Jeep Liberty MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Jeep Liberty model year from 2002 to 2012 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Liberty has been offered with 3.7L 6-cyl, 2.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2006 (up to 21 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Jeep Liberty fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17–18 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 17–18 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 17–18 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 17–18 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 17–19 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 17 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 17–21 MPG | 2.8L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 17–21 MPG | 2.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 16–19 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 17–19 MPG | 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 16–17 MPG | 3.7L 6-cyl | — | — |
2012 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2012 Liberty was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Liberty 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2011 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2011 Liberty was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Liberty 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2010 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2010 Liberty was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Liberty 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2009 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2009 Liberty was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Liberty 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2008 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2008 Liberty was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Liberty 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Liberty 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Liberty 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2007 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2007 Liberty was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2006 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2006 Liberty was EPA-rated in 5 versions (2.8L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Diesel | 19 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2005 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2005 Liberty was EPA-rated in 7 versions (2.8L 4-cyl, 2.4L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 2.8L 4-cyl | Automatic 5-spd | Diesel | 19 | 24 | 21 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 22 | 20 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 24 | 20 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2004 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2004 Liberty was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2003 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2003 Liberty was EPA-rated in 6 versions (2.4L 4-cyl, 3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 2.4L 4-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty/Cherokee 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
2002 Jeep Liberty: engines & MPG
The 2002 Liberty was EPA-rated in 4 versions (3.7L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Liberty 4WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Liberty 2WD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 16 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Jeep Liberty get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Liberty range from 17 to 21 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2006 model year.
What engines does the 2012 Jeep Liberty have?
The 2012 Liberty was EPA-rated with 3.7L 6-cyl engines — see the 2012 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Jeep Liberty require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline or diesel.
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