2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 1%of 762 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 101,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 1% of the 762 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 55mph in daylight on a dry paved country road, I stepped on the brakes and the car shuddered like I ran over something, and was thrown violently into the other lane, then almost off the road into the trees. On examination, I found the car's frame had failed and ripped away where the right rear control arm attaches to the frame. The control arm mount is on the frame that came loose, allowing the real axle to shift backwards several inches on the passenger side. I live in new york and I expect rust but not to the point of the disintegration of several inches of frame. …”
NHTSA complaint #10876911, filed 2016-06, 173,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the frame on the passenger side was rusting. The dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 116,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10422464, filed 2011-08, 116,000 miles“(1) clicking noise coming from passenger dash area. (2) blend door failure, resulting in the loss of heat on the passenger side. When heat is turned on ice cold air blows on the passenger side. (3) dealership wants $1500.00 to fix this (common) problem that has happened on thousands of grand cherokees. No recall has been issued to date.”
NHTSA complaint #10210634, filed 2007-12“The dash board was very shiny, and at night it was worse, consumer stated he could barely see the road. The problem occurred when raining at night due to the shiny dashboard and oncoming headlights. The windshield gets a reflection and appears foggy and it's not. Should be no reflective. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10011625, filed 2003-03“2003 Grand Cherokee engine over heated when slowing down. The cooling fan relay and cooling fan module was replaced. The hood would not stay open. The dealer replaced the hood props. The front rotors were out of round.”
NHTSA complaint #10173272, filed 2006-10Related service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 31 | 2% |
| 2014 | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 2% |
| 2011 | 43 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 119 | 9% |
| 2005 | 405 | 20% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 2% |
| 1998 | 68 | 7% |
| 1997 | 61 | 6% |
| 1996 | 85 | 10% |
| 1995 | 49 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 5% |
| 1993 | 48 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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