general problems of the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee

23 problems related to visibility 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 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2011

I have no heat in this vehicle. I replace a part and detached the glove compartment permanently so that I can turn a knob to get heat, at least, on the driver side. There is zero heat on the passenger side, but I engage the "c" button and the passenger side gets recirculated air on that side, (not warm, but at least not freezing cold). Sometimes turning the knob engages the heat, sometimes not. I have discovered that this is a defect in manufacturing for 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited vehicles, along with prior years. However, to my knowledge, there has been no recall. I purchased this vehicle pre-owned, with 80k miles on it. My question is if this is a defect in manufacturing, why should I have to pay hundreds of dollars to repair it. It seems that the dealership should absorb the cost of this repair and not the consumer. Additionally, why hasn't this problem been listed as a recall?.

2 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 06/10/2010

The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the front driver side and both rear windows had to be replaced. The contact stated that the motors failed in all three windows and the windows would not stay in the upright position. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

3 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2009

Window regulator on drivers side power window has broken twice! both times no warranty covered it, although the parts repaired were Jeep parts, brand new.

4 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2009

Hvac system components failure. 1) blend doors plastic motor stop broke rendering them useless. No heat in passenger compartment. 2) recirc door broke falling on top of the fan rendering the defroster useless. Unable to run defroster creating a serious safety issue.

5 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2009

The regulator on 3 of the 4 windows have gone out, have them repaired at $400 per window. The engine fan will not turn off after stopping, unless I pull out the fuse under the hood, have had this repaired 2 times at an expense of $400 each time. Car has 75,000 miles and is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee laredo.

6 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2008

I was rolling down my automatic window in my 03 Jeep Grand Cherokee and it made a loud sound and will not roll back up. This is the second time this has occurred. From research online this seems to be a huge problem among owners of the same make/model.

7 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2008

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee heat goes out due to malfunctioning blender doors inside dash. No defrost so it impairs vision in mornings. Dealer wants $1800 to repair. . Read more...

8 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2008

Passenger side heat stopped working. It appears to be a common problem and design flaw in the blend door of Jeep Grand Cherokee's.

9 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2008

Blend door on heater broken, unable to turn heat on or defrost. This makes this vehicle unsafe to drive in cold weather. I can not drive vehicle in winter time. No assistance from dealer in repairing this defective blend door.

10 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 10/28/2008

The heater stopped working last fall. It will not blow warm air and it is very dangerous in cold/rainy weather since I am unable to see to drive.

11 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2008

The climate control system has been making irregular noises. Then today it got stuck and the passenger side was only blowing hot and the driver was still adjustable.

12 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 07/12/2008

1. Nothing I did besides driving this Jeep. 2. Everyday 24/7 3. Nothing has been done to fix this problem because I cant afford it. 2003 Jeep blend door issue, live in oregon and with no defrost and only vehicle I can drive at the moment is very dangerous. It get really cold here and snows throughout the winter. Dangerous and freezing cold. . .

13 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2008

Turned on my heater in the mountains and only cold air blew out. Did some research and seem to be a major problem with all Jeep cherokees 1998 - 2003.

14 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 06/05/2008

Ac/heat fan stopped working. Someone mentioned the blend door assym. A $1200 repair. This is the second time this was repaired. Vehicle is a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited.

15 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2008

Heater or defrost does not work right because of a blend door failure and is very unsafe. Upon checking around how to fix I ran across thousands of others having same problem and costing them $1200-$1900 to get fixed and it should be a recall to get repaired. It is just not right and very unsafe!.

16 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2008

My 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee ltd is having problems with the defroster, the heater, and air conditioner. It has driver and passenger climate controls. Initially, the passenger side stopped functioning. Eventually, the driver side heat and air stopped working. The defroster is barely working and only on the fan control.

17 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2008

Blend door broken. Cost to fix $1700.

18 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2007

The automatic climate control blows only cold air. This is a problem experienced by 1999 - 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokees. The climate control does not function properly and does not provide proper warm air to the defroster causing window fogging.

19 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2007

Ventilation system in my Grand Cherokee is making noise and blowing cold air.

20 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 09/15/2006

Failure of blend air door system in hvac, first failure 2006, since failed again, not yet repaired.

21 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 08/12/2006

Broken mode blend doors on 2003 Grand Cherokee with dual climate controls.

22 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2003

Heater defect on 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

23 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 05/12/2002

Blend door went out on passenger side approx 5 months ago then today the drivers side went. Unable to defrost window. No heat/ no ac. Tire pressure light kept going off. Until the center top display went out, engine light wont shut off.



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