2012 Jeep Liberty review
Jeep Liberty highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
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All Jeep Liberty years
- 2012
What is new for the 2012 Jeep Liberty?
- The Liberty is available in a new trim called the Jet.
- The Renegade trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- Liberty trims have been upgraded with 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment this year.
- Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
- The Sport trim now comes with Leather Seats, Memory Seat(s), and Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
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RepairPal gave the Jeep Liberty an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Jeep Liberty 28th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Jeep Liberty is $509, compared to an average of $494 for Midsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Jeep Liberty owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.6 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Midsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 15% for the Jeep Liberty, compared to an average of 14% for Midsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Jeep Liberty features and specs
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Limited 2WD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Infinity Sound System
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Full Roof Rack
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.7L
Horsepower
210
Torque (ft-lbs)
235
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
19.5
Wheelbase
106.1"
Overall length
176.1"
Width
73.1"
Height
71.3"
Leg room
F 40.8"/R 38.2"
Head room
F 40.4"/R 40.8"
Front tires
P235/65R17
Rear tires
P235/65R17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
300/2000 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Jeep Liberty FAQ
The 2012 Jeep Liberty is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Limited: 16 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Sport: 16 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- JET: 16 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The Jeep Liberty received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Jeep Liberty as 27 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2012 Jeep Liberty has received an average 4.3 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Jeep Liberty, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Jeep Liberty Reviews.
The 2012 Jeep Liberty has a maximum towing capacity of 2000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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