Jeep Liberty KJ

Jeep Liberty KJ
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The Jeep Liberty KJ (2002–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 17 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: KJ · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,425–4,437 mm
Width1,806–1,824 mm
Height1,773–1,859 mm
Wheelbase2,649 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,591–1,956 kg

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

7,452 complaints for model years 2002–2007. 532 crashes · 129 fires · 525 injuries · 15 deaths

  • Suspension 1,747
  • Fuel system 1,426
  • Airbags 877
  • Visibility and wipers 795
  • Body and structure 612
  • Electrical system 453

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 17 versions of the Jeep Liberty KJ

Show all 17 versions

United States 11 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2002–2007CLKUP3.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
2005–20073.7 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2005–20073.7 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2002–2007CLKUP3.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
2005–2006CMODE2.8 LDiesel5-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA301 g/km
20052.4 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
20052.4 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
2003–20042.4 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2003–20042.4 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2002–20043.7 LPetrol5-speed manualRear-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2002–20043.7 LPetrol5-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2003–2007Sport utility vehicle3.7 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.7–14.1 L/100 km 5-cycle315–324 g/km
2005–2007Sport utility vehicle3.7 LPetrol6-speed manual13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle311 g/km
2005–2006Sport utility vehicle2.8 LDiesel5-speed automatic11.2–11.3 L/100 km 5-cycle302–305 g/km
2005Sport utility vehicle2.4 LPetrol6-speed manual12.0 L/100 km 5-cycle276 g/km
2003–2004Sport utility vehicle2.4 LPetrol5-speed manual12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle281 g/km
2003–2004Sport utility vehicle3.7 LPetrol5-speed manual14.0–14.5 L/100 km 5-cycle322–334 g/km

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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.