It offers around-town performance, comfort, and efficiency on par with the others, but goes a country mile further when you leave the city. My Jeep is always serviced on time and in return have always given me a great ride on and off the cement roads. There's nothing cheap-ish about how the Liberty presents itself. There's a wide variety of models available in rear or four-wheel drive with either part- or full-time mechanicals. After rolling off a loose gravel road, we flipped a couple of times and landed upside down with the driver's side window smashed in and the windshield cracked but holding together. The Renegade gains Rock Rail Protection and black bodyside moldings.
Model year 2004 Year of manufacture 2004 First year of ownership 2005 Most recent year of ownership 2009 Engine and transmission 3. But as we said earlier, this test is focused on balancing on- and off-road prowess against price and available options. Yet the Kia's shorter wheelbase and taller height conspire to produce a less-settled highway ride. At low highway speeds, the Liberty exhibits occasionally awkward downshifting. Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. The comfort is good mine is equipped with leather.
Antilock brakes and side curtain-type airbags are offered as optional equipment. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. There is noticeable road noise when driving, but it is easy to get used to it. Yes Review Date: 7th April, 2010 Model year 2004 Year of manufacture 2004 First year of ownership 2004 Most recent year of ownership 2009 Engine and transmission 3. This has happened to me four times, twice on the highway. It has been checked and nothing wrong.
The front and rear overhangs, ground clearance, and break-over angle aren't as well suited as the others to off-roading. Inside is a tasteful mix of textures and colors, but they're still not quite up to Toyota standards. The chassis shudders more after hitting abrupt road imperfections, and there's secondary suspension movement not present in either the Jeep or Suzuki. While the Liberty didn't win any drag races at our test track all effectively tied , it was the most tractable engine when we hit the trail: steady and confident, especially crawling up steep terrain in low range. Hoping to get 200,000 on it, we shall see? Yet the qualities that make it work on the road are among those that conspire against it when the assignment calls for off-pavement maneuvers. It's also the only one here that has a third-row-seating option.
Driving Impressions Jeep took a big leap forward by developing the Liberty, without losing the character and proficiency of its predecessor. Three Liberty trim levels are available: Sport, Limited Edition and Renegade. And the 4317-pound curb weight and 4. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Unfortunately, that is a pretty huge complaint.
. Further, the Sorento set a new quality and styling standard for the South Korean company. As such, it has an unusual 90-degree bank angle--most V-6s are 60 degrees for operational smoothness--making it sound odd and thrashy at certain revs. I average between 14-16 miles per gallon. I first experinced a Liberty when my corvette was in the shop for repairs and I needed a rental.
The Jeep Liberty Limited can't haul seven passengers around town. Under the Hood A 150-horsepower, 2. Louis, mo on Tue Aug 05 2008 The vehicle is pretty trustworthy, decent gas mileage, an all around good vehicle. While it does have the largest four-wheel vented-disc brakes in the test, spend the extra money on no-brainer anti-locks. After some worthwhile track testing, trail-busting, commuting, and button punching, here's how they stack up.
Jeep likes to promote the fact that everything it builds, the Liberty included, has the ability to traverse the legendary Rubicon Trail from Loon Lake Dam to South Lake Tahoe in California. Liquid-filled engine mounts do their best to isolate engine vibrations, but you just can't ignore that busy little V-6. It doesn't slalom like a sports car. Because of its generous clearances, 2. Unlike Jeep's blatantly purposed Wrangler, you'd never suspect the Liberty is such a dedicated off-roader from a drive to the store.
Safety features are the big news for 2004, as the Liberty gains a tire-pressure monitor and a BeltAlert reminder. The Suzuki cashes in on cargo-carrying ability and is almost as large as some minivans. We never found ourselves in a situation where the Jeep couldn't maneuver, pull, or otherwise extricate itself from a tight spot. Round-dialed instruments with black-on-beige graphics sit in a cluster. Will definitely purchase another one 5 out of 5 stars by melissamcg from west springfield, ma on Thu Mar 21 2013 first time buying a jeep and the interior is what caught my eye. No Review Date: 18th February, 2009. At first, some criticized the unibody-constructed Liberty with the brand's first independent front suspension say it ain't so! Beats a car payment, wouldn't trade it for anything.
The spare tire is mounted externally on an innovative swing-out tailgate that fe. The Limited Edition and Renegade are powered by a V-6 engine, while the Sport comes standard with a four-cylinder; the V-6 is optional. A modified-strut suspension up front is fine for the slalom course, but the Suzuki can't provide the kind of articulation or maneuverability turning radius either the Jeep or Kia exhibit with their double-wishbone front suspensions. No oil leaks, starts up in minus 5F weather. I have been pleasantly surprised. Asked dealer if I needed supplemental rustproofing and I was assured factory rustproofing sufficient.