Jeep Liberty 2WD

20022012 · 8 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
18
Best
19

The Jeep Liberty 2WD has been tested by the EPA across 8 different configurations spanning model years 2002 through 2012. Over this period, the Liberty 2WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 19 MPG, with an overall average of 18 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2012
18
2011
18
2010
18
2009
18
2008
19
2002
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Liberty 2WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Jeep Liberty 2WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Jeep Jeep / Kaiser-Jeep / Willys- Jeep Liberty grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
570
Total Deaths
249

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
18.2%
Fire Occurrence
4.7%
Speeding Involved
13.2%
DUI Involved
18.8%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
12%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes46
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2022
Fatal Crashes52
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.69
2021
Fatal Crashes67
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.46
2020
Fatal Crashes50
Fatalities
20
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2019
Fatal Crashes60
Fatalities
32
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2018
Fatal Crashes62
Fatalities
21
Deaths/Crash
0.34
2017
Fatal Crashes61
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.28
2016
Fatal Crashes75
Fatalities
31
Deaths/Crash
0.41
2015
Fatal Crashes58
Fatalities
23
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2014
Fatal Crashes39
Fatalities
17
Deaths/Crash
0.44

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2011
3
2010
2
2008
5
2002
14
Critical
Moderate
Advisory