2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 8 records
- without warning · 5 records
- taken independent · 4 records
- independent mechanic · 4 records
- approximate failure · 4 records
- notified failure · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Engine stalls without warning, numerous parts replaced still persists. Very dangerous
ODI 11115678
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact coasted to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle, and drove home. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 11100239
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph, smoke appeared from the engine compartment and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the smoke smelled like burning wires. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also received…
Fire reported
ODI 10894070
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 212,000. Parts…
ODI 10888541
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 65 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.
ODI 10716607
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
Engine
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10616039
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 · 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
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred frequently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to the an independent mechanic, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure was not reported to the manufacturer. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 138,000.
ODI 10519640
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 · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,021. Updated 08/11/14*lj the consumer…
ODI 10593342