“The new small Jeep is still a truck at heart, and it's well behind its car-based competitors when it comes to ride quality, body control, steering action and general responsiveness.”, With the changeover from 2007 to 2008, the Jeep Liberty grew. And no, for those wondering it isn't just cloth; there are ribs of metal and insulation sandwiched between the two layers.”, Beyond the Sky Slider, there’s more to find inside the 2008 Jeep Liberty. It's also easy to get into the rear cargo area of the Liberty from the back of the vehicle, thanks to the new swing gate/flipper glass system that Jeep is patenting.”. The improvement garnered the Liberty an additional star in the government's rollover rating. When they were trail-running, TruckTrend.com observed, “Engine power was sufficient and throttle response smooth. The lone engine is a 210-horsepower 3.7-liter V6. Annoyingly, there's a large hump around the transfer case which translates into a footwell that can be cramped, and worse there's no dead pedal whatsoever.”, These weren’t the only criticisms. To start, we decided to try to use the Liberty's electrical supply without the engine running, and then switch the engine on if and when needed. It's a very different place from the old Liberty, though with better fit and finish. Our test car came with a $345 Premium Sound Group option, which gave us Sirius Satellite Radio and a six-disc in-dash CD/MP3/WMA player. The fan whirred for about 3 seconds and then the machine died. TheCarConnection.com’s automotive experts researched reviews from the Web’s most respected sites and combined these findings with our own to compile this conclusive appraisal of the 2008 Jeep Liberty. EdmundsInsideLine.com noted, “Compared to the outgoing Liberty, the '08 model has a wheelbase that's nearly 2 inches longer. Rate and Review your car for The Car Connection. Jeep testers at Automobile.com recognized the Nitro inside the 2008 Jeep Liberty, too. See body style, engine info and more specs. The owner’s manual offers no suggestions about what to do with the other limb.” Internet Auto Guide was less unkind when they wrote, “The previous Liberty had more soft touch surfaces and closer panel gaps, while the current model has more hard-plastic surfaces. One of the principal reasons for buying a Jeep is for its off-road capability; take that away, and you're left with a Jeepless-Jeep. Our Take on the 2008 Jeep Liberty. With this attitude, we racked our brains and ransacked the CNET offices to come up with the most inventive Car Tech applications we could find. For 2008 there are two models, the Sport and the Limited. All models have a V6 engine paired with either a manual or an automatic transmission. … As mentioned above, cabin gadgetry is in short supply on the Liberty Sport. The redesigned SUV also comes optional with an industry first -- a unique Sky Slider full-length canvas roof. Beyond handling trails and two-tracks like fish swim and bees buzz, the latest Liberty’s MSRP represents a solid value in the compact SUV class, and factory incentives sweeten the pot even further. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of Jeep Liberty Sport 4x4 3.7L V-6 Command-Trac automatic (157 kW / 214 PS / 210 hp), edition of the year 2008 since mid-year 2007 for North America U.S., including acceleration times 0-60 mph, 0-100 mph, 0-100 km/h, 0-200 km/h, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, power-to-weight ratio, … However, if you’re apt to put a wheel on a trail or have another genuine need for the kind of performance that the Liberty provides, spend some time in one and you’ll be impressed. The resultant mall crawler has precious few interior comforts. See pricing for the Used 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport Utility 4D. The automatic's shifts are a bit clunky. The popcorn maker is willing, but the electricity supply is weak. Our Liberty Sport tester came with an optional $895 four-speed automatic transmission (the standard close-ratio six-speed manual sounds a bit more interesting), which suffered from occasional gear hunting when driving around the hills of San Francisco. I currently have 2 2008 Jeep Libertys, 1 a Limited and the other a sport. This not only limited the number of extension cords we could plug, but also the number of devices that we could connect directly to the power supply. Also offered is Selec-Trac II ($445), a full-time system that allows use of four-wheel drive on dry pavement. Among compact SUVs, the Liberty is one of the more rugged and trucklike choices, ideally suited toward light towing or more serious off-roading. Property of pickleman51 . We eventually found a two-prong extension cord, and set about connecting our kitchen gadgets. The resultant mall crawler has precious few interior comforts. It is similar to — surprise — the Dodge Nitro.”, Regardless of whether the Liberty, Jeep’s new SUV for 2008, looks more like a Dodge Nitro or Jeep’s own Commander isn’t really the issue for the editors here at TheCarConnection.com. Navigating satellite radio channels was made easy by the speed at which you can scroll through the stations using the variable-speed dial and by the Music Type button, which enables you to skip to a specific genre (rock, classical, country) and then searching within that category. Our list of 17 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 Jeep Liberty. This five-passenger compact SUV comes with standard two-wheel drive and available four-wheel drive. The Jeep Liberty Sport has been redesigned for 2008 to look even more macho than its predecessor. Internet Auto Guide clearly lays out the 2008 Liberty’s model lineup: it “is offered in two trim levels, both with rear- or four-wheel drive. 