If you’re looking for an early-2000s Jeep® that still carries that classic rugged charm before the crossover craze took over, this 2004 Jeep Liberty Limited 4×4 now listed on BringATrailer might be your perfect find. With only 24,000 miles on the odometer and offered at no reserve, this well-kept example gives collectors and Jeep enthusiasts a rare glimpse back to when the brand’s SUVs were still unapologetically boxy and trail-ready. Bidding ends Tuesday, October 21, at 1:32 p.m. EDT.
Originally sold new in Washington, D.C., this Light Khaki Metallic Liberty stayed with its original owner until earlier this year. It’s now being offered by a Pennsylvania dealer with a clean D.C. title, a Carfax report showing minor damage in 2023, and fresh service completed ahead of the sale. While the damage entry appears to be cosmetic, the rest of the SUV presents beautifully—especially for a 21-year-old vehicle.
The KJ-generation Liberty replaced the iconic Cherokee (XJ) for the 2002 model year and was positioned between the Wrangler and Grand Cherokee in Jeep’s lineup. It was also the first Jeep to feature rack-and-pinion steering and an independent front suspension, which improved on-road handling without compromising too much off-road capability. Designed by Bob Boniface and inspired by Jeep’s Dakar and Jeepster concept vehicles, the Liberty kept the brand’s signature styling cues like round headlights and the seven-slot grille while modernizing its proportions for the new millennium.
Jeep’s 3.7-liter PowerTech V6 powers this particular Limited model, rated at 210 horsepower and 235 lb-ft of torque when new. The engine is paired with a four-speed 45RFE automatic transmission and a Command-Trac™ part-time four-wheel-drive (4×4) system featuring a dual-range transfer case—meaning this Liberty is still ready for bad weather or a weekend trail adventure. The seller notes that an oil change was recently completed, helping ensure the vehicle is mechanically ready for the next owner.
Exterior highlights include a sunroof, fog lights, power-adjustable mirrors, a swing-out tailgate with a flip-up rear window, and a receiver hitch. Fresh 235/70R16 GT Radial Adventuro HT tires are mounted on factory 16-inch alloy wheels, giving it the stock, period-correct look.
Inside, you’ll find a clean Taupe cloth interior that looks barely used. Features include a power-adjustable driver’s seat, keyless entry, cruise control, air conditioning, and even a cassette stereo—a throwback to simpler times. The cabin layout is straightforward and rugged, in true Jeep fashion, and the 24,000-mile digital odometer confirms its low-mileage authenticity.
With most KJ Libertys long relegated to daily-driver duty, finding one this clean and unmodified is a rare treat. Offered at no reserve, this Liberty Limited could be one of the nicest survivors of its kind left in the U.S. Whether you’re a collector, a nostalgic Jeep fan, or simply someone who appreciates an honest, go-anywhere SUV, this 2004 Liberty 4×4 is a time capsule that’s hard to pass up.
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