2005
Jeep Liberty

Starts at:

$22,165

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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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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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