2005
Jeep Liberty

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$19,380
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sport
    Starts at
    $19,380
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sport 4WD
    Starts at
    $20,890
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Renegade
    Starts at
    $22,165
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Renegade 4WD
    Starts at
    $23,675
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Limited
    Starts at
    $23,715
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Limited 4WD
    Starts at
    $25,225
    17 City / 22 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Redesigned for 2005
Newly available diesel engine
2WD or 4WD
Moderate dimensions
Low-range 4WD gearing
Classic-look Renegade model

The good & the bad

The good

Steering and handling
Ride comfort on most roads
Seat comfort and support
Reasonably quiet running

The bad

Four-speed automatic behavior
Short seat bottoms
Four-cylinder performance
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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Jeep Liberty base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
3/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125- Point Inspection
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Consumer reviews

83% of drivers recommend this car
4.1 / 5
Based on 88 reviews
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Comfort 3.9
Interior 3.9
Performance 4.1
Value 4.1
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

By Chris from PA
Owns this car
September 25, 2023

she has done her job!

Bought this car used with 89K on the ODO, 1 previous owner in late 2018. The only issue where is cost me real money was the trans crapped out at about 109K, but the radio still worked. It is now having issues at almost 180K. Burns oil like there is no tomorrow, instead of changing the oil, I just add 5 qts every couple of weeks. I had to replace the water pump 2x as the first one was a xxx (my bad, I bought a cheap one) then I replaced the radiator 2x as well, but its looking like #3 is waiting in the wings, but the radio still works. Coolant is "leaking" from somewhere and I cannot figure it out, nothing on the ground, or in the "lack" of oil so its not a head gasket, but the radio still works. Since I live in the NE of PA, the rust on the rocker panels are bad, doors are starting to rust. I had to replace the pinion seals, "boomarang" in the rear end, brake rotors several times, but the radio still works. Driver's area is too small for my 6'2" frame and not enough foot room so I wore a hole in the carpet. Now the good, I have driven the xxxx out of this car with very little to no oil in it, 4x4 works like a champ in the snow/ice, and everything else still work, including the radio....LOL. Although it is my oldest car, it my most reliable but I am now looking for somehting newer since I doubt hightly it will pass inspection next time around do to the rust. All in all, its a throw away car and I knew that when buying it, but she has done her job since I have had it.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 3.0
Performance 3.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Jefferson Woolley from Louisville KY
Owns this car
September 21, 2023

The Jeep is in excellent condition excellent milea

Seems to be a good deal and the mileage is good looking forward to test driving the Jeep the overall car is excellent by far
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 3.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Jeep Liberty?

The 2005 Jeep Liberty is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Limited (2 styles)
  • Renegade (2 styles)
  • Sport (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Jeep Liberty?

The 2005 Jeep Liberty offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2005 Jeep Liberty reliable?

The 2005 Jeep Liberty has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Jeep Liberty owners.

Is the 2005 Jeep Liberty a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Jeep Liberty. 83.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.1 / 5
Based on 88 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.9
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 4.1
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.2
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