Major Problems with 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Victims: 2 Mileage: 23548 miles

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 189000 miles

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee SEAT BELTS Victims: 2 Mileage: 200000 miles

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Problems with AIR BAGS, ROTOR and DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Jeep Grand Cherokee owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
AIR BAGS i was at a bank drive through teller and had placed my vehicle into park to do my paperwork. when...	234 ~ 40626 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 2003 jeep cherokee with 14 000 miles on it and severely warped front rotors. jeep wants me to pay for	50 ~ 13639 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated while driving 65 mph the heater became inoperable without warning. the vehicle was driven to the	49 ~ 45979 miles
SEATS front left seat rail retaining bolt tore loose from the seat bottom frame rail and is resulting in a front...	42 ~ 101676 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM main problem is the steering. ever since i've had the vehicle there have been four alignments conducted and each time...	40 ~ 75040 miles
VISIBILITY heater or defrost does not work right because of a blend door failure and is very unsafe. upon checking around...	38 ~ 59911 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater fails to work on one side of the dash causing great discomfort for the passengers and driver of the	33 ~ 57260 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. the fumes made the driver nauseous and made her feel...	30 ~ 40713 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the heated seat burned the consumer. *jb...	21 ~ 39968 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL sudden acceleration while parking. *jb...	20 ~ 56455 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i took my vehicle in for the routine oil change at the dealership i purchase the vehicle. after that day...	20 ~ 59297 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN transmission changed from park to reverse while passenger was out of vehicle. mr...	19 ~ 17717 miles
STEERING 2003 jeep grand cherokee lorado makes high pitch noise when turning left. dealer says there is not a fix live	14 ~ 108797 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that while bleeding the brakes the cooling fan...	13 ~ 146390 miles
POWER TRAIN i took my vehicle in for the routine oil change at the dealership i purchase the vehicle. after that day...	12 ~ 47130 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. while driving approximately 30 mph the contact engaged the left turn...	11 ~ 126736 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while driving 65 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision. upon impact neither air bag deployed. as a	10 ~ 61470 miles
HEATER CORE > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY i own a 2003 jeep grand cherokee limited with 67.900 miles. the events leading up to the failure of the...	9 ~ 52798 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM at left turn before incoming cars be too close turned accelerating . half way with steering wheel harding it shuts...	8 ~ 84438 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM it appears as though 1999 to 2004 jeep grand cherokees have an issue with "blend door" failure in the hvac...	8 ~ 61400 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT there were no events leading up to the failure. i purchased my jeep in the summer 2003. everything was working...	8 ~ 37647 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER when put into drive vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a wall 20-25 feet away. brake pedal was depressed and	8 ~ 31418 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dual zone climate control in jeep grand cherokee blows hot air on drivers side and cold on passenger side when...	7 ~ 32774 miles
SEAT BELTS the passenger side seat belt locked up and failed to retract unless the buckle was unhooked. the seat belt locking...	7 ~ 65574 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while applying the brakes steering wheel started shaking uncontrollably. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove...	6 ~ 18980 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving 50 mph the vehicle stalled. the driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to start. the	6 ~ 44514 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i took my vehicle in for the routine oil change at the dealership i purchase the vehicle. after that day...	6 ~ 31500 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL sudden acceleration while parking with feet depressed on the brake pedal. cause unknown! ...	6 ~ 28115 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2003 grand cherokee engine over heated when slowing down. *ts the cooling fan relay and cooling fan module was replaced.	5 ~ 21952 miles
TIRES dt: 2003 jeep grand cherokee. the consumer stated driver's side rear tire sidewall disintegrated. there is only 31 000 miles...	5 ~ 35200 miles
SUSPENSION i took my vehicle in for the routine oil change at the dealership i purchase the vehicle. after that day...	5 ~ 123580 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM multiple. purchased vehicle brand new with less than 9 miles. vehicle has required over $6 000 in repairs ranging from...	4 ~ 24950 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that when the turn signal was activated the exterior...	4 ~ 84500 miles
EQUIPMENT i was at a bank drive through teller and had placed my vehicle into park to do my paperwork. when...	4 ~ 61750 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS brake pad and rotor failure after one year and four months of vehicle service. after further research it has been...	4 ~ 20625 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while in cruise control driving up hill the vehicle automatically shifted gears and slowed down. the consumer contacted the dealer	4 ~ 41700 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER i have been told that blend doors in the hvac system are made with a thin plastic which easily...	3 ~ 125000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i pulled into my driveway (which has a small incline) and put the car in park. as soon as i...	3 ~ 56752 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. he experienced difficulty starting the vehicle after its been turned off for...	3 ~ 30000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt: the contact stated that the vehicle consistently stalled and leaked gas. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where...	3 ~ 44333 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the wiring harness rubbed the chassis which resulted in the wires melting and exposing them which almost caused a...	3 ~ 55333 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING while driving vehicle i experienced a sudden loss of power steering. this lasted for approximately 10 seconds before the power...	3 ~ 30167 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM fan motor quit working disabling all hvac including defroster. dealer replaced resistor but said wiring harness needed to be replaced...	3 ~ 7667 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2003 jeep grand cherokee limited 1.cruise control kicks out when on the highway driving 2.front end makes horrible noises when...	3 ~ 17157 miles
STRUCTURE the dash board was very shiny and at night it was worse consumer stated he could barely see the road....	3 ~ 23000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE gas tank subject to fire from rear inpact...	2 ~ 144000 miles
TRAILER HITCHES tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. the contact received a recall notification regarding the trailer hitch however...	2
