2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee cruise control problems
Owners reported cruise control problems in 32 complaints for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 55,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 12 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When cruise control problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 cruise control complaints that report mileage, the median is about 55,000 miles, and 58% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 12 crashes, 1 fire, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While shifting out of neutral, the vehicle surged forward. The contact depressed the brake pedal with both feet, but the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle crashed into a pole, flipped over three times, and landed on a business sign. Smoke began to rise from the engine and the fire department used the jaws of life to rescue the contact from the vehicle. She sustained injuries to her back and left leg.
2003 jeep grand cherokee has experienced prolonged acceleration problems. The problem at first was subtle, accelerating slowly but noticeably at any speed over 35 MPH. Eventually, the car died at a traffic light. Mechanics repaired the throttle body. Within two weeks of the repair, the car began unwarranted acceleration at full throttle. Engine red lined when put into park or neutral. Genuine jeep part replaced the aftermarket throttle body.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Air bags 257 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 173 complaints
- Brakes 76 complaints
- Seats 67 complaints
- Electrical system 59 complaints
- Engine 47 complaints
- Air conditioning & heating 30 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints