Within a week, the transmission come out of it with only 43,000 miles. Driving Impressions Jeep took a big leap forward by developing the Liberty, without losing the character and proficiency of its predecessor. Window goes down and will not come up. Hoping to get 200,000 on it, we shall see? A new Enhanced Accident Response System automatically unlocks the doors and then illuminates the courtesy lights 5 seconds after the deployment of an airbag, and the fuel pump shuts off immediately. The performance is lacking especially noticed when climbing any size hill- the car does not want to accelerate going up a hill until you floor it, in which the rpms will skyrocket and it will scare your passengers. It's a little bit of a gas guzzler, which is unfortunate because I am required to do alot of driving based on my work location from my home location. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.
Antilock brakes and side curtain-type airbags are offered as optional equipment. Making the vehicle lower in front and higher at the rear aimed to impart a sense of forward motion. Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. The Liberty rides a 104. . Alerts on a regular basis. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085.
On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. Trust me, I baby this thing and I think the only way you could get better is if you drove long trips in excess of 100 miles at a time without stopping. Exterior Pronounced trapezoidal wheel flares are integrated into the body, and a traditional seven-slot Jeep grille highlights the front. Interior The Liberty seats five people. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
These front wheel hub units can be mistakenly sold to owners and installed on 4X2 versions of the Jeep vehicles. But the Liberty is among the best of the small sport-utilities for drivers who need serious off-road capability on the weekend yet need refinement, practicality and affordability during the week. Installed a western plow, and it does the job. This Jeep performs better than all of the vehicles I have had. Firm yet comfortable seats offer excellent support and ample headroom and legroom.
At low highway speeds, the Liberty exhibits occasionally awkward downshifting. And when confronted about it the images the dealer says the vehicle has been sold. I baby my vehicles and I hate running it up to anything over 2500 rpms to shift but to take off and keep up with traffic at times, you atleast have to run it up to 3000rpms. The recall began on August 1, 2014. My job is 25 miles from home, no redlights at 55mph and thats just simply all you can get out of it. I put over 4000 miles on this car in the last 6 weeks alone, and it was a solid companion the whole way. Just two years old, the Liberty debuted as a 2002 model.
Performance is more than adequate, but not exceptional, with the V-6 engine and automatic transmission. The Renegade gains Rock Rail Protection and black bodyside moldings. In this respect, it stands apart from the herd of compact sport-utility vehicles, few of which offer true off-road capability. The Jeep Liberty offers a great balance for someone who enjoys the outdoors. It is also a good vehicle if you want to bring along a few passengers.
Built at a new plant in Toledo, Ohio, the Liberty was claimed to be the stiffest Jeep ever and the first with rack-and-pinion steering. The complete details of all recalls are listed below, along with what they cover and the recommended solutions. Within 3 years rocker panels and bottom of doors showed significant rust. After rolling off a loose gravel road, we flipped a couple of times and landed upside down with the driver's side window smashed in and the windshield cracked but holding together. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. It has been checked and nothing wrong. Put on new tires, had an alignment, idler arm and rack and pinon done.
Recalls don't cost you anything to get fixed, but most are time-limited, so if your car is affected you should call your local Jeep service department immediately! The recall began June 26, 2018. The Liberty gives up some refinement and road agility to do this. All models add a passenger-side dashboard-mounted grab handle. Each engine teams with a four-speed-automatic or five-speed-manual transmission and with one of two four-wheel-drive systems: standard part-time Command-Trac or optional full-time Selec-Trac. This is an excellent vehicle and is perfect for getting to the deer stand in the middle of the woods and going out with my family camping on the weekends.
The Renegade gains Rock Rail Protection and black bodyside moldings. I have been pleasantly surprised. Show full review Vehicle Overview Two seasons back, the Jeep division of DaimlerChrysler replaced the old Cherokee with a slightly larger sport utility vehicle called the Liberty. And yes, mine is an automatic. The 2004 model offers further, substantial upgrades in safety equipment, and in comfort and convenience options.