2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 256about this part
- Share
- 34%of 762 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 256 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 34% of the 762 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had new orc module as per recall ro6.part no cbszro65aa air bag light still on comes and goes. Had scanned got code p000201 left front sensor failure..I found that the new module on wj models disables the front sensors.they are not needed. Help!!!!!went to dealer he was no help.”
NHTSA complaint #11129145, filed 2018-09, 190,000 miles“While at a stop sign, both side air bags exploded with a large bang and covered all side windows of this vehicle. We were fortunate that the vehicle was stopped rather driving and possibly causing a serious injury to both my wife and myself”
NHTSA complaint #10871339, filed 2016-05, 93,191 miles“Received a recall notice from chrysler. Chrysler recall number m35, (NHTSA campaign number: 12v527000) involving airbags can deploy at anytime. Contacted the dealership last spring about this recall and was told parts weren't in yet. I then contacted the dealership on november 12, 2013 and was told the parts aren't in yet. I am concerned about this airbag deployment issue and it seems like the manufacturer isn't concerned about safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10552003, filed 2013-11, 81,000 miles“While driving on the highway, a light came on the dash, the air bags deployed and I lost complete control of the car causing me to crash into some trees and flip the vehicle. It was totaled. Spoke w/ owner but veh is no longer avail. Added VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10495310, filed 2013-01, 90,000 miles“I was driving and I rear ended a truck driving between 30 and 35 miles per hour. Brakes were not applied there were no skid marks. The air bags failed to deploy. I contacted Jeep service regarding the issue and was informed that there is a recall on the airbag system. I asked to please schedule my vehicle for service on this recall and was told that no one in the united states had the parts to fix the problem. I am extremely concerned that this could happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #10520503, filed 2013-06, 135,837 milesRelated recalls
- 15V046000Jan 28, 2015Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2002-2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, to March 28, 2003, 2002-2004 Jeep Grand…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002–2004, Liberty 2002–2003, Dodge Viper 2003–2004
- 12V527000Nov 8, 2012Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2002 and 2003 Jeep Liberty vehicles manufactured January 9, 2001, through March 28, 2003, and 2002 through 2004 Jeep…Covers: Jeep Grand Cherokee 2002–2004, Liberty 2002–2003
Related service bulletins
- 10216350Nov 8, 2013Advanced Field Action Communication ? M3511082012 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on 2002 and 2003 model year (KJ) Jeep Liberty vehicles built through…
- 10136473Nov 8, 2013Advanced Field Action Communication ? M3511082012 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on 2002 and 2003 model year (KJ) Jeep Liberty vehicles built through…
- 10128935Nov 8, 2013Advanced Field Action Communication ? M3511082012 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on 2002 and 2003 model year (KJ) Jeep Liberty vehicles built through…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 6% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 20 | 5% |
| 2020 | 17 | 7% |
| 2019 | 19 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 3% |
| 2017 | 15 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 4% |
| 2015 | 104 | 8% |
| 2014 | 211 | 9% |
| 2013 | 33 | 4% |
| 2012 | 43 | 3% |
| 2011 | 60 | 4% |
| 2010 | 11 | 9% |
| 2009 | 11 | 8% |
| 2008 | 40 | 5% |
| 2007 | 29 | 3% |
| 2006 | 60 | 5% |
| 2005 | 95 | 5% |
| 2004 | 326 | 25% |
| 2003 | 256 | 34% |
| 2002 | 486 | 33% |
| 2001 | 26 | 3% |
| 2000 | 59 | 4% |
| 1999 | 83 | 5% |
| 1998 | 36 | 4% |
| 1997 | 36 | 4% |
| 1996 | 34 | 4% |
| 1995 | 30 | 4% |
| 1994 | 37 | 6% |
| 1993 | 24 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
170 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsSeats
65 complaintsElectrical system
55 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
32 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsEquipment
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology