2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
The 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seatsmidrear Assembly (2 complaints), Steering (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seatsmidrear Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVING ABOVE 55 MILES, GOING OVER A BUMP OR ROUGH AREA WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY (NICK-NAMED "DEATH WOBBLE" BY JEEP OWNERS) AND BECOMES VERY HARD TO CONTROLL. HAVE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP COMPLETLY IN ORDER TO GET IT STOP. ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE SPEED LIMIT IS 75 MILES, IT COULD BE DEADLY. SO FAR WE WERE LUCKY... WE HAD NEW STEERING STABELIZERS, SHOCKS PUT IN, BALANCED THE TIRES, HAD WHEEL ALIGNMENT BUT IT KEEPS ON HAPPENING. CHRYSLER SUGGESTED TO TAKE IT IN TO THE SHOP AGAIN (AND SPEND MORE MONEY ON A NO-FIX REPAIR) IS NOT THE ANSWER. IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT THE JEEP VEHICLES HAVE THIS WHOBBLE ISSUE, THEY SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE WILL DIE. PLEASE HELP US TO GET CHRYSLER CORP TO ADMIT THE PROBLEM AND RECALL THE VEHICLES. *TR
DRIVING ABOVE 55 MILES, GOING OVER A BUMP OR ROUGH AREA WILL CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY (NICK-NAMED "DEATH WOBBLE" BY JEEP OWNERS) AND BECOMES VERY HARD TO CONTROLL. HAVE TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP COMPLETLY IN ORDER TO GET IT STOP. ON THE HIGHWAY WHERE SPEED LIMIT IS 75 MILES, IT COULD BE DEADLY. SO FAR WE WERE LUCKY... WE HAD NEW STEERING STABELIZERS, SHOCKS PUT IN, BALANCED THE TIRES, HAD WHEEL ALIGNMENT BUT IT KEEPS ON HAPPENING. CHRYSLER SUGGESTED TO TAKE IT IN TO THE SHOP AGAIN (AND SPEND MORE MONEY ON A NO-FIX REPAIR) IS NOT THE ANSWER. IT IS WELL KNOWN THAT THE JEEP VEHICLES HAVE THIS WHOBBLE ISSUE, THEY SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE WILL DIE. PLEASE HELP US TO GET CHRYSLER CORP TO ADMIT THE PROBLEM AND RECALL THE VEHICLES. *TR
REAR BACK SEAT BENT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT FORCE OR ABUSE TO SEAT
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS OFF-ROADING IN THE VEHICLE THE REAR SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. *AK *CB *NLM
FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL LOWER BALL JOINT SEPARATED. THUS, CAUSING THE TOP OF TIRE TO GO INWARD AND THE BOTTLE OUT AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PH
Safety Rating for the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
2100405 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION DELAY ENGAGEMENT. *EH
10182004 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AFTER INSTALLING THE TRANSMISSION APPLY RTV TO THE ADAPTER SLOT. *EH
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the JEEP WRANGLER YJ
- 1999 JEEP WRANGLER YJ — 5 complaints
- 2000 JEEP WRANGLER YJ — 7 complaints
- 2003 JEEP WRANGLER YJ (current)
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- JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE — 39,293 total complaints
- JEEP WRANGLER — 21,806 total complaints
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- JEEP LIBERTY — 11,694 total complaints
- JEEP COMPASS — 5,865 total complaints
- JEEP PATRIOT — 4,351 total complaints
- JEEP COMMANDER — 3,920 total complaints
- JEEP RENEGADE — 3,408 total complaints