2003 Jeep Wrangler recalls and problems

The 2003 Jeep Wrangler has 0 recalls and 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2003 Jeep Wrangler
Photo: 2003 Jeep Wrangler by sv1ambo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Lowest complaint count among 27 Wrangler model years — 25th most.

0recalls
98complaints
8crashes
3fires
5injuries
26,900median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →

0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2003: 20 complaints2003202004: 14 complaints2005: 8 complaints20052006: 6 complaints2007: 6 complaints20072008: 7 complaints2009: 3 complaints20092010: 6 complaints2011: 6 complaints20112012: 2 complaints2013: 2 complaints20132014: 3 complaints2015: 4 complaints20152016: 3 complaints2017: 1 complaints20172021: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints20222023: 2 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

2003 vs. other Jeep Wrangler years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Jeep Wrangler. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jeep Wrangler?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (22), suspension (18), steering (14). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.