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2003 Jeep Liberty User Reviews

2003 Jeep Liberty Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 32 reviews

  • Performance:3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars3.9 out of 5 stars 3.9 / 5
  • Appearance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Overall:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 14 reviews
"power" 10 reviews
"interior" 7 reviews
"reliable car" 5 reviews
"handling" 5 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 17 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"brakes" 2 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews
"expensive car" 2 reviews

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madorosh writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade 4WD Review
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Durable, sporty, unique

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Mileage

madorosh
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Great All Purpose Vehicle — Nice and sporty; lack of cargo area made up by the roof rack, though SUVs are notorious tippers so drive it like it is a truck no matter how sporty it looks. Rear seats fold down and increase cargo area if not carrying passengers. I crashed mine a week after I bought it (bought it a year used) - two concerns - I didn't have presence of mind to add weight to the rear for control on ice; get sandbags! My airbag also didn't deploy when the passenger front went nearly head-on into a Jersey barrier. Perhaps I wasn't going fast enough - I suffered no injuries but I did feel the seatbelt bite in. The mileage is bad, but no one in their right mind buys an SUV to save on gas, so just have fun with it. I get just under 400 kilometres on a 60-litre tank in the city. Just took it on a 300 kilometre highway cruise and did significantly better - just over half a tank used up.

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Darren writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD Review
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Looks great, powerful enough for almost everyone

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Lots of gas

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I Would Buy A New One. Or Any Other Jeep Product For That Matter. — Oh my how I love my Jeep. It can go pretty fast when I want it to. It can drive through anything (I can't wait to try it in some real snow!!), and it looks good doing so. I highly recommend the Liberty to anyone, but be prepared to put a lot of gas in it!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Burrell writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Renegade Review
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Fun, Small, Semi-Rugged, Reasonable mileage

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17MPG!, Small, only Semi Rugged

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A Good Small Suv With Loads Of Performance And Nice Amenties! — We 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!

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jeepdawg writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD Review
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Off-road capability, Engine torque, interior roominess, build quality, Independent Front Suspension

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Gas Mileage (not super-bad, but not that great either), interior appointments are cheap, and the engine has "turbo lag" effect when accelerating out of a turn from a stop.

jeepdawg
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Loves His Jeep. — I 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

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Jim writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD Review
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can handle snow just as well as regular weather, is bright and airy inside, can drive up hills ;), has great brakes, decent acceleration, very versatile, sunroof goes great with it , has towing capability, can drive through the grass in the school parking lot haha

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slides in rain sometimes, bad fuel mileage, only a V6,

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My Jeep — Awesome because the capabilities are numerous, and i can usually drive it just as well in inclement weather as in normal weather. It also serves as a great storage area for all my junk that i tend to carry around with me and is useful in just about any situation.

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Amber writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Freedom Edition 4WD Review
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Comfortable, capable, reliable, attractive, online forums (http://www.lostkjs.com and http://www.jeepkj.com)

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fuel economy, power, price of parts, stock brake rotors warp easily

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I Love It! — I have had this car since it was brand new. It now has 52000 miles and it is great. It drives well and is a lot of fun. The seats are very comfortable. It gets me anywhere I need to be in any weather (except hail). My only complaints are the poor fuel economy, the lack of power, and the fact it takes nothing to warp the brake rotors. With it being a Daimler Chrysler model, the parts are expensive. Overall it is a great vehicle I would recommend to anyone!

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Rebecca writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD Review
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leather seats

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nothing

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Go Jeep! — love my car, Its a great value, I got it in crowley! The perforamce is great!!! Winter was awesome four wheel drive work perfect! I would recomend this car to any one I know! Its very FUN to drive. Buy it!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Matthew writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD Review
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four wheel drive... good acceleration...

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mileage... smooth ride... car alarm is awkward...

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Pretty Fricken Awesome... — its 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...

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Christopher writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD Review
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Its a Jeep!

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good gas mileage

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20,000 Miles And Only $100 For Repairs. Has Total 98,000 Miles — GAS MILEAGE IS TERRIBLE! Build quality is good, wish the interior plastics weren't as hard. There is enough power to get you moving, however since it is primarily rear wheel drive the back end is a bit more lively than expected on wet roads. 4WD is great in the snow, however eats more gas.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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lightfoot44 writes:
2003 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD Review
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Good in snow, very reliable mechanically, good exterior paint

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sucks gas, some interior dashboard rattles, occasional rear brake rotor noise

lightfoot44
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The Jeep Liberty Is About As Good As It Gets — 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. 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????

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $7,752 Average Instant Market Value $12,601 Average Instant Market Value $7,253 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 22 18 19
Horsepower 150 147 195
Crash Test Rating 5 4 3
Front Leg Room (inches) 40.8 41.1 41.7

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Jeep Liberty Reviews

Great Cargo Space, Comfortable Seats, Excellent 4x4 By jzeoli51384

Lot's of cargo capacity, comfortable seats, amenities of a pricier car. 4x4 is absolutely outstanding I tested this out first hand in a blizzard in upstate New York Gas Mileage is not great in thi... Read More

Great Styling, Less Of A "cute-ute" Than Others In Class By bretsnow

Overall this car has a great look and feel. The value was also amazing, was able to buy below dealer cost! The driving characteristics are very jeep like, which for me was great. If you prefer a SUV w... Read More

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2011 Jeep Liberty Reviews

I Am A Proud Owner Of Jeep/ Dodge By Steven

Handles well, steering is a lot better, then i thought it would be. Does well on a little ice better on slush then frozen. All in all it is a very reliable vehicle and its affordable, and with eco... Read More

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2010 Jeep Liberty Reviews

Jeep Liberty Renegade By Roger

Strong and quiet. Rugged looks. Fun to drive both both work and fun. Can tow up to 5000 lbs. Can tow a boat. Good and reliable brakes. Build on a truck platform instead of car platform compared to ... Read More

For A Brand New Car I Would Not Buy A Jeep Ever Again As This Experience Has Been Nerve Racking. By PODJeepowner

This car performance and build quality is poor. I have been a three time jeep owner and will not buy another jeep in my lifetime. The Appearance is the best feature. You should never buy cars for... Read More

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2009 Jeep Liberty Reviews

A Man's Car !! By AMSK

Looks and Builds Like a Tank , a Head Lefter a pro Dancer in Dunes or Snow , but you really have to cut a montlhy percentage of your monthly income to keep it in Shape , lots of stupid problems her... Read More

Cool Car To Drive! By LEOPIDAS

This is a really good car! I am convinced of its versatility, handling, visibility and it's safety. Also the appearance is not sweet not to tough. Also with the towing equipment I have moved many tr... Read More

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2008 Jeep Liberty Reviews

Great Vehicle! Fun To Drive. By nwilkins1610

I enjoyed owning this vehicle. I love the sky slider roof for the summer and the 4x4 for the winter. It is cozy to drive and comfortable space for passengers in the back seat. Over all great vehicle a... Read More

True Jeep By ZADidia

It's my sisters jeep that I have drove many of time! The ride is bumpy (but great) had only 2 problems with the car, water in the horn and someone stole all the emblems off the car (idk if that's a tr... Read More

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