2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 12
- 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 12 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. After parking the vehicle, it would not shift into reverse. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,000.
ODI 11157346
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, it reversed into a ditch. The contact was knocked backwards by the vehicle, but was able to get up before being rolled over by the rear tires. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back injuries, cuts, and abrasions to the legs, which required medical attention. The…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10893480
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. After the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 12v527000 (air bags), the vehicle failed to shift gears or go into four wheel drive without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10715713
Power Train
JEEP WILL NOT STAY IN PARK SHIFTS GOOD. *TR
ODI 10637807
Power Train · Service Brakes
I pulled into my driveway (which has a small incline) and put the car in park. As soon as i took my foot off of the brake the vehicle started rolling down my drive way, until pushed the brake pedal and put on the emergency brake. This has happened several times and different places, i.e work, gas station, home, school. This has not cause an accident yet since i've been in the drivers seat every time so far. *tr
ODI 10544408
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
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving 50 mph and once the vehicle was shut off, it exhibited an loud squealing sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was stated that the gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. *tr
ODI 10516028
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
At left turn before incoming cars be too close turned accelerating . Half way with steering wheel harding ,it shuts off. I had to put on brak and turn car on to back carefully . Turned in and stopped to check . For past year with every shut off either starts or not , i had fixed at car dealer. Huffines is the car dealer with all records. *tr
ODI 10498218
Power Train
I was in my garage and put my 2003 jeep grand cherokee into reverse and it accelerated like a bullet out of the garage and i ended up jumping out and falling on the ground and the car hit my neighbors wall. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10354472
Power Train
(1) i pulled the jeep grand cherokee to a stop in front of a self-serve car wash bay where the previous user had left the car wash wand hanging in the middle of the bay. With my foot on the brake, i opened the driver door and put the vehicle in park; then proceeded to exit the vehicle to move the wand. (i did not turn the ignition off since i was only going about 10 feet to move the wander out of the way.) while i…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10116816
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Macpherson Strut · Power Train
Transmission making noise 1 week after purchase, took it in every 2 weeks to have it fixed for first 2 months. Vehicle had 40,000 km. Chrysler dealership answer was for us to do transmission fluid change (our expense), did not stop the noise, gave up after we took vehicle back 5 times, terrible service. Heater motor failed within 1 week of purchase, replace motor switch, heater fan making noise. Rear end was rebuilt…
ODI 10125039
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension
I took my vehicle in for the routine oil change at the dealership i purchase the vehicle. After that day, the vehicle vibrates to the point you cannot play a cd. They are telling me this is how the vehicle performs. I have been to the dealership many times with the same response. I also have taken it to other chrysler dealership with the same answer, it seems that the answer is the same after they look at the repair…
ODI 10070989