2003 Jeep Liberty Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Most owners of the 2003 Jeep Liberty have a positive view of it, particularly appreciating its reliability, comfortable seating, and off-road capabilities. They enjoy how well it performs in various weather conditions and its spacious storage area. However, common complaints include poor fuel economy, handling issues, and awkward interior design, leading some to wish for better efficiency and functionality."
Bought new in 2002, but a 2003 Liberty Sport 4x4. This is by far, the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's also the only one I've ever been in a wreck with. I've had no major issues mechanically with this vehicle. I've done all my own oil and filter changes, and it's a breeze to change the oil and filter. You don't even have to jack it up! Good acceleration, 30,000 miles between tune-ups, and virtually a maintenance free vehicle. Only attention I give it is 3 month oil and filter changes and a 30,000 mile service for the transmission....also a tune-up and a coolant flush every 3 years. Good interior, but the driver's seat seems at a very weird angle to me....perhaps this makes the Jeep a little tiring on long drives. Just an update: Have had the vehicle for 12 years, and has almost 100,000 miles on it. The last 30,000 miles have been its best. Interior and exterior have held together very well considering the extreme climate here. Now, if only Jeep could figure out a way to get 30 mpg on a vehicle like this. It would be a winner hands down! Very strongly built. I slid on ice last winter and slammed rear end first into a concrete center divider with damage to the rear door and spare tire assembly. It was probably my fault as I didn't have it in 4wd at the time. Speaking of 4WD....it's good when in 4WD Hi. I don't have a clue what the 4WD LO is for, and I've never used it. We have snow for 6 months of the year around here, so this Jeep is a perfect vehicle for that. Concerning squeaks and rattles...the dashboard has an annoying rattle behind the speedometer, but I've learned to live with it. Excellent AM/FM/CD stereo..with beautiful sound. The only three minor complaints I would have with the Jeep Liberty is brake rotor noise from the rear when the rotors are wet and you're backing up, slight front end vibration at higher speeds, which seems endemic no matter what tires you put on, or how perfectly they're balanced, and poor gas mileage. There is a trick to increasing your gas mileage....don't go over 60mph on the freeway, because then it sucks gas like a pig. It is a fun, comfortable, vehicle to drive. It looks good, and it's reliable as hell. Could one ask for much more????
November 1, 2009its amazing... needed few repairs in over seven years of service... brakes are good... built to go on and off-road... great interior... very durable... no squeaks or rattles... comforting exterior... fairly good handling... its super-fun to drive... i would recommend it highly...
April 1, 2010We love our Liberty, we got it after a 1 year lease in 2004 with 400 miles on it. Its been pretty much perfect, our only complaint is the noisy roof rack in the wind, and the low cargo space behind the 2nd row of seating. Performance - once we have it paid off we will be buying a Borla exhaust and a CAI. Other than regular maintenance of oil changes, this car has only had to have a new set of tires. No squeaks no rattles, no repairs thus far with 75K+ miles!
