DecodedCarsJeep Liberty/Cherokee
3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2007
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 3.7L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 17–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
The 2007 Liberty/Cherokee in brief
The 2007 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee is a SUV - offered with a 3.7L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (16 city / 21 highway), 9% worse than the 2007 SUV - average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Jeep Liberty/Cherokee has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007, classed as Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 17 to 21 MPG.
How the 2005 Liberty/Cherokee compares
The 2005 Jeep Liberty/Cherokee is a SUV - offered with 3 engines (2.8L 4-cyl turbo, 2.4L 4-cyl and 3.7L 6-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 24 highway), 26% better than the 2005 SUV - average of 16.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
2007 Liberty/Cherokee pros & cons
Full 2007 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 112 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Liberty/Cherokee changes by model year
- 2007
- No diesel version any more
- Engine dropped: 2.8L 4-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG down from 21 to 17
- 2006
- Engine dropped: 2.4L 4-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2007 Liberty/Cherokee
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 13 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2007 Toyota RAV4 | 23 MPG | Not rated | 13 |
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 23 MPG | Not rated | 12 |
| 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 18 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Suburban | 16 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2007 Hyundai Tucson | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Jeep. How we calculate this →