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Jeep Liberty Real World MPG

62 messages,  Last post on Apr 05, 2011 at 2:27 PM

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What is this discussion about? Jeep Liberty, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), SUV

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#23 of 62 Re: Biggest lie in print for MPG of Liberty [farout] by mmontgomery

Oct 27, 2006 (8:32 pm)

Replying to: farout (Oct 27, 2006 6:07 pm)
Actually, the Liberty would get 30mpg if it were being towed by the V8 Escape.
 
I have one of each, and they get about the same real world mileage -- the Liberty has more of a truck feel to it but has more oomph in the engine compartment, but the Escape drives a bit nicer on longer trips.

#24 of 62 Re: 2002 Liberty Limited [farout] by benibiker

Oct 30, 2006 (12:36 pm)

Replying to: farout (Aug 29, 2006 12:34 pm)
All I can say is that's what my trip computer tells me and I verify it by dividing the number of miles I drive with the gallons I use to fill up my Jeep. You say impossible... Nothing's impossible... Maybe my Liberty's exhaust, intake manifold, valves, etc. just came together just right. Maybe the fact I live in Honolulu? I'm just telling you what I get...

#25 of 62 Re: Jeep Liberty: MPG - Real World Numbers [steve_] by cybdiver

Nov 16, 2006 (7:05 pm)

Replying to: steve_ (Jul 14, 2006 10:04 am)
I have an 02 and stopped looking at the mpg. If you have a jeep then you can't care about MPG. They are notorious.
A V6 3.7 is a hefty engine don't expect to get toyota miles.
 
You bought a Jeep to go rough, did you think you could go cheap too? Want Miles get a Rav4 just stay off the trails you will block them when that thing gets stuck.
 
Having a Jeep is a auto love thing. You tell someone you have a Jeep then move on. They don't get it. They don't understand but they respect you. A Jeep is Respect.
 
There are Rolls, Mercedes, Porsche, and there are Jeeps.
Even a Hummer does not get the respect a Jeep does.
It says something about the owner. You are a free spirit, able to go over obstacles.
As the legend goes--
It's a Jeep thing, you wouldn't Understand.!

#26 of 62 Re: About the 6 speed manual [theronrohr] by glhperformance

Nov 24, 2006 (5:54 am)

Replying to: theronrohr (Aug 30, 2006 9:43 pm)
I have the 6 speed I average 20mpg I have seen 23 and as low as 18 using 4wd in the dead of winter.

#27 of 62 Re: About the 6 speed manual [glhperformance] by caribou1

Nov 24, 2006 (8:57 am)

Replying to: glhperformance (Nov 24, 2006 5:54 am)
It seems you're not gaining anything with the manual shifter. Are you happy with it? How easy is the clutch in heavy traffic after a day's work or a long walk in the forest?

#28 of 62 Re: About the 6 speed manual [caribou1] by theronrohr

Nov 30, 2006 (1:43 am)

Replying to: caribou1 (Nov 24, 2006 8:57 am)
Between 18 and 23 mpg with an average of 20 sounds pretty good compared to most other postings i've read. Usually people with the automatic are getting more like 15 average. I suppose it depends on where you drive too.
 
How is the manual to drive? I would guess since its a big engine it should be easy to shift but maybe a little slow to engage. (compared with the small cars i've driven with manuals.)

#29 of 62 2002 Liberty Sport Mileage by ecraman

Nov 30, 2006 (5:53 pm)

Our 2002 Liberty Sport will do about 13 around town and at best 21 on the highway. 2005 CRD does 26 all of the time but that is mostly highway.

#30 of 62 Piggy by bobkeener

Feb 28, 2007 (1:34 pm)

Replying to: ecraman (Nov 30, 2006 5:53 pm)
My big problem with my Liberty is she is a piggie, 12 mpg city and 14 mpg highway. I have never owned another car I did not get in the EPA rating for gas mileage. My 94 Jetta got even better than the EPA rating.
I am naming her Miss Piggy.
Anyone else disappoint with the economy of the Liberty? Is it just mine or do they all do this bad?

#31 of 62 Re: Piggy [bobkeener] by jayrider

Feb 28, 2007 (4:51 pm)

Replying to: bobkeener (Feb 28, 2007 1:34 pm)
you must have a problem because most everyone is reporting the low 20's cruising on the highway at 60 mph.

#32 of 62 2006 Liberty Limited by stingray66

Mar 28, 2007 (10:50 am)

Bought this vehicle new for my wife. After review of all contenders in this class, she settled on the Limited model, hoping to receive respectable mileage. This is our 4th Jeep, we know we sacrifice a little but this "vehicle" gets absolute miserable mileage. We now have 5,000 + miles and I have tracked every tank from the 1st 200 miles. Best ever achieved is 18.4 on a 300 mile all highway trip. Generally see 14-16 on the highway with mileage around town at 10 mpg (really) or less. After 1st 3,000 miles, switched to Mobil 1. No dramatic gain except an excellent oil. 2 different dealers have said nothing they can do except drive it and get some miles on it, it will improve with break-in. 5,000 miles and no improvement. Very disappointed and thinking of getting rid of this "lousy" vehicle. Our 2000 Gr. Cherokee 4.7 L gets better. My Suburban got better. Jeep is not wanting to do anything and have turned a deaf ear to the issue. Anyone have any suggestions to help improve the mileage?? If it weren't for the "crappy" mileage, we could probably learn to like the car, but this is a major irritant.

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