Jeep Liberty KK

Jeep Liberty KK
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The Jeep Liberty KK (2008–2012): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 7 versions in the United States and Canada.

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

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,490 mm TC4,473–4,493 mm
Width1,840 mm TC1,839–1,857 mm
Height1,810 mm TC1,811–1,902 mm
Wheelbase2,690 mm TC2,695 mm
Front track1,550 mm TC–
Rear track1,530 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,872 kg TC1,808–2,168 kg

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2012: ★★★☆☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,410 complaints for model years 2008–2012. 61 crashes · 26 fires · 86 injuries

  • Electrical system 337
  • Airbags 269
  • Fuel system 231
  • Engine 124
  • Body and structure 105
  • Visibility and wipers 85

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 7 versions of the Jeep Liberty KK

United States 5 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
2008–2012CLKUP3.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2010–20123.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2008–2009CLKUP3.7 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2008CLKUP3.7 LPetrol6-speed manualRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2008CLKUP3.7 LPetrol6-speed manualFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km

Canada 2 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2008–2012Sport utility vehicle3.7 LPetrol4-speed automatic13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle315 g/km
2008Sport utility vehicle3.7 LPetrol6-speed manual13.1 L/100 km 5-cycle301 g/km

Similar models from other brands

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