2003 Jeep Laredo problems
The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a range of mid-size SUVs produced by the American manufacturer Jeep. At its introduction, while most SUVs were still manufactured with body-on-frame construction, the Grand Cherokee has used a unibody chassis from the start.
Development
The Grand Cherokee's origins date back to 1983 when American Motors Corporation (AMC) was designing a successor to the Jeep Cherokee. Three outside (non-AMC) designers—Larry Shinoda, Alain Clenet, and Giorgetto Giugiaro—were also under contract with AMC to create and build a clay model of the Cherokee XJ replacement, then known as the "XJC" project. However, the basic design for the Cherokee's replacement was well under way by AMC's in-house designers and the 1989 Jeep Concept 1 show car foretold the basic design.
As AMC began the development of the next Jeep in 1985, management created a business process that is now known as product lifecycle management (PLM). According to François Castaing, Vice President for Product Engineering and Development, the smallest U.S. automaker was looking for a way to speed up its product development process to compete better against its larger competitors. The XJC's development was aided by computer-aided design (CAD) software systems making the engineers more productive. Meanwhile, new communication systems allowed potential conflicts to be resolved faster, thus reducing costly engineering changes, because all drawings and documents were in a central database. The system was so effective that after Chrysler purchased AMC in 1987, it expanded the system throughout its enterprise, thus connecting everyone involved in designing and building products.
The Grand Cherokee thus became the first Chrysler-badged Jeep product. Development work for the new Jeep model continued and Chrysler's employees (after the 1987 buyout of AMC) were eager for a late-1980s release date; however, CEO Lee Iacocca was pushing for redesigned Chrysler minivans, thus delaying the Grand Cherokee's release until late 1992 as an Explorer competitor. Unlike the Explorer, the Grand Cherokee utilized monocoque (unibody) construction, whereas the Explorer was a derivative of the Ranger pickup with a separate body-on-frame. A Dodge-branded version was designed as a precaution should Jeep dealers struggle to handle so many Grand Cherokee units.
The Grand Cherokee debuted in grand fashion at the 1992 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. The vehicle that was driven was a Poppy Red Clear Coat 1993 Grand Cherokee ZJ Laredo with a quartz cloth interior and high-back bucket seats. Then Chrysler president Robert Lutz drove Detroit mayor, Coleman Young, from the Jefferson North Assembly Plant on North Jefferson Avenue via a police escort to Cobo Hall, up the steps of Cobo Hall and through a plate glass window to show off the new vehicle. Sales of the 1993 model year Grand Cherokee began in April 1992.
Production of the Grand Cherokee started shortly afterward in the purpose-built Jefferson North Assembly in Detroit, Michigan. European Grand Cherokees are manufactured in Austria by Magna Steyr. The Grand Cherokee "played a significant part in reviving Chrysler's fortunes by moving it into the then-nascent market for high-margin sports utility vehicles."
Upon its introduction, it was the first full-scale manufacture of an automobile in the US using HFC-134a refrigerant in place of HCFC-12 for the HVAC system.
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Common 2003 Jeep Laredo problems
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003 is known for several common problems based on complaints from owners of this car. This problem is often attributed to issues with the steering or suspension components, such as loose bolts or worn-out parts.
Another common issue is window regulator failure, which affects the power windows of the car. Without the window regulator, power windows become useless, and in some cases, the windows have been known to fall into the door, sometimes at highway speeds. This problem has affected thousands of Jeep owners, with hundreds complaining about their windows falling into the door.
Electrical issues are also a significant concern for Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003 owners. These issues include misfiring, blowing gaskets for no reason, and breaking down while going on the highway. These problems can be particularly frustrating for owners, as they can be difficult to diagnose and fix.
The transmission is another problem area for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003. Some owners have reported issues with electric solenoids overheating or speed sensors causing the transmission to shift very rough with close or above 3000 rpms, making a nasty meddle knocking noise underneath. These issues can make it difficult to drive the car, particularly at high speeds.
