners out there with bad gas mileage, I would love to know.

From 2002-2013 I drove a Ford Taurus that was one of the best cars I've ever owned, until the transmission went out. The Jeep dealer had a great sale going on and as soon as I found my Liberty, I fell in love! My husband and son are both over 6ft tall, so I needed something comfy for them and the grand children to ride it. I have to say that we just took our first family trip out of state with 5 family members, and it was awesome! I also live down a bumpy dirt road and the jeep handles it nicely. **Negatives - seat comfort for driver (sorry, my seat just isn't as comfortable as my old taurus) and gas mileage (with the 4x4 it's not awful but wish I got at least a few more miles to gallon)