Jeep Liberty 2002–2004 car dimensions: 4430 mm long, 1819 mm wide and 1801 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,591 kg. Braked towing is 2,268 kg.
The cabin seats five with supportive front bucket seats and a standard 65/35 split-folding rear bench that folds with one hand. Manual air conditioning is available and standard on Limited and Renegade. Cruise control is optional on Sport and standard on Limited and Renegade. AM/FM radios with cassette or CD are fitted, with an available six-disc changer in the cargo area. Power windows and locks are optional on Sport and standard on higher trims. ABS and side curtain airbags are available. No reverse camera or parking sensors are offered.
Cargo volume is 29 cubic feet with rear seats up and 69 cubic feet with seats folded. The one-hand split-folding rear seats and swing gate with flipper glass ease loading.
Payload is 1150 pounds. Maximum braked towing is 5000 pounds with the 3.7L V6, automatic transmission and Trailer Tow Group, which includes heavy-duty cooling, receiver hitch and wiring. Unbraked towing is 2000 pounds. Manual transmission limits V6 towing to 3500 pounds and I4 to 2000 pounds.
An Off-Road Group is available with skid plates, tow hooks, Trac-Lok differential and heavy-duty cooling for trail and work use.
The cabin feels open and airy with a high roofline and large glass area for good visibility. Front bucket seats sit high, angled and bolstered for solid support on road or trail. Higher trims add available six-way power driver's seat, heated front seats and leather trim. Rear offers 37.2 inches of legroom with a 65/35 split-fold bench and LATCH anchors.
Fuel tank capacity 18.5 gallons. regular unleaded.
Oil and filter change every 6,000 miles normal duty.
NHTSA frontal: driver 5 stars, passenger 4 stars. side driver/passenger 5 stars. rollover 2 stars.
IIHS moderate overlap front: Marginal.
Standard multistage front airbags, three-point belts all positions, child door locks and LATCH.
Available side-curtain airbags and four-wheel ABS with electronic brake-force distribution.
The Liberty takes regular unleaded fuel in an 18.5-gallon tank. V6 models return roughly 14 city/18 highway mpg combined around 16.
Service follows Schedule A for normal use or B for severe conditions such as short trips, dusty roads or off-road. Change oil and filter every 6,000 miles on A, more often on B. rotate tires with oil changes and inspect brakes, hoses and exhaust regularly.
Safety starts with standard multistage front airbags tuned for belt use and crash severity plus a strong unibody safety cage. Side-curtain airbags covering front and rear outboard seats are available, as is four-wheel ABS. NHTSA scores 5/4 frontal, 5/5 side and 2 rollover. IIHS rates moderate-overlap front Marginal. Roof structure exceeds federal crush standards.
Keep the vehicle with routine fluid checks, tire care and underbody inspection after off-road use. The independent-front/solid-rear suspension and available skid plates support long-term durability when serviced on schedule.
Length 4430 mm, Width 1819 mm, Height 1801 mm, Wheelbase 2649 mm (Liberty 2002–2004)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2002 Jeep Liberty sales brochure.