Finally, the radiator fan cooling issue is another common problem for the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003. If the radiator fan stops working, it has to do with a relay, which is located underneath the Passenger headlight. This issue can cause the car to overheat, leading to further damage if not addressed promptly.
In summary, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003 is known for several common problems, including the death wobble, window regulator failure, electrical issues, transmission problems, and radiator fan cooling issues. These problems can be frustrating for owners, but with proper maintenance and prompt attention to any issues that arise, the car can still be a reliable and enjoyable ride.
What are common problems with a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
- Temperature Blend/Recirculation Doors May Fail and Cause AC Problems. ...
- Engine Will not Start Due to Wireless Control Module Fault. ...
- The Fuel Tank is Hard to Fill and/or the Fuel Fill Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly While Fueling. ...
- Power Window Motor May Fail Due to Regulator Assembly.
How many miles does 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo last?
around 200,000 miles
We know the answer to, “How many miles can a Jeep Grand Cherokee last?” is around 200,000 miles.
What are the bad years for Jeep Grand Cherokee?
2011-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems such as fail-prone TIPM sensors, delaminating leather and cracked cylinder heads are usually found in early model years. The 2014-2017 V6 Grand Cherokee has a finicky 8-speed transmission and the 2013-2017 V8 is known for having a weak water pump.
What is the most common problem with Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Some of the most common problems with Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs include the following:
- Power Steering Failure: A vehicle's power steering system helps you maneuver your SUV, especially when turning or driving at low speeds. ...
- Engine Issues. ...
- Other Electrical System Problems. ...
- Safety Concerns.
What are common problems with a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Top 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems
- Temperature Blend/Recirculation Doors May Fail and Cause AC Problems. ...
- Engine Will not Start Due to Wireless Control Module Fault. ...
- The Fuel Tank is Hard to Fill and/or the Fuel Fill Nozzle Shuts Off Repeatedly While Fueling. ...
- Power Window Motor May Fail Due to Regulator Assembly.
How long does a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo last?
As we said before, 20 years or around 200,000 miles is probably the sweet spot for estimating your Grand Cherokee's lifespan. If you're buying a used one, though, you're right to be cautious.
What is the most common problem with Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Some of the most common problems with Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs include the following:
- Power Steering Failure: A vehicle's power steering system helps you maneuver your SUV, especially when turning or driving at low speeds. ...
- Engine Issues. ...
- Other Electrical System Problems. ...
- Safety Concerns.
What are the most common problems with a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Exhaust. Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, heat shields, leaks. ...
- Fuel System/Emissions. ...
- Electrical Accessories. ...
- Climate System. ...
- Engine Minor. ...
- Body Hardware. ...
- Transmission Major. ...
- Noises And Leaks.
2003 Jeep Laredo car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Jeep Laredo problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Visibility problems
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2003 Jeep Laredo vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2003 Jeep Laredo
The NHTSA has received 57 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2003 Jeep Laredo. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2003 Jeep Laredo vehicles.
