Which is more reliable and has better quality a Jeep Cherokee or a Jeep Liberty?

Sadly, it is time to move on from my '97 Jeep Cherokee :( We had great success with it, it lasted us a long time and has been a great ride. I would really like to stick with Jeeps and right now we're looking at a 2001 Jeep Cherokee or a 2002 Jeep Liberty. So which is a more reliable vehicle that will last a long time? I also would really like to get something with a manual transmission so any thoughts on that would be great.|||Stick with the Cherokee. The Liberty will have a softer ride because of the independent front suspension but the Cherokee's solid front axle is much stronger.|||That is like asking which is better: the flu or meningitis?





They are both awful.





You absolutely cannot purchase vehicles with worse build quality and reliability than the two you mentioned. Your 97 was probably one of the last cars Chrysler made that could be mentioned in the same sentence with the word "reliability" or "quality" and have that sentence not be part of a joke. Chrysler has been on a steady decline since the 80s, and by the time they got to 2001, they were without doubt the worst in the business - and still are, funny that!|||Cherokee is great, but I only hear good things about the Liberty as far as good Jeep transportation, but dosent handle suspention mods to well except lift disc's. Cherokee is a great stick|||Check Consumers Reports April 09 issue or the Dec. buyers guide for the best info. Available at your library.|||both are good/size is different/i have liberty and my wife drives/she likes it|||Hands down the Cherokee!


Avoid Grand Cherokees if you can but the good ol Cherokee is a good vehicle.


Liberty's, especially the early ones had a host of problems ranging from engine failures to wierd electrical problems to the worst rear brakes in modern automotive history. And they roll over alot easier. They are also more difficult to work on in most cases so repair costs will be higher when you have problems.


Yep stick with the Cherokee's


Just my opinion.


Good luck!