Jeep Liberty Specs

Since 2002 the Liberty has grown 10.6″ in length and gained 11 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2002–2012 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2012 Jeep Liberty, the latest model year on record, is 176.8″ long, 72.4″ wide and 71.3″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 4,127 lb. At 14.7 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Jeep Liberty generation, measured

FIG.01·Jeep Liberty dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2002–2007166.1″71.7″70.9″104.3″4,116 lb
2008–2012176.8″72.4″71.3″105.9″4,127 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Liberty year by year

FIG.02·Jeep Liberty dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2012176.8″72.4″105.9″4,127 lb1
2011176.8″72.4″105.9″4,127 lb1
2010176.8″72.4″105.9″4,127 lb1
2009176.8″72.4″105.9″4,127 lb1
2008176.8″72.4″105.9″4,127 lb1
2007166.1″71.7″104.3″4,010 lb1
2006166.1″71.7″104.3″4,010 lb1
2005166.1″71.7″104.3″3,935 lb2
2004166.1″71.7″104.3″3,935 lb2
2003166.1″71.7″104.3″3,935 lb2
2002166.1″71.7″104.3″4,116 lb1
ROWS 11·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Liberty on the used market

In 1,057 Liberty listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2008–2012 car is the most common: 538 of them (51%), at an average asking price of $4,592. ForCar visitors have decoded 70 Liberty VINs; the most checked model years are 2012, 2011 and 2006.

FIG.05·Jeep Liberty generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2008–201253851%$4,592143,067 mi
2002–200750748%$3,444153,639 mi
Other years121%$4,404132,063 mi
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Liberty fit

FIG.02·Jeep Liberty — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.7 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.7 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 924 cars within 10″ of its length, the Liberty is heavier than 92%.

FIG.03·Jeep Liberty against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 924 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width72.4″70.9″+1.5″
Wheelbase105.9″104.3″+1.6″
Curb weight4,127 lb3,311 lb+816 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Liberty against its rivals

Next to the Dodge Nitro, Chrysler PT Cruiser and Mazda Tribute, the Liberty is the heaviest of the four.

FIG.04·Jeep Liberty against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Jeep Liberty (this car)2012176.8″72.4″4,127 lb
Dodge Nitro2011178.7″73.2″4,105 lb
Chrysler PT Cruiser2010168.9″67.3″3,146 lb
Mazda Tribute2011174.8″71.3″3,428 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2012 Liberty bigger than the 2011?

No. The 2012 and 2011 Liberty are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Liberty or the Dodge Nitro?

The 2011 Dodge Nitro is 1.9″ longer and within 50 lb in weight than the 2012 Liberty.

How much does a used Liberty cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,444 for the 2002–2007 car to $4,592 for the 2008–2012 one, across 1,057 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 11 Liberty model years, 2002 to 2012. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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