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-05-29
- VIN: 1J4GW48S83C
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: "DEATH WOBBLE"JEEP BEGINS TO SHAKE WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP OR AT ABOUT 40 MPH, DOES NOT GO AWAY UNTIL YOU SLOW DOWN TO ABOUT 20 MPH OR SOMETIMES SWERVING WILL HELP IT STOP. WE HAVE REPLACED FRONT TIRES, BALANCED THEM. HAD AN ALIGNMENT, REPLACED TIE ROD AND STEERING ARM AND ALSO TRACK BAR AND THE "DEATH WOBBLE" IS STILL THERE. SEARCH ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE A MODEL BUT NO ONE CAN REALLY NARROW IT DOWN TO ONE ISSUE. THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE HARM TO THE DRIVER/PASSENGERS OR TO OTHERS IN CARS AROUND THE JEEP WHEN THE "DEATH WOBBLE" APPEARS SINCE THE DRIVER NEEDS TO SLOW DOWN OR SWERVE TO MAKE IT STOP.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-10-15
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 JEEP LAREDO. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE SLAMMED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-03
- VIN: 1J4GX48S83C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR RECENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,486.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-05-05
- VIN: 1J4GW48S33C
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TURN SIGNALS SOMETIMES DON'T WORK AT ALL AND OTHER TIMES STOPS MID USE, DANGEROUS. *TR
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-06-01
- VIN: 1J4GW48S93C
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: DIVER'S SEAT STARTED BREAKING, A LITTLE AT A TIME. THE METAL BRACKETS ARE STILL GOOD AND IN PLACE, IT IS THE FRAME OF THE SEAT. IT LEANS BACK AND TO THE LEFT. IT BREAKS MORE AND MORE EVERY TIME YOU SIT IN THE SEAT, CREAKING WHEN SOMEONE SITS DOWN IN THE SEAT. IF THE CONTROLS ARE SET TO HAVE THE SEAT PUSHED BACK FOR SOMEONE WITH LONG LEGS, THE SEAT LEANS ALL THE WAY BACK AND DOWN AS IF YOU PURPOSELY ARE TRYING TO LAY DOWN. THERE WAS AN INITIAL LOUD POP WHEN GETTING OUT IN JUNE AS IF SOMETHING BROKE, BUT IT DIDN'T SEEM LIKE ANYTHING FEEL OFF. THE SEAT NOW HAS BEEN GETTING WORSE. *TR
STEERING,SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-03
- VIN: 1J4GW48S83C
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION
- Summary: I WAS GOING APPROX. 40 MPH WHEN I RAN OVER A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE ENTIRE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL. I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND ONLY WHEN I SLOWED TO APPROX. 10 MPH IT CEASED. I HAVE HAD IT IN THE GARAGE SINCE FEB. 3, 2014 AND HAVE SPENT WELL OVER $3000 AND IT STILL ISN'T FIXED. I HAVE HAD THE ENTIRE FRONT END REBUILT AND HAVE REPLACED ALL THE BUSHINGS IN THE REAR END. I WILL NEVER EVER BUY A JEEP AGAIN. I THINK IT WOULD BE NICE OF THEM TO REIMBURSE SOME OF THE MONEY I HAVE SPENT OVER THE LAST 3+ MONTHS. IF I HAD TO GET A RENTAL CAR, I WOULD BE IN THE POOR HOUSE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO REPLACE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-01
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 12V527000 (AIR BAG) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER A YEAR AGO AND THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. LI
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-16
- VIN: 1J4GW48S23C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPECTED DATE THAT IT WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE ARE NO FAILURES AT THIS TIME.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-01
- VIN: 1J4GX48S53C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE AIR BAGS AND MENTIONED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG COULD DEPLOY ANY MOMENT AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-14
- VIN: 1J4GW48SX3C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED SHE RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V527000 (AIR BAGS) IN DECEMBER 2012. SHE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED CHRYSLER ABOUT THE RECALL IN JULY 2013 AND THEY DID NOT HAVE A ESTIMATED TIME ON WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-31
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1J4GX48S03C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN MY AIRBAGS EXPLODED FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NOTHING IN THE ROAD, NOR DID A VEHICLE MAKE IMPACT. IT SEEMS THE PASSENGER SIDE WENT OFF A SPLIT SECOND FIRST BECAUSE IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT OR BOMB GOING OFF, OBVIOUSLY SCARING ME AND PUTTING ME INTO SHOCK. LUCKILY I'M A GOOD DRIVER AND WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY. THE CHEMICALS FROM THE AIRBAGS FILLED MY LUNGS AND MADE IT HARD TO BREATHE AS WELL AS BURNING MY ARM AND HAND. I DIDN'T HAVE A PHONE WITH ME AND SINCE I WAS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY HOUSE, I DROVE HOME WHERE I WOULD BE SAFE AND HAVE A PHONE TO USE. I CALLED MY INSURANCE COMPANY, FILED A CLAIM AND GOT THEM TO GET ME INTO A RENTAL CAR. AFTER THAT I STILL FELT BAD SO I WENT TO THE ER WHERE THEY GAVE ME A BREATHING TREATMENT, STEROIDS TO OPEN MY LUNGS AND IN INHALER TO KEEP MY AIRWAYS CLEAR. I DID NOT HAVE XRAYS AT THE TIME, BECAUSE I WASN'T HURTING VERY BADLY AND THEY WERE MORE CONCERNED ABOUT MY BREATHING SINCE I HAVE ASTHMA. THAT NIGHT, I GOT A HEADACHE THAT HAS NOT LEFT, MY SPINE, NECK, BACK, SHOULDER, ETC HURT TO THE POINT THAT IT'S HARD TO GET OUT OF BED FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. I KEEP GETTING DIZZY AND I JUST OVERALL FEEL AWFUL. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH JEEP AND THE VEHICLE IS SITTING IN A SHOP RIGHT NOW WAITING FOR ADJUSTERS, ETC TO LOOK AT IT. THIS IS A MAJOR MANUFACTURER ERROR AND THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE DAMAGE TO THE CAR, MY CURRENT AND FUTURE, MEDICAL, FINANCIAL, ETC PROBLEMS FROM THIS INCIDENT. THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED AND THEY SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE, ESPECIALLY SO IT DOESN'T HAPPEN TO SOMEONE ELSE. THIS IS A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH LAREDO TRIM. PCO *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-11-22
- VIN: 1J4GW48S93C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP LAREDO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT COMPLETELY STALL BUT IT SEEMED TO ALMOST SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 96,000.
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-23
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSMISSION. SATURDAY MORNING TAKING POP UP TRAILER AND KIDS TO GO CAMPING. DROVE ABOUT FIVE MILES TO GET GAS WITHOUT PROBLEM. LEAVING GAS STATION FELT AS IF THE CAR LOST TRACTION. DID THE SAME THING WHEN STOPPED AT STOP SIGN. TRAVELED ON EXPRESSWAY WITHOUT PROBLEM AT BASIC CONSTANT SPEED. BUT WHEN AT CAMP GROUND TRIED TO GO UP HILL AT SLOW SPEED LOST ALL FORWARD MOVEMENT STARTED TO ROLL BACK DOWN THE HILL. LUCKILY THERE WAS NO CARS BEHIND ME AND A SPOT TO ROLL BACK UNCONTROLLED INTO (NO REVERSE EITHER) AND THE PERSON WHO DID COME UP HELP TO PUSH TRAILER INTO SPOT AND THEN ROLLED JEEP INTO SPOT NEXT TO IT. NO DRIVE NO REVERSE, ATTEMPTED SEVERAL TIMES HOPING THE (APPARENT NO SO BETTER) IDEA OF BEING ABLE TO MOVE BETWEEN DRIVE, NEUTRAL, AND REVERSE WITHOUT PUSHING THE BUTTON HAD A PROBLEM. CHECK FLUID LEVEL ON TRANS AND IT WAS OK. AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF WAITING STARTED THE JEEP AND WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN DRIVE AND GO LATER TO RETURN TO PICK UP TRAILER. APPOINTMENT WITH TRANS PERSON ON 10/26/10 AT HALF THE COST OF DEALER TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS NOW WITH THIS JEEP WITH 67,000 MILES ON IT. JEEP NEEDS TO LOOK INTO THERE PRODUCTS. STARTING WITH THE BRAKES AT 30,000 MILES (WARPED ROTOR) WAS TOLD BY DEALER THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS THEY KNEW ABOUT, ONLY A MONTH LATER GOT CARD ABOUT CLASS ACTION SUIT. PROBLEM EXISTED ON BOTH THE 03 LAREDO AND 02 WRANGLER. SINCE ELECTRIC WINDOW PIECE OF PLASTIC BROKE ON ASSEMBLY MUST REPLACE WHOLE THING, O2 SENSORS 3 