17.4 Avg MPG. PPMY Index and Problem Occurrence Trend. The Jeep(r) Liberty has remained a leader in the mid-size sport-utility vehicle (SUV) market since its introduction in 2002. When driving at freeway speeds, throttle response is laggardly, and the engine makes more noise than headway when called upon for midrange acceleration. Rain-soaked or snow-covered roads won’t pose much of an obstacle to the Liberty. It runs great its in great shape. Browse all 2008 Jeep Liberty listings in your area ». In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 3.7L V6 GAS Automatic 4 Speed Sport Utility Added Dec 2016 • 369 Fuel-ups. The models are Sport ($20,330), Sport 4WD ($21,940), Limited ($24,515), and Limited 4WD ($26,125). The 4x4 works. Jeep has dropped prices on the Liberty for 2008, which, combined with the redesign and new features, makes it a much stronger value than last year's model. TruckTrend.com effused, “Our favorite interior change is the industry-exclusive Sky Slider optional power sunroof, which almost makes the Liberty feel like a convertible when it's fully open.” Internet Auto Guide said, “For wow factor, it will be hard to beat Jeep's new Sky Slider canvas roof. However, its capability comes at a price; the Jeep’s on-road ride and handling are not as carlike as some other SUVs that couldn’t begin to keep up with the Liberty off road. © 2021 CNET, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rated the Liberty “good” for front impacts but “marginal” for side impacts. If you want something that just looks like it could go off road, but can’t, there are better choices. The Car Connection is published by. Acoustic output via the audio system's six speakers (four 6.5-inch door-mounted speakers and two tweeters) was strong but not particularly refined. Thus thwarted, we decided that the battery needed extra charging. 2008 Jeep Liberty Overview. The 2008 Jeep Liberty is a midsize SUV available in Sport and Limited trim levels and with a choice of two- or four-wheel drive. The automatic-transmission and transfer-case gearing helped us to climb extremely steep sections, as you'd expect a Jeep to be able to do.”. In fact, the traction control works so well that I didn’t even need to engage 4 high to keep on trucking.” This is a much more realistic benefit for most SUV drivers, and the 2008 Jeep Liberty’s capabilities are probably overkill for such things. Find your perfect car with Edmunds expert reviews, car comparisons, and pricing tools. © 2021 The Car Connection. The two-wheel-drive Liberty talks the off-road talk, but is unlikely to walk the walk. Save up to $3,145 on one of 481 used 2008 Jeep Liberties near you. Its saving grace, however, was a 110-volt AC electrical outlet forward of the rear seats, which gave us the opportunity to bring in our own external devices. The 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport combines rugged exterior styling with easy-to-use cabin electronics and reasonable gas mileage for a car in its segment. 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4WD 4dr features and specs at Car and Driver. MSNAutos.com also called out some practical features: “Nifty touches: I appreciated how easy it is to fold down the rear seatbacks for additional cargo room. Jeep also added a four-wheel drive system and an optional sunroof. With its redesign of the Liberty, Jeep has taken what was one of the first cute-utes on the market and turned it into a … Property of NotYerAverageBear . For example, most SUVs and car-based crossovers are not designed for genuine off-road romps. Not many editors from around the Web drove the 2008 Jeep Liberty with the six-speed manual, but the experts from TheCarConnection.com put hundreds of miles on one. We're not convinced. Solid, well made, gives you the feeling that you are in a safe vehicle. 2008 Jeep Liberty 4WD 4dr Sport I have a 2008 jeep liberty north edition 3.7L v6 4x4 for sale. Pricing for the 2008 Jeep Liberty starts under $21,000, with four-wheel drive adding about $1,600. It’s a curious thing about the 2008 Jeep Liberty--expert reviews of the new, larger second-generation model ranged from tepid praise to downright harsh. i think a more flexible transmission would have made this car one of the best jeeps ever made! Similar to the Jeep Commander, the Liberty has a flat slab of a dashboard punctuated by a series of molded plastic storage compartments. We tapped the cell phone department for a handset that needed charging and went to find out if the Jeep could charge something that required less power. 