Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2003 Grand Cherokee.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph, smoke appeared from the engine compartment and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road and the smoke smelled like burning wires. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags). The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The failure would occur intermittently until progressively becoming worse. On one occasion, the vehicle stalled and the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was 60,500.
Fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The fumes made the driver nauseous and made her feel as though she was going to pass out. The vehicle was taken in for testing, but the cause was undetermined. The engine light came on. The consumer stated that there was a hole in the hose. Vehicle caught on fire while parked. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. The power window shorted out prior to the fire.