general problems of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Nine problems related to steering 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.

1 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2019

Was driving on thruway at 65 mph, hit a slight seam in the highway and the entire front end began to shake uncontrollably, forcing me to leave the highway immediately and stop on the side of the road. At about 10 miles per hour, the shaking lessened and actually stopped. Thinking it was a fluke occurrence, I continued on my way. Unfortunately, next time I hit any sort of imperfection in the road, the "death wobble" started again in the front end.

2 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/13/2015

The contact owned a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly veered to the left. The vehicle drove into a ditch and landed in a bunch of trees. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact and driver sustained internal injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v046000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 189,000.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2014

Vehicle stops running while driving, power steering stops working as well as the power brakes. Dangerous on highway. Had the crank sensor replaced due to this problem. Thought the problem was resolved but the same problem happened again on 12/22/14.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2014

When driving down the highway at speed the engine stopped working along with auxiliary systems such as power brakes and steering. The tachometer slowed to 0 rpm and we were able to pull car off the side of road. Upon stopping, the car restarted and no odb codes were identified. This occurs randomly through has a tendency on cold starts after vehicle has been sitting for while. Since loss of all power it is a tremendous safety hazard.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2014

While driving there is a shutter at all speeds. On this day after hitting a small bump the wheel started shaking as slowing down it violently shook where you coundn't hold the wheel. I had blisters trying to control it. I was told brakes bearing etc. Replaced brakes caliber rotors tires wheel bearing still did it replaced steering damper and the violent shake was gone yet still had shutter at all speeds. Ive been all over the front end and had several mechanic look to we cant find anything about the shutter. While driving 12/14/2014 making a curve hit a bump in road and the violent shake started again almost put me in a 4 foot calvert. I been reviewing the same complaint all over the internet affect all types and years of Jeep. What is the true problem so I can fix this before it kills me or someone else.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2013

While driving my Jeep on the highway home from work, I experienced what I now know to be called the "death wobble" among Jeep owners. While driving at approximately 60 mph, I experienced a violent shaking in the steering wheel and the tires visibly wobbling while driving on the highway. I had to pull over to the shoulder and while braking, almost lost control of the vehicle. While trying to diagnose the problem on the shoulder in the middle of rush hour traffic in houston, I couldn't determine the problem. Through online research, the problem seems to be with the wearing of the steering and suspension systems. I reviewed the TSB from Chrysler and no modifications have been made to the vehicle. The vehicle had new tires put on in November and also just had both an oil change and a tire rotation two days ago. This should be a concern that Chrysler needs to acknowledge as a flaw in the design rather than simply issuing a psa.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 01/05/2011

Power steering leak. . . . . Left turn signal failure it works occasionally.

8 Steering problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2003

Main problem is the steering. Ever since I've had the vehicle there have been four alignments conducted and each time the toe was out of specs. The first alignment was done at 1200 miles and recently just had another at 26000. Vehicle continues to pull right even though there have been four alignments. It is not a 4x4 and I do not drive off road with it. Dealership said they took apart all components of the steering and found no problems. No parts were replaced, only continuous alignments have been done. The battery all of a sudden went bad and had to be replaced. Have had electrical problems with the stereo. Problems with rpms almost going down to zero after filling the fuel tank, and problems with a delay of accelerating. Recently went to start vehicle and heard a pop and smelled smoke, I think it was the starter and I'm going to have that checked soon at the dealership.

9 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee lorado makes high pitch noise when turning left. Dealer says there is not a fix , live with it. .



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