Complaints
130
Crashes
11
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:71,320 mi
#212 complaints
SUSPENSION
Avg mileage:72,092 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:41,081 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 12 | — | — | 71,320 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | 1 | — | 72,092 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | 1 | — | 41,081 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 | — | 1 | 64,996 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 10,212 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 | — | — | 37,024 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 1 | — | 100,464 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | — | — | 70,086 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 14,608 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 28,218 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 112,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 80,150 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | — | — | 6,200 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 2 | — | — | 21,948 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 173,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 16,550 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 50 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 2 | 1 | — | 1,070 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 | — | 1 | 37,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | 6,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 26,900 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 1 | — | 1 | 64,270 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 38,425 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 6,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 | — | — | 4,182 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 77,200 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | — |
STEERING
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,320
SUSPENSION
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,092
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,081
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,996
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,212
SUSPENSION:FRONT
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,024
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,464
SEAT BELTS
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,086
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,608
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,218
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,150
PARKING BRAKE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,200
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,948
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
173,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,550
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,070
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
37,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,200
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
64,270
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,425
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,200
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,182
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,200
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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