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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Wheels Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
0%of 762 total for the year
Median mileage
45,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 0% of the 762 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.

“The front brakes on the consumers 2003 Jeep cherokee wore out irregularly.(nar) the front brake rotors caused the vehicle to shimmy excessively especially at higher speeds. Each time the vibration would take place, the front rotors would have to be replaced. The consumer requested a refund of repair monies. The chrome peeled off of the wheels.”

NHTSA complaint #10127946, filed 2005-06, 9,388 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 35 MPH, the front driver side tire detached from the vehicle. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact independently replaced the tire. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle as the rear driver's side tire detached from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10762470, filed 2015-09, 140,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While placing new tires on the vehicle, the bolt moved out of position. The contact's husband removed the tire from the vehicle and noticed the center line and the bolt. When he touched the bolt to see if it was tight enough, it fell off. He noticed that the bolt was rusted and disintegrating. The vehicle was taken to the shop and the contact was informed that the two end pieces of the centerline needed to be replaced. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 45,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10197928, filed 2007-07, 45,000 miles

Wheels: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202410%
202331%
202221%
202172%
202021%
201921%
201891%
201741%
201662%
2015151%
2014211%
201381%
2012101%
201150%
201054%
2009107%
200851%
200781%
200640%
200550%
2004111%
200330%
2002121%
200151%
200040%
199980%
199861%
199740%
199661%
199551%
199441%
199320%

Other parts of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Air bags
256 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
170 complaints
Brakes
71 complaints
Seats
65 complaints
Electrical system
55 complaints
Engine cooling
42 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints
Vehicle speed control
32 complaints
Steering
24 complaints
Fuel system
18 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Exterior 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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