May 28, 2009What owners say
Bought new in 2002, but a 2003 Liberty Sport 4x4. This is by far, the best vehicle I've ever owned. It's also the only one I've ever been in a wreck with. I've had no major issues mechanically with this vehicle. I've done all my own oil and filter changes, and it's a breeze to change the oil and filter. You don't even have to jack it up! Good acceleration, 30,000 miles between tune-ups, and virtually a maintenance free vehicle. Only attention I give it is 3 month oil and filter changes and a 30,000 mile service for the transmission....also a tune-up and a coolant flush every 3 years. Good interior, but the driver's seat seems at a very weird angle to me....perhaps this makes the Jeep a little tiring on long drives. Just an update: Have had the vehicle for 12 years, and has almost 100,000 miles on it. The last 30,000 miles have been its best. Interior and exterior have held together very well considering the extreme climate here. Now, if only Jeep could figure out a way to get 30 mpg on a vehicle like this. It would be a winner hands down! Very strongly built. I slid on ice last winter and slammed rear end first into a concrete center divider with damage to the rear door and spare tire assembly. It was probably my fault as I didn't have it in 4wd at the time. Speaking of 4WD....it's good when in 4WD Hi. I don't have a clue what the 4WD LO is for, and I've never used it. We have snow for 6 months of the year around here, so this Jeep is a perfect vehicle for that. Concerning squeaks and rattles...the dashboard has an annoying rattle behind the speedometer, but I've learned to live with it. Excellent AM/FM/CD stereo..with beautiful sound. The only three minor complaints I would have with the Jeep Liberty is brake rotor noise from the rear when the rotors are wet and you're backing up, slight front end vibration at higher speeds, which seems endemic no matter what tires you put on, or how perfectly they're balanced, and poor gas mileage. There is a trick to increasing your gas mileage....don't go over 60mph on the freeway, because then it sucks gas like a pig. It is a fun, comfortable, vehicle to drive. It looks good, and it's reliable as hell. Could one ask for much more????
November 1, 2009its amazing... needed few repairs in over seven years of service... brakes are good... built to go on and off-road... great interior... very durable... no squeaks or rattles... comforting exterior... fairly good handling... its super-fun to drive... i would recommend it highly...
April 1, 2010We love our Liberty, we got it after a 1 year lease in 2004 with 400 miles on it. Its been pretty much perfect, our only complaint is the noisy roof rack in the wind, and the low cargo space behind the 2nd row of seating. Performance - once we have it paid off we will be buying a Borla exhaust and a CAI. Other than regular maintenance of oil changes, this car has only had to have a new set of tires. No squeaks no rattles, no repairs thus far with 75K+ miles!
May 28, 2009I bought this straight off the lot in 2003. The vehichle is awesome. The build quality is storng, and it is very reliable. The 3.7 L V6 provides plenty of torque for highway or off road use, and the stock command-trac 4wd is good in the snow as well as various types of sand and mud. The seats are comfortable, and there's plenty of leg and head room for a tall guy like me. Handling is good - not great, but then this is an SUV with Goodyear Wrangler SR-As. Which brings me to the vehicle's one glaring weakness - the stock SR-As. The make the car want to understeer, but, more importantly, they make the car want to fishtail during the rain and are next to pathetic for off-road use. What saves the Jeep off-road is it's ground clearance, suspension articulation, and 4wd gearing (both Hi-and-Lo). Overall, I love this thing and want nothing else
October 16, 2008gas mileage is terrible but it is a fun car to drive. good 4x4 car for snow and rocks. A pretty slow car. Fastest I got it to go was 105 mph. It is a very nice driver. love it!
September 14, 2009Our Liberty gets around real well in our Pennsylvania winters. The four wheel drive has never let us down. There sems to be plenty of room in both the front and back seats.We haven't done anything more than scheduled maintaince and new tires. It really isn't bad on gas. around 18 MPG.
January 11, 2009Jeep has a unique product niche in automobiles. Not many can compete with their range of unique vehicles. The Liberty is a reliable, fast, and versatile machine. I'm used to low-to-the- ground cars, but this SUV beats most cars I've driven both off the line and to the naked eye. It's pretty attractive with a sporty interior of dark colors and nice shapes. I would definitely consider getting one of these in the future.
March 15, 2008agrresive look and medium well perfomance for mexico roads, easy to repair, solid car,cheap parts, good height, regular gas mileage, exterior with basic lines, versatility, fun to drive this car out of the road and fun in city and highway too
July 19, 2009Love the Jeeps, it looks quite beautiful, especially for an SUV. It's so functional and has alot of space without taking up too much. Cannot complain about the acceleration at all but it could use better handling, it is 5.5 ft tall though so cant improve too much!
March 24, 2008Great SUV.. The turning radius is incredible. Often able to get in and out of tight spots that others can't. The Jeep is also able to take the punishment of back country with little or no modification. It is hard on fuel however.
August 4, 2009
