2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 2%of 762 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of the 762 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had my Jeep for about 4 years now, and I've recently had many issues with it. For one, there's a recall, which parts are not available right now for an orc sensor. The recall letter said there may be a chance that it could cause an electrical distress on the computer. Now, I don't know if these caused many electrical issues or not, but I'd like to see something done about it. Around later november 2012 I took the Jeep to get the AC/heater work because it wasn't working. Paid $400.00, labor and parts. Also got my signal lights fixed, because they weren't working either. …”
NHTSA complaint #10501362, filed 2013-03, 240,000 miles“The wire harness going to the driver door is not long enough so when you open the door the wires will become lose or disconnect as a result in the power locks,power mirrors,power windows, evic center to malfunction and the all the dome lights remain on. And I'm not the only vehicle to have had this problem there are hundreds wrote on the Jeep forum.”
NHTSA complaint #10860312, filed 2016-04, 140,000 miles“Both left side & right side rear brake lights fail when applying brakes with headlights on. The 3rd brake light above rear hatch door does operate however. All 3 rear brake lights do operate properly with headlights off (daytime driving). Condition exists when car is in motion on city streets or highways or while stationary either parked or idling. Turn signals or back up lights are not affected.”
NHTSA complaint #10783876, filed 2015-10, 159,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the contact engaged the left turn signal and but it would not illuminate. The contact stated the failure would occur intermittently for two months. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 59,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10386326, filed 2011-03, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the turn signals were inoperable. The contact changed the light bulbs and the fuses without success. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer advised that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle because the turn switch worked properly and also controlled the windshield wipers. The failure mileage was 176,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10432227, filed 2011-10, 176,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 16 | 6% |
| 2023 | 8 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 42 | 10% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 | 22 | 3% |
| 2017 | 14 | 4% |
| 2016 | 10 | 3% |
| 2015 | 19 | 1% |
| 2014 | 54 | 2% |
| 2013 | 23 | 3% |
| 2012 | 34 | 2% |
| 2011 | 37 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 17 | 2% |
| 2007 | 23 | 2% |
| 2006 | 64 | 5% |
| 2005 | 60 | 3% |
| 2004 | 27 | 2% |
| 2003 | 15 | 2% |
| 2002 | 19 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 3% |
| 2000 | 72 | 5% |
| 1999 | 35 | 2% |
| 1998 | 15 | 1% |
| 1997 | 14 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 2% |
| 1995 | 6 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 7 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
256 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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