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE 2003 jeep grand cherokee front drivers seat broke. seat detached from floor. trying to repair. very dangerous to drive. *tr...	2 ~ 102000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM complaint about a jeep grand cherokee laredo 2003. front passenger side window fell suddenly by itself while driving problem with	2 ~ 20000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. while driving 10 mph the vehicle's power steering failed without warning. the...	2 ~ 67000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM driver sdie blows cold air when heat is on passenger side is blows hot. no corrections made at this time.	2 ~ 27000 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY auto defrost has caused driver side rearview mirror to become foggy making it very difficult to see. *jb...	2 ~ 24871 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HOOD > BODY 2003 grand cherokee engine over heated when slowing down. *ts the cooling fan relay and cooling fan module was replaced.	2 ~ 12500 miles
COLUMN > STEERING dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle received a general maintenance inspection at a dealership the dealer determined the steering	2 ~ 37950 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle had approximately 50 000 miles when engine service light came on. took vehicle to dealer who noticed gasoline leaking...	2 ~ 110000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT 2003 jeep liberty ball joints replaced approx. 30 000 miles under manufacturer recall at that time vehicle was making significant...	2 ~ 44000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES dt: 2003 jeep grand cherokee. the consumer stated driver's side rear tire sidewall disintegrated. there is only 31 000 miles...	2 ~ 53000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2003 jeep grand cherokee with less than 33 000 miles was repaired for the same problem twice this year...	2 ~ 42500 miles
WHEELS the front brakes on the consumers 2003 jeep cherokee wore out irregularly.(nar) *jb the front brake rotors caused the vehicle...	2 ~ 74694 miles
PARKING BRAKE after conducting business at a drive in bank consumer proceeded to leave. consumer placed foot on the accelerator and the...	2 ~ 44000 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION while backing out front end collapsed without warning. ak nm...	2 ~ 26450 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE similar to the summary in odi id #10026122 2003 jeep grand cherokee hesitates on acceleration malfunction indicator light flashes and...	2 ~ 7800 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS 2003 jeep grand cheeokee larado - i was rear ended (stopped and hit by another car at about 20-25 mph)...	2 ~ 9850 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS seatbelt did not hold consumer during a collision. upon impact his head went through the window. *ak...	2 ~ 37500 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING loud tapping noise emitted by the emissions canister under the hood on drivers side....	2 ~ 24871 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY 2003 jeep grand cherokee. consumer writes in regards to restraint control module replacement parts not available to repair recall and...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. the contact was driving with the cruise control activated at 60...	1 ~ 75000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2003 jeep grand cherokee vehicle lock switch does not work must use the remote to lock vehicle. i believe this	1 ~ 65000 miles
VALVE > TIRES i just had the valve stems replaced (due to cracking) on my jeep. they were coded as tr413 (obviously the...	1 ~ 30000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION multiple. purchased vehicle brand new with less than 9 miles. vehicle has required over $6 000 in repairs ranging from...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM multiple. purchased vehicle brand new with less than 9 miles. vehicle has required over $6 000 in repairs ranging from...	1
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION multiple. purchased vehicle brand new with less than 9 miles. vehicle has required over $6 000 in repairs ranging from...	1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 2003 jeep grand cherokee laredo the jeep was running and in park. i was standing outside about 20 yards away....	1 ~ 83000 miles
HUBCAP/COVER > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. while placing new tires on the vehicle the bolt moved out of...	1 ~ 45000 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had the vehicle for about 8 months and in that time both front windows went out and the	1 ~ 53000 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS i bought a 2003 jeep grand cherokee laredo in 2002 brand new. i now have 42 000 miles on the...	1 ~ 42000 miles
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC total brake failure with no warning. turned out that the brake booster hose had fallen off its connection. *jb...	1 ~ 60600 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM strange electrical issues start happening. my car wouldn't start and couldn't be jump started. had to be towed to the...	1 ~ 69951 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN dt: prior to failure the vehicle was hard to steer. i turned into a parking lot and it sounded like...	1 ~ 31000 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt: consumer states: vehicle cuts off while going down the highway no warning doing almost 70 mph. nothing worked and...	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN wife parked jeep in driveway placed in park with key out of the ignition. wife exited the vehicle walked to...	1 ~ 23548 miles
MACPHERSON STRUT > FRONT > SUSPENSION transmission making noise 1 week after purchase took it in every 2 weeks to have it fixed for first 2...	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS was informed of the potential failure of gen 3 seat belts through a website. i performed my own "elbow" test...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the date below reflects the third time this has occurred. my vehicle has still not repaired to date(4-30-04). the vehicle...	1 ~ 4700 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE purchased a 2003 jeep grand cherokee limited from carmax on sept 30th 2002. immediately after purchasing the vehicle a high...	1 ~ 24923 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt on the passenger side will not unlatch. seat belt tightens and decreases in size when it is moved....	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the jack was not in compliance with driver's needs. the jack would not lift the tire off the ground when...	1
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN 2003 jeep grand cherokee i purchased from neuwirth car dealership in wilmington nc. the reason i now own this vehicle...	1 ~ 14280 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC when braking the pedal felt soft and intermittently the driver would simultaneously apply the accelerator pedal. this caused the vehicle...	1 ~ 3000 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING while traveling on the highway and without prior warning consumer lost control of vehicle went off the road and hit	1
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE over a one (1) month period my car has been serviced by the dealer four (4) times due to a...	1 ~ 12200 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR rear axle's mounting bolt snapped which makes vehicle unable to drive. dealer notified. please provide additional information.*ak...	1
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the rear axle differential needed to be replaced in my new jeep grand cherokee limited...	1 ~ 54 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION suv rear end sways left and right on some roads causing loose handling. dt...	1

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