4 NEW 4WD SYSTEM RULES THE ROAD Introducing Selec-Trac ® II, the most advanced four-wheel-drive (4WD) system in its class, (1) now exclusively available on the all new 2008 Jeep Liberty. Certified Pre-Owned: No. If you’ll never go off road in a million years, consider other SUVs. Learn more about Price, Engine Type, MPG, and complete safety and warranty information. It makes 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque and can be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. Both the standard and the upgraded audio systems on the Liberty also come with a front-mounted auxiliary-input jack, allowing drivers to stream songs from their iPods--another nice touch. The worst complaints are electrical, windows / windshield, and fuel system problems. One of the most noteworthy additions to the cabin of the 2008 Liberty (but not, alas, on our test car) is the availability of the Sky Slider full-length, open-canvas roof made from reinforced-acrylic cloth, which gives both rows of passengers a full view of the heavens and adds an extra $1,200 to the price tag. Under the hood The Liberty Sport comes with a single engine choice in the form of a 3.7-liter V-6 making 210 horsepower and 235 foot-pounds of torque, enough to give it a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic. Was the Jeep's electrical outlet good for anything? We noticed the yellow light on the dash-mounted AC activation button had turned off, so we reached over and reset it. While it might be comfortable, we are puzzled by the market positioning of the two-wheel drive Liberty Sport. Once more, the devices turned on briefly and then turned off. The Jeep Liberty is now a more handsome vehicle, with a more rugged shape that shows off the promise of the vehicle’s off-road performance. Alas, the NYTimes.com was not impressed with the results: “On the road, the Jeep’s ride and handling could be charitably described as unfortunate. Jeep's new Liberty is a huge improvement. Another prominent change in the 2008 Jeep Liberty is an increase in available features, from big-ticket items to smaller, more subtle updates, including Bluetooth, a MyGIG audio system, and rain-sensing wipers. All of that extra length has been given over to the rear-seat passengers, who badly needed it. As TruckTrend.com recognized, that’s the direction designers took the 2008 Jeep Liberty: “Exterior changes include squared-off headlamps, a flattened hoodline, and a less rounded body--Jeep has definitely masculinized the Liberty's styling.”  Motor Trend agrees that with the Liberty, Jeep has amped up the manly appeal: “…it gets a more macho-looking Jeep seven-slat grille, replacing the more rounded, friendly-looking grille that ironically has been applied to the iconic, macho Wrangler.”, About the interior design, EdmundsInsideLine.com writes, “The interior has sobered up. On the freeway, the Liberty Sport delivers a surprisingly smooth and comfortable ride: bumps and expansion joints are soaked up without the noisy, bone-shaking experience associated with the Wrangler. In many ways, we figured, having a generic electrical outlet is better than any number of onboard gadgets as it allows occupants of the car to bring their own choice of gadget on the road. We really wanted our Jeep snacks. The 2008 Jeep Liberty comes in two trims: Sport and Limited. Nelly. The reviewer for the NYTimes.com complained, “I was overwhelmed by the cheap look of the cabin, which provided all the charm of being seated in a plastic bucket. The legroom is still tight, but being forced to sit in the back of a Liberty no longer violates the Geneva Conventions.” ConsumerGuideAuto must have employed editors with shorter legs and longer torsos, as they thought the interior had “fine legroom, but headroom is limited for tall occupants, despite a high build. Call (844) 443-9133 for more information. The base four-wheel-drive system is Jeep's Command Trac, a part-time system designed for off-road use. We abandoned our mobile kitchen idea and set our sights a bit lower. At 16 mpg city/22 mpg highway, the two-wheel drive Liberty Sport gets just 1 mile per gallon better fuel mileage in the city and on the freeway than its four-wheel drive counterpart, but it begs the question that we asked during our review of the equally tarmac-bound 2007 Jeep Compass: why get a Jeep if you don't want to go off road? Color: Jeep Green Metallic Clearcoat The first obstacle we ran into was the fact that every extension cord we could find had a three-pin plug on it, whereas the Jeep's AC outlet has only two pins. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. The Good The 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport combines rugged exterior styling with easy-to-use cabin electronics and reasonable gas mileage for a car in its segment. Its 3.7-liter V-6 is torquey enough, but acceleration is nothing special, nor is fuel economy. Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive. In other words, pick the right tool for your job, and you’ll probably be happy with your choice. Description: Used 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD for sale - $3,914 - 202,052 miles with Alloy Wheels, Quick Order Package. The cabin feels narrow and snug overall, though Liberty's high-set seats provide a commanding view of the road.”, For Jeep, 2008 is a year of plasticky interiors, from the entry-level Compass right up to the 2008 Liberty. View similar cars and explore different trim configurations. Despite its basic appearance, we were generally impressed with the usability of the Liberty Sport's stereo. They call it like this: “at first glance, especially from the rear three-quarters, the ‘all-new’ Jeep Liberty has an uncanny resemblance to the Dodge Nitro.” EdmundsInsideLine jumps on this similarity: “You