2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems
- 40
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 40 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
I was driving and smelled burning. Pulled over on a four lane highway. I then saw smoke. I drove a block away to a safe spot got out of the car and called 911. The firefighters extinguished an electrical fire that started in my passenger side door. They believe the motor in my door caught fire. I had to have the vehicle towed. Now i'm at a loss as to what to do. Thank god i had just dropped my son off at school so…
Fire reported
ODI 11186390
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the windows, locks, and other electrical systems became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric motor and driver side door panel failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times. The local dealer was not contacted. The…
ODI 11019551
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. When attempting to remove the keys from the ignition, the engine was still running. Due to the failure, the battery was changed twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
ODI 10896819
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
The wire harness going to the driver door is not long enough so when you open the door the wires will become lose or disconnect as a result in the power locks,power mirrors,power windows, evic center to malfunction and the all the dome lights remain on. And i'm not the only vehicle to have had this problem there are hundreds wrote on the jeep forum.
ODI 10860312
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the cruise control stopped working and the interior lighting remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the doors and rear windows did not lock. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer (mark's casa chrysler, jeep, albuquerque, new mexico) where it was diagnosed that the master control…
ODI 10992496
Electrical System · Engine
I was traveling on a side street in huntington, wv about 30 mph when all of a sudden the motor shutdown everything shutdown and i tried to move the jeep out of the line of traffic. This is very difficult since there was no power to the vehicle. I was headed toward i-64 on the on ramp when all of a sudden it happen again. Car were coming toward me and with much difficulty i manage to get it partially out of the road.…
ODI 10691262
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System
Heat stops working - issue with doors inside engine - spoke with mechanic said very common on these vehicles and should be recalled. *tr
ODI 10672953
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
Vehicle stops running while driving, power steering stops working as well as the power brakes. Dangerous on highway. Had the crank sensor replaced due to this problem. Thought the problem was resolved but the same problem happened again on 12/22/14. *tr
ODI 10668078
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
When driving down the highway at speed the engine stopped working along with auxiliary systems such as power brakes and steering. The tachometer slowed to 0 rpm and we were able to pull car off the side of road. Upon stopping, the car restarted and no odb codes were identified. This occurs randomly through has a tendency on cold starts after vehicle has been sitting for while. Since loss of all power it is a…
ODI 10605538
Electrical System
Cannot get the power windows to work..after closing & opening the driver door and turning the inside lights off & on it works very rarely.. This started in early june 2014.... This is unsafe when my grandchildren are in there car seats and the windows decide to malfunction.. I am afraid they could exit the jeep while it is moving causing injury or even a fatality !!! *tr
ODI 10606709
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently without warning. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the alternator, the fuel pump, the oxygen 2 sensor, and the cam sensor, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000.
ODI 10704632
Air Bags · Electrical System
I first received a recall notice in jan 2013 and have made numerous attempts to have the recall corrected to no avail through a registered chrysler dealer. I am told the parts are just not available as of yet. I was traveling down the road for approximately 30 minutes at 45 mph when suddenly the airbag light came on. It stayed on for almost 10 minutes then went off, then came back on again within 5 minutes. I was…
ODI 10555035
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Intermittent failure of right stop light and taillight even after bulb replacement. *tr
ODI 10679614
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
I was driving about 40 mph on a four lane highway in traffic when my car engine suddenly shut off. The brakes seized up, but i was able to get the car was able to get the car off on the shoulder. After trying several time to restart the car, i called for assistance. By the time assistance arrived, i was able to start the car and i drove it approximately five mile to my jeep dealer. They found that the crank sensor…
ODI 10615767
Electrical System
The vehicle was parked. A fire began from underneath the driver's seat which is believed to be an electrical fire. It destroyed the seat and surrounding area. No one was in the vehicle at the time. It appeared to smolder for several hours. The fire was detected early enough so that the entire vehicle was not affected. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10515946
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the right directional blinker failed. The blinker remained illuminated constantly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic or repairs performed. The failure mileage was 44,100 and the current mileage was 44,885. ...updated 08/22/13 *bf the consumer stated when he un-locked the door with the key, the hazard lights came on.…
ODI 10509434
Air Bags · Electrical System
In april 2007 i purchased a 2003 jeep grand cherokee from jacky jones chrysler in hayesville nc, in january 2013 i received a recall notice m35 concerning the air bag problem was to be repaired, as of 1/14/2014 after trying to get this resolved for a year, still nothing has been done and i keep getting a runaround, can you help me get this resolved? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information…
ODI 10560057
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Had my jeep for about 4 years now, and i've recently had many issues with it. For one, there's a recall, which parts are not available right now for an orc sensor. The recall letter said there may be a chance that it could cause an electrical distress on the computer. Now, i don't know if these caused many electrical issues or not, but i'd like to see something done about it. Around later november 2012 i took the…
ODI 10501362
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed to cool properly. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the compressor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The following day the failure recurred. The mechanic then rewired the air conditioning unit but to no avail. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10512786
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Turn signals not working, but hazard lights work. *tr
ODI 10446832
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
For an american made car this is very upsetting. Seems like american cars are made to break down and not last. A way for these corporations to make money. My vehicle has no heat and has been viewed by a mechanic and the cost are increasingly unfair. With on 62k miles, this isn't right! *tr
ODI 10442785
Electrical System
Driving along, car simply cuts off. No warning. Solution is to disconnect battery cables, wait about 5 minutes, reconnect and restart. Dealers are baffled. No known reliable fix. Very dangerous if on bridge, interstate or tunnel. Especially a problem at night, as "fix" involves shutting off all lights including hazard warning lights. *tr
ODI 10461302
Electrical System · Turn Signal
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While stopped at a traffic stop, the contact noticed that the driver side turn signal was not illuminated. The contact replaced the fuse for the turn signal however, the failure continued after the repair. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 05/02/12*bf the consumer stated on…
ODI 10455493
Electrical System
03' jeep grand cherokee with 100k miles. Has been well maintained and taken care of. I'm in the navy and am stationed at ns norfolk where there many tunnels. So, i'm driving home from the naval station and my jeep is running perfect, then all of the sudden nothing. It just dies. I let it sit a few minutes after barely making off the road and it started back up. Ever since it has started doing this periodically and…
ODI 10399834
Electrical System · Steering
Power steering leak. ....left turn signal failure it works occasionally. *tr
ODI 10692975