2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 20
- 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 20 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v054000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 7/21/15*cn the consumer experienced a problem with the radiator, heat sensor, brakes and tires. Updated…
ODI 10706084
Engine And Engine Cooling
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.
ODI 10621498
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while bleeding the brakes, the cooling fan activated while the vehicle was off. The contact sustained cuts to the arm. The contact spoke with the manufacturer because there was a recall for the cooling fan under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 06v199000 (engine and engine cooling) but the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included…
1 injury
ODI 10508225
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph, the temperature increased and the vehicle was close to overheating. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered that the fan motor was not functioning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the mechanic replaced the fan motor. The failure recurred twice after the repair. The vehicle was…
ODI 10456939
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer states major problems with engine and blown head gasket *tgw
ODI 10453053
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
While stopped at a traffic light my jeep started to accelerate and, even with the brake pedal fully depressed, surged forward. This has happened numerous times in the past week both at traffic lights and at stop signs, always while stopped. The rpms have increased to between 1,500 and 4,500. The jeep dealer attempted to fix it on tuesday, however the problem re-occurred on my way home and again with a mechanic in…
ODI 10445566
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee laredo. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was later towed to an independent mechanic where they advised the contact that they were unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and the current mileage was approximately 120,000.
ODI 10444395
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle stalled. The dealer was contacted and informed him that there were no recalls. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 98,000. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10370806
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure would occur intermittently until progressively becoming worse. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an…
ODI 10351989
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact was driving approximately 70 mph when the vehicle lunged forward and stalled. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The following day the vehicle operated normally; however, the identical failures occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the failure was related to the front control…
ODI 10321424
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 jeep grand cherokee stalls when idling at stop lights, it also nears stalling and then lunges forward when idling. I was stuck in the center lane during rush hour traffic last evening with my 2yo in the back seat when my jeep stalled. This is not an uncommon occurrence, it has happened every day for the last month. This is a very serious and dangerous situation; it makes you feel as if you have no control over…
ODI 10260047
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. On three occasions, while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had it towed to the dealer. The crankshaft position sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred immediately after the repair. She took the vehicle back to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure or provide a remedy. The failure…
ODI 10262444
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalls and the rpm's begin to rise suddenly. The vehicle does not backfire, jerk, or make noises. The failure occurs while driving at any speed. The contact must activate the hazard lights and restart the engine. Usually, the vehicle restarts, but sometimes it takes 3 or 4 attempts to restart. The dealer replaced the crankshaft…
ODI 10258066
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car stalls while running. This happens mostly on low gear but also has happened while on the highway. This is a serious hazard to the extent i do not want my children in this vehicle. Do not know what to do as i see on the web many complaints of this nature. *tr
ODI 10239265
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 jeep grand cherokee limited, bought my jeep about 1 a year and half ago. It has the dual climate control the problem with the heat started in the passenger side. It only blows cold air now the driver side is out too. Quote from dealer is it will cost 800- 900 to repair and turnaround time was at least 2 days. *tr
ODI 10210976
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls
Fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The fumes made the driver nauseous and made her feel as though she was going to pass out. The vehicle was taken in for testing, but the cause was undetermined. The engine light came on. The consumer stated that there was a hole in the hose. *tc vehicle caught on fire while parked. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The power window shorted out prior to the…
ODI 10111097
Electric Power Assist System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Dt: consumer states: vehicle cuts off while going down the highway, no warning, doing almost 70 mph. Nothing worked, and there were no brakes. The only thing working was the 4-way flashers. Tried to turn steering wheel and lost power steering. Another time went to turn in the position the wheels were and in that was the way the vehicle went. The repair shop mechanic said it needed a crank sensor. Previously, before…
ODI 10121953
Engine And Engine Cooling
The relay switch failed to operate which caused the vehicle to overheat. The manufacturer was contacted by owner and was aware of the problem. *jb
ODI 10108799
Engine And Engine Cooling
When driving at any speed check engine light appeared on the dashboard, then, vehicle jerked and lost power. The consumer had the vehicle was towed to the dealership on two occasions, but problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10073951
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