Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 8 recorded runs

Jeep Liberty 0–60 Times

The Jeep Liberty 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Jeep Liberty is the 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.70 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Jeep Liberty is the 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD, which took 10.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 77.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Jeep Liberty tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.60 seconds The average quarter mile time is 17.11 seconds at 79.42 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.8sec 2002 Limited Edition
Average 0–60 9.60sec Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 17.11sec @ 79.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.1sec 2005 Sport CRD
2008 Jeep Liberty

Across 8 verified runs, the Jeep Liberty ranges from 8.8 to 10.1 seconds 0–60, with a 9.60-second average.

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Tests by model year

8 tests · 5 years

2008

Jeep Liberty · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2008 Jeep Liberty Limited
9.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
0–60 mph 9.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.00 sec
Trap Speed 81.0 mph
Engine 3.7L V6
Drivetrain 4x4
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 15 C / 21 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Suv
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #2 of 8
2008 Jeep Liberty Limited

2006

Jeep Liberty · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.90 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2006 Jeep Liberty Renegade
9.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.90s ¼ mi @ 79.3 mph
0–60 mph 9.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.90 sec
Trap Speed 79.3 mph
Engine 3.7L V6
Drivetrain 4x4
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 15 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Suv
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #3 of 8
2006 Jeep Liberty Renegade

2005

Jeep Liberty · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.30 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#04
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD
9.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.10s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph
0–60 mph 9.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.10 sec
Trap Speed 79.0 mph
Engine 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain 4x4
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 19 C / 24 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Suv
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #4 of 8
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD
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2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
0–60 mph 10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.30 sec
Trap Speed 77.0 mph
Engine 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain 4x4
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 19 C / 24 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Suv
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #7 of 8
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD
#08
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD
10.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 74.5 mph
0–60 mph 10.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.50 sec
Trap Speed 74.5 mph
Engine 2.8L Turbo Diesel I-4
Drivetrain 4x4
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 19 C / 24 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Suv
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #8 of 8
2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD

2004

Jeep Liberty · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 9.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.89 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
2004 Jeep Liberty Limited
9.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.89s ¼ mi @ 80.6 mph
0–60 mph 9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.89 sec
Trap Speed 80.6 mph
Engine 3.7L V6
Drivetrain 4x4
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 15 C / 19 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Suv
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #5 of 8
2004 Jeep Liberty Limited

2002

Jeep Liberty · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 17.10 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#01
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph
0–60 mph 8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.70 sec
Trap Speed 83.0 mph
Engine 3.7L V6
Drivetrain 4x4
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 14 C / 18 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Suv
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #1 of 8
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition
#06
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition
10.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.50s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
0–60 mph 10.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 17.50 sec
Trap Speed 81.0 mph
Engine 3.7L V6
Drivetrain 4x4
Transmission 4A
MPG EPA 14 C / 18 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Suv
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #6 of 8
2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest Jeep Liberty on record is the 2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.8 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.70 seconds at 83.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Jeep Liberty is the 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport CRD, which takes 10.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 8 verified runs, a Jeep Liberty reaches 60 mph in 9.60 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.11 seconds at roughly 79.4 mph.
We have verified test data for 5 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Jeep Liberty can do, not a single marketing claim.

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