The Liberty was the first Jeep to use two new PowerTech engines, a 150 hp 2.4 L I4 and a 210 hp 3.7 L V6. Despite popular belief, the Liberty was not the first Jeep vehicle to use an independent suspension, as the Jeep Wagoneer first used it in the 1960s.
Four-wheel disc brakes were added for 2003. For 2005, a 2.8 L VM Motori turbodiesel engine became available in the CRD model. Although diesel engines are not familiar in the American market, Jeep reported that they sold 10,000 Liberty CRD models in the first calendar year of sales. Only available in 2005 and 2006, the CRD has since been discontinued due to stricter diesel emission standards for 2007.
In August 2006, the Chrysler Group announced they were recalling 832,000 Libertys due to problems with the front suspension lower ball joint. The problem, which affected 2002 to 2006 models, could potentially cause a loss of steering. Chrysler previously recalled 300,000 Liberty models in 2003 because of a similar problem.
The Liberty CRD had two additional recalls, one to comply with EPA regulations and another to replace the torque converter (which was failing on most CRDs) and reprogram the engine to reduce torque.
The Jeep Liberty will receive a complete redesign for the 2008 model year with a more boxy and off-road look, like that of the 2007 Dodge Nitro, which is built on the same platform.
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