The Jeep Liberty, produced from 2002 to 2012, served as a compact SUV bridging the gap between the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee, replacing the Cherokee (XJ) and marking a significant step in Jeep's global lineup.
Performance-wise, the Liberty offered a range of engines, starting with a 2.4L 4-cylinder producing 150 horsepower and 165 lb-ft of torque in 2005, and culminating in a 3.7L V6 delivering 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque by 2012.
Transmission options included 6-speed manual, 5-speed manual, and 4-speed automatic configurations, with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains available.
The Liberty's second generation (KK) shared its platform with the Dodge Nitro, emphasizing its versatility and adaptability.
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Second Generation: 2008-2012
The 2008-2012 Jeep Liberty featured a sole 3.7L iron-block, aluminum-head V6 engine producing 210 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission.
Drivetrain options included 2WD and 4WD, with a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds.
A notable update for this generation was the discontinuation of the diesel engine in the U.S. market due to stricter emissions standards.
2012 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The Jeep Liberty is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine, producing a consistent 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque across configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
2012 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | RWD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited Jet SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited Jet SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | RWD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | RWD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2011 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The 2011 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive.
2011 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | RWD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Vlp Auto w/OD | RWD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2010 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
2010 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | RWD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | RWD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2009 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The 2009 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission.
2009 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2008 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options and features a 6-speed manual transmission.
2008 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
First Generation: 2002-2007
The 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty introduced two new PowerTech engines: a 2.4L inline-4 producing 150 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.7L V6 delivering 210 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission options included a 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, and a heavy-duty 5-speed manual with overdrive, paired with either 2WD or 4WD drivetrains.
Notably, it marked the first use of rack-and-pinion steering in a Jeep, alongside an optional 2.8L VM Motori turbo diesel (2005-2006) for enhanced torque output.
2007 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The 2007 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options and features a 6-speed manual transmission.
2007 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2006 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The Jeep Liberty is equipped with a 3.7L V6 engine, producing a consistent output of 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque across all configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
2006 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport CRD (4 Cyl) SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited CRD (4 Cyl) SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2006 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2005 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The Jeep Liberty is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L SMPI DOHC 16V 4-cylinder engine producing 150 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.7L V6 engine generating 210 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque.
It features a 6-speed manual transmission and is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain configurations.
2005 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
2.4L | SMPI DOHC 16V 4-CYL | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
2.4L | SMPI DOHC 16V 4-CYL | 6 Spd Manual | 2WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 6 Spd Manual | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2005 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque Continued
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport CRD (4 Cyl) SUV |
2.4L | SMPI DOHC 16V 4-CYL | 6 Spd Manual | 4WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited CRD (4 Cyl) SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2004 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The Jeep Liberty is equipped with two engine options: a 2.4L DOHC POWER TECH engine producing 150 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque, and a 3.7L DOHC POWER TECH engine generating 210 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque.
Transmission options include a heavy-duty 5-speed manual with overdrive, and the vehicle is available in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain configurations.
2004 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC POWER TECH | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC POWER TECH | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 2WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | DOHC POWER TECH | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | DOHC POWER TECH | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | DOHC POWER TECH | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | DOHC POWER TECH | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2003 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The Jeep Liberty offers a horsepower range from 150 hp with a 2.4L DOHC engine in a 2WD configuration to 210 hp with a 3.7L DOHC engine in a 2WD configuration.
Torque output varies from 165 lb-ft with the 2.4L engine to 235 lb-ft with the 3.7L engine, both in 2WD configurations.
The vehicle is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains, paired with a heavy-duty 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2003 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 2WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2002 Jeep Liberty Horsepower
The Jeep Liberty is equipped with a 2.4L DOHC engine producing 150 hp and 165 lb-ft of torque in the base configuration, while the 3.7L DOHC engine generates 210 hp and 235 lb-ft of torque in higher configurations.
It is available with both 2WD and 4WD drivetrain options and utilizes a heavy-duty 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive.
2002 Jeep Liberty Horsepower And Torque
Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
Sport SUV |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Sport SUV |
2.4L | I4 | DOHC | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 2WD |
150 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
165 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Renegade SUV |
3.7L | V6 | Hd 5 Spd Manual w/OD | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | Multi Spd Auto | 4WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
Limited SUV |
3.7L | V6 | Multi Spd Auto | 2WD |
210 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
235 ft-lbs @ 4,000 rpm |
2010 Jeep Liberty
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