Jeep
Liberty
Jeep Liberty: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeJeep
ClassSUV
Model years (US)2000–2013
New registrations (EU)2002–2006, 2008, 2010–2012, 2020
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Jeep Liberty (KK)2007–2012
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2007–August 16, 2012 |
| Model years | 2008–2012 |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engines | 2.8 L VM Motori RA 428 DOHC CRD I4 (turbo-diesel) 3.7 L Chrysler PowerTech V6 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic 5-speed Mercedes-Benz W5A580 automatic 6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,695 mm |
| Length | 4,493 mm (2008–2010) 4,473 mm (2011–2013) |
| Width | 1,839 mm (2008–2010) 1,857 mm (2011–2013) |
| Height | 1,902 mm (2008–2010) 1,811 mm (2011–2013) |
| Kerb weight | 1,808–2,168 kg |
| Designer | Dan Zimmermann (2004) |
Jeep Liberty (KJ)2001–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | April 2001–June 2007 |
| Model years | 2002–2007 |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Engines | 2.4 L PowerTech I4 (gasoline) 2.5 L VM Motori R 425 I4 (turbo diesel) 2.8 L VM Motori R 428 I4 (turbo diesel) 3.7 L PowerTech V6 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed Ultradrive 42RLE automatic 4-speed Chrysler 45RFE automatic 5-speed Chrysler 545RFE automatic 5-speed New Venture Gear NV1500 manual 5-speed New Venture Gear NV3550 manual 6-speed Chrysler NSG370 manual |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm |
| Length | 2001–2004: 4,425 mm 2005–2007: 4,437 mm |
| Width | 2001–2004: 1,806 mm 2005–2007: 1,824 mm |
| Height | 2001–2004: 1,859 mm 2005–2007: 1,773 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,591–1,956 kg |
| Designer | Bob Boniface (1998) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2012 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2008 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2008 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005–2006 | 2.8 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2005 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2005 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2004 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2004 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2004 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2004 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2002–2012 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2002–2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2005–2008 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2008 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2005–2006 | 2.8 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 9.8–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2005 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2005 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2003–2004 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2003–2004 | 2.4 L, 4 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| 2002–2004 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2002–2004 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 5-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Mass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Petrol | 3701 cm³ | 1806–1942 kg |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2002–2012 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement | 2.4–3.7 L |
| Cylinders | 4, 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Diesel |
| Configurations listed | 44 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 3,701 cm³ |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,806–1,942 kg |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2013 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2002–2006, 2008, 2010–2012, 2020 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1970 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 1774 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Airbags | 1352 | 2002, 2003, 2012 |
| Visibility and wipers | 1181 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Electrical system | 888 | 2002, 2006, 2008 |
| Body and structure | 885 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Engine and cooling | 598 | 2002, 2005, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 503 | 2002, 2005, 2006 |
| Brakes | 349 | 2002, 2003, 2006 |
| Steering | 340 | 2002, 2004, 2005 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2012: 8880 complaints, 595 with a crash and 155 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.