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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2003 Jeep Wrangler Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 98 total for the year
Median mileage
14,505miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Jeep Wrangler, 2% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,505 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 dealer states that I have problem with my heating and cooling system.when the air conditioner,or the defroster is in use,a noise that would sound like a drop of water dropping precisely every 4 to 5 seconds,stereos,and road noise do not hide it.the affect is like being in a torture chamber.it littery drives you crazy.”

NHTSA complaint #10039412, filed 2003-09, 10 miles

“Rear window pops open when the forward doors are closed. Also pops open when driving down the road. Lets the rain in and rattles. Poor engineering and design.”

NHTSA complaint #10187154, filed 2007-04, 29,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
202545%
202461%
202392%
202272%
2021202%
2020335%
2019304%
2018432%
201793%
201661%
201531%
2014132%
2013396%
2012415%
2011143%
2010132%
200982%
2008243%
2007153%
200671%
200551%
200495%
200322%
200233%
2001138%
200062%
1999136%
1998166%
1997215%
199594%
199464%
199366%
199223%
199111%
199034%
198946%
198836%
198738%

Other parts of the 2003 Jeep Wrangler

Transmission and drivetrain
22 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Steering
14 complaints
Fuel system
11 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Seat belts
6 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Jeep Wrangler

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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