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Jeep Liberty MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
6 model years · 2002–2012
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Jeep Liberty fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Jeep Liberty for 6 model years, 2002 to 2012. Across those years its combined rating runs 16–19 MPG. The latest model year, 2012, has 2 configurations rated 17–18 MPG combined and costing $3,600–$3,800 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2002 is the 2008 Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD, at 19 MPG.
Jeep Liberty MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2012 (KK) Generation page | ||
| 2012 | 17–18 | $3,600–$3,800 |
| 2011 | 17–18 | $3,600–$3,800 |
| 2010 | 17–18 | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2009 | 17–18 | $3,630–$3,840 |
| 2008 | 17–19 | $3,440–$3,840 |
| 2002 (KJ) Generation page | ||
| 2002 | 16–17 | $3,840–$4,080 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Jeep Liberty generations
2 generations between 2002 and 2012. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2012 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Jeep Liberty's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Jeep Liberty run 16–19 MPG across model years 2002 to 2012. The latest year, 2012, is rated 17–18 MPG.
Which Jeep Liberty model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2008 Jeep Liberty Liberty 3.7L 6-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2002, at 19 MPG.
How much does a Jeep Liberty cost to fuel per year?
For MY2012, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,600–$3,800 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,600.
Has the Jeep Liberty's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 17 MPG in 2002 to 18 MPG in 2012, 1 MPG more.
Which Jeep Liberty model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2012. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.