2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine problems
47 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 47 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 109,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 109,000 miles, and 22% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving at 35 MPH, the engine stalled. The contact was not able to restart the vehicle and another vehicle driving 65 MPH crashed into her on the rear driver's si de. The contact sustained back and neck injuries but no medical attention was sought. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Updated 08-20-14 updated 08/27/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer for diagnostic testing. The engine cooling fan relay switch was replaced four times. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.
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
- Cruise control 32 complaints
- Air conditioning & heating 30 complaints
- Steering 24 complaints