might think that the 2008 Jeep Liberty midsize SUV is just a Dodge Nitro wearing a Jeep Commander mask.”, While there is a familial link to the Nitro (the trucks share a common platform, although the Liberty is two inches shorter), the Liberty is distinguished from the Dodge by the Jeep hallmark grille and other details. Jeep … The Liberty managed both a poor ride and lackluster handling, which is a stunning lack of achievement.”, TheCarConnection.com’s car experts don’t hate the Liberty’s road manners nearly so much, and tend to agree with the point made by EdmundsInsideLine.com about the SUV’s suspension. All the electronics make for an impressive launch in the snow. The longer, wider, squarer (and cheaper) Liberty gets … Battery was Replaced a year ago, back brakes were done a year ago. The longer, wider, squarer (and cheaper) Liberty gets an imposing front profile, some notable cabin tech options including Chrysler's MyGig system, and an available Sky Slider roof giving all passengers an open-top driving experience. There are plenty of SUV-ish crossovers out there. Still, it's not an unpleasant cockpit.”, While Jeep has strayed away from its roots of producing only highly capable off-road vehicles, the 2008 Jeep Liberty remains a true rock-hopper. Problem with your 2008 Jeep Liberty? All Rights Reserved. In addition, it appears that when the design team did the footwells they took 'footwell' literally. The 2008 Liberty only propulsion source is the 3.7-liter PowerTech V-6 with Jeep deciding not to continue with the CRD (diesel-powered) version of the sport utility due to changing emission standards. See good deals, great deals and more on Used 2008 Jeep Liberty. Color: Silver Read expert reviews on the 2008 Jeep Liberty from the sources you trust. To our dismay, however, the same thing happened again: neither of the devices would run for more than a couple of seconds without cutting out. Search from 181 Used Jeep Liberty cars for sale, including a 2008 Jeep Liberty 4WD Limited, a 2008 Jeep Liberty 4WD Sport, and a undefined. Sometimes a vehicle with a comfortable ride doesn’t handle very well. The Liberty’s manual-shifter throws are longer than on a sports car, obviously, but the mechanical precision of the gearbox was bliss. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion. I did it with just one hand. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2008 Jeep Liberty North Edition 3.7L V6 GAS Manual 6 Speed Sport Utility Added Nov 2015 • 109 Fuel-ups. The Grand Cherokee receives a slightly revised appearance as part of a … Sport 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 6M) 22 … Request a dealer quote or view used cars at MSN Autos. The Jeep Liberty's 110-volt AC outlet is activated by a button on the dash. Used 2008 Jeep Liberty RWD 4dr Sport, from Lithia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Portland in Portland, OR, 97232-2720. Like the 2007 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon we reviewed early this year, the Liberty Sport also had a DVD video logo on its head unit, which left us scratching our heads, as there is no option for any factory-installed screen-based media in the car. Its Spartan interior is brightened up by some advanced available tech options. Test the tech Regular readers of CNET Car Tech will know that this section is usually dedicated to evaluating a unique or outstanding technical feature of the review car. Its Spartan interior is brightened up by some advanced available tech options. Get KBB Fair Purchase Price, MSRP, and dealer invoice price for the 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport Utility 4D. While nearly everything else is new on the 2008 Jeep Liberty, a proven 3.7L V6 provides power for the Liberty line. Nevertheless, the two-wheel-drive Liberty Sport is a car that is far more tuned for the freeway and the shopping mall than it is for the trail. Our vast selection of premium accessories and parts ticks all the boxes. For that kind of money, the Liberty Sport finds itself competitively priced against other pseudo-SUVs such as the two-wheel drive versions of the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder. Looking for a different year of the Jeep Liberty? The Sport begins at $21,025 for rear-wheel drive and is $22,635 with four-wheel drive. However, most folks don’t commute over trails named “Hell’s Revenge.” With welcome honesty, the GarageBlog admitted, “We didn’t have an opportunity to check out the Liberty’s skills in the dirt, but we did manage to drive it in a couple of inches of snow. While the Liberty Sport comes with two four-wheel drive options, our test car was the entry-level, two-wheel drive model, meaning that our weeklong review with the car was strictly confined to the road. A couple of options that are available but that did not make it to our tester are Chrysler's hard-drive-based MyGig multimedia system and its UConnect Bluetooth hands-free calling interface. Simply put, there are far better powertrains out there.” Internet Auto Guide wasn’t particularly impressed either: “The 3.7-liter V6 is only adequate in this vehicle. Their criticisms reveal something important about SUVs; there are subsets to this huge segment of vehicles, and it’s important to know what you want your vehicle to do while you’re evaluating alternatives. We were able to easily navigate MP3 files using the basic graphics shown on the stereo's two-line dot matrix display and for Sirius Satellite radio, the shown information for station name, song title, and genre. Blaming it on lack of electrical charge, we turned on the Liberty's engine and tried again. The Jeep Liberty received a complete redesign for the 2008 model year with a more boxy look, like that of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, the latter of which lasted until its final production in December 2011.The 2008 Liberty debuted at the 2007 New York International Auto Show.. With the smaller Patriot and Compass crossover SUVs now available to cater to economy conscious buyers, the … If you can drive a manual, consider this combination before making your purchase decision. The same characteristics that make for good off-road performance can also enhance on-road safety when the weather turns ugly. TheCarConnection.com editors concur with the Web’s majority opinion that the Liberty is not a land jet. The Bottom Line The redesigned 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x2 is perfect for those who want to look like they go off-road but who never leave the asphalt. The Liberty is available with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, both in Sport or Limited trim. The popcorn machine whirred again and died. The 2008 Jeep Liberty is 2.5 inches longer overall and its wheelbase is two inches longer than that of its predecessor. Quality is at the heart of everything we do at CARiD, so whatever your project, our brand name products and qualified experts will ensure success. Here you can see the history of the car 1J8GN28K58W215280 2008 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT with mileage 209193 mi A Sport models come standard with a six-speed manual transmission; a four-speed automatic ($825) is optional for Sport and standard on Limited. While much of what’s on the 2008 Jeep Liberty is standard fare, one feature caught the attention of almost every reviewer: the huge canvas sunroof. Certified Pre-Owned: No. It’s important for SUV shoppers to know what they want their truck to do. 2008 Jeep Unlimited Liberty going strong by Marie from Port Charlotte on September 2, 2020 I bought my Jeep in 2011, she is a 2008 Jeep Limited with 179,000 miles on it. An hour and a half later, we check on our phone and it was fully charged. “Blindfolded in the driver's seat, the interior of the Liberty and the Nitro are almost the same. Sometimes a good-handling vehicle has an uncomfortable ride. New parts In the last 6 months, new … The NYTimes.com gets it right with this observation, “The 2008 model, about two inches longer than its predecessor, has an unmistakable Jeep grille combined with squared-off, go-anywhere pugnacity.”, Off road, there are few compact or mid-size SUVs that will scrabble up hills or drive off cliffs as well as the 2008 Jeep Liberty. Reviewers praise the 2008 Jeep Liberty for its restyled interior, more macho-looking exterior and new suspension and steering systems. We did, however, appreciate the way the audio was thrown up into the cabin by the placement of the tweeters on the top of the dashboard. At its most expensive, the price of a heavily optioned Jeep Liberty can approach $32,000. Jeep says that it offers the Liberty with two-wheel drive as standard "to show another side of the Jeep brand performance: efficiency." With this done, we plugged in the extension cord and then the popcorn machine. The Liberty's interior presents the driver and front passenger with bare, rugged, wipe-down-able materials on the dash, doors, and central console. Description: Used 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4WD for sale - $4,100 - 123,819 miles with Alloy Wheels, Quick Order Package. To activate the AC outlet in the rear of the vehicle, drivers must first press a button on the dashboard mounted beneath the stereo. Want to make your 2008 Jeep Liberty one of a kind, keep it running at its peak, or turn it into a high-powered beast? It appears that the Jeep's AC outlet can be used to power low-current devices even with the engine off, but cannot be used for more power-hungry gadgets. Every used car for sale comes with a free CARFAX Report. The 2008 Jeep Liberty has 839 problems & defects reported by Liberty owners. It has decent pickup from a stop, but doesn't provide the willing punch to make passing easy. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. The upgraded audio package gave us the ability to connect our iPod to the stereo. We took the coffee maker and popcorn machine out of the car, jumped in the driver's seat, and drove the Jeep on a 100-mile roundtrip. The four-speed automatic transmission kicks down readily to provide what passing power there is, but the standard six-speed manual transmission's extra gear ratios let the driver keep the engine in its power band.”. When in 4WD AUTO mode, the always-active 4WD transfer case provides continuous, optimum traction that effortlessly con quers rocks, The redesigned 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport 4x2 is perfect for those who want to look like they go off-road but who never leave the asphalt. Outside the Jeep Liberty’s much crisper appearance is a masculine twist on the former version, which was more softly rounded. 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