The Used Car Index

2003 Jeep Wrangler problems

NHTSA lists 98 complaints for the 2003 Jeep Wrangler, 8 of them mention a crash and 3 mention a fire. 4 complaints mention an injury, with 5 injuries and 1 deaths reported.

Data build 2026-10-08.

NHTSA lists this vehicle as JEEP WRANGLER.

At a glance

Complaints
98
With crash
8
With fire
3
With injury (complaints)
4
Injuries
5
Deaths
1
Recalls
0
Do not drive recalls
0
Park outside recalls
0
Recall potential units (maximum)
Unavailable
Investigations
0
Open investigations
0
Manufacturer communications
51

Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.

Where the complaints are

Top systems
SystemComplaintsShare of this vehicle's complaints
POWER TRAIN2222.4%
SUSPENSION1818.4%
STEERING1414.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM99.2%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE99.2%
AIR BAGS77.1%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC77.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING66.1%
SEAT BELTS66.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER44.1%
Top subsystems
SystemSubsystemComplaints
POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6
POWER TRAINMANUAL TRANSMISSION6
SUSPENSIONFRONT6
POWER TRAINCLUTCH ASSEMBLY5
POWER TRAINDRIVELINE5
AIR BAGSFRONTAL2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWIRING2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGEXHAUST SYSTEM2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICFOUNDATION COMPONENTS2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICPEDALS AND LINKAGES2

One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.

Model-generated complaint tags: This model year has not been tagged.

Recalls

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0 recalls.

Investigations

0 investigations; 0 open.

Manufacturer communications

51 manufacturer communications.

Communications by system
SystemCount
POWER TRAIN14
EQUIPMENT10
STRUCTURE9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM8
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
Plate, Planetary1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR1

11010205

Date: 2024-10-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN.

Plate - Planetary

10221686

Date: 2020-07-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

10229256

Date: 2020-07-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not program to the vehicle, use the "AC" NIC level part and submit a part warranty.

10223525

Date: 2020-06-01. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illumination. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0407 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit Low, or P0408 ? EGR Sensor B Circuit High Set

10175743

Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

10175735

Date: 2020-04-22. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.

Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

10175510

Date: 2020-03-04. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.

DIPAP Requirements - Addition of Jeep Wrangler (JL/JK) and Jeep Gladiator (JT) Hard Top and Targa Top Panel Replacements - All Dealers (Rev. A)

10220097

Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.

Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

10220099

Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

10220101

Date: 2019-11-20. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: STRUCTURE.

Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Notes on this record

  • Complaints from the API and bulk file are merged and deduplicated by ODI number; the API alone misses records.
  • System and subsystem counts are numbers of distinct complaints, recalls or communications that name them. One record can name several systems, so shares across systems can add to more than 100 percent; a single share never exceeds 100 percent.
  • Recalls are counted once per campaign, investigations once per action and manufacturer communications once per NHTSA id, even when NHTSA lists several model names for the same record.
  • A sales denominator is a calendar-year proxy, not the population of vehicles still in use. Rates are copied from verified pipeline output.

Other names NHTSA uses

None listed.

Matched NHTSA models

Matched labels and complaints
NHTSA model labelComplaints
WRANGLER98

Same model, other years

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Other Jeep models, 2003

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