Model year record

2003 Jeep Wrangler

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 132 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension1379,732 mi
Steering1250,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline820,000 mi
Electrical system638,425 mi
Power train: manual transmission61,800 mi
Suspension: front648,000 mi
Air bags5115,000 mi
Seat belts557,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission45,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly423,000 mi
Unknown or other4112,000 mi
Air bags: frontal246,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling224,000 mi
Exterior lighting220,300 mi
Parking brake26,200 mi
Power train2
Power train: driveline: differential unit217,000 mi
Service brakes2130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic26,200 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor250 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages2300 mi
Structure: body2
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields22,500 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator16,200 mi
Electrical system: wiring126,900 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk164,270 mi
Engine138,425 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly16,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys14,182 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system177,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly119,520 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: fuel pump145,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly118,877 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock15 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch129,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift111,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift12,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly16,200 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)118,877 mi
Power train: driveline1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft117,000 mi
Power train: driveline: universal joint16,200 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly110,000 mi
Seats1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip123,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Steering: column17,498 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman17,498 mi
Steering: linkages119,783 mi
Tires1
Tires: sidewall114,098 mi
Vehicle speed control120,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal11,840 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core110 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear129,000 mi
Wheels179,732 mi

The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2004 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.