OF THE 4 NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ONE BECAUSE IT WAS RAN NEXT TO EXHAUST PIPE AND WORE THROUGH SHORTING WIRES, FAN AND RELAY (INSIDE BUMPER) TOLD CUT HOLE IN BUMPER TO GET TO IT AND MORE. SOME DANGEROUS ( TRANSMISSION, POSSIBLE SAFETY CUTTING HOLE IN BUMPER AREA), SOME SILLY (RUNNING WIRE WITH OR WITHOUT COVER ALONG A VERY HOT EXHAUST PIPE) AND LAST JUST MONEY MAKING SCHEMES ( ELECTRIC WINDOW ASSEMBLY WITH A PIECE OF PLASTIC WITCH IS GOING TO BREAK WITH THE HOT AND COLD. OR FAN MOTOR) BOTH YOU MUST BUY THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-04-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1J4GW48S93C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-08-14
- VIN: 1J4GW48S43C
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WE OWN A 2003 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO WITH APPROXIMATELY 85,000 MILES ON IT. ON AUGUST 14, 2009 WHILE I WAS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 70 MPH BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. I AVOIDED AN ACCIDENT AND GOT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE HIGHWAY. I DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE JEEP DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED IT (FRESNO CHRYSLER-JEEP). I WAS TOLD THAT THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOT LIABLE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CAR'S WARRANTY EXPIRED. I WAS TOLD TO CALL CHRYSLER CORPORATION. MY WIFE CONTACTED CHRYSLER ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2009. THE REP ASSIGNED A CASE #18944707 AND TOLD HER WE WOULD BE CONTACTED WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS. NO CALL. SHE CALLED AGAIN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2009, AND TALKED TO ANOTHER REP. SHE MADE REFERENCE TO THE CASE #, WAS PUT ON HOLD AND THEN DISCONNECTED. SHE CALLED AGAIN AND WAS TOLD WE WOULD BE CONTACTED WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS. NO PHONE CALL. SHE CALLED ON OCTOBER 9, 2009, LEFT A MESSAGE AT REP'S EXTENSION REFERENCING THE CASE #, BUT NO CALL. ON NOVEMBER 24, 2009, WE DROVE THE JEEP TO THE FRESNO CHRYSLER JEEP DEALERSHIP AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. HE WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY CASE #. WE ASKED WHAT WE SHOULD DO NEXT AS WE WERE NOT GETTING ANY HELP BY CALLING CHRYSLER. HE TOLD US HE WOULD CALL CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND GET BACK TO US. THE FIRST WEEK OF DECEMBER MY WIFE RECEIVED A VOICE MESSAGE FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER TELLING HER THAT WE SHOULD BE HEARING FROM CHRYSLER SOON. LATER THE SAME DAY A CHRYSLER REPRESENTATIVE CALLED AND LEFT A MESSAGE STATING CHRYSLER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE SINCE THE CAR WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. WE THEN SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT TO STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR. WE WERE REFERRED TO SUBMIT OUR COMPLAINT TO THIS WEB SITE. THIS IS AN AUTO DEFECT AND A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. ANY CONSUMER WOULD EXPECT THAT THEIR AUTOMOBILE'S AIR BAGS STAY DEFLATED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT INCIDENT REGARDLESS OF THE MILEAGE OR AGE OF THE CAR! *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-05-10
- VIN: 1J4GX48S93C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT HAS A 2003 JEEP LAREDO. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AROUND 25 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK AND RESTART THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88971.
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-03
- VIN: 1J4GW48S53C
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: SEAT TRACK BROKE AND SEAT IS ONLY PRACTICALLY ATTACHED. IMPACT FROM ANOTHER VEH, OR SUDDEN STOP WILL CAUSE A TOTAL FAILURE OF SEAT. I AM NOW IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO GET THIS REPAIRED. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-12
- VIN: 1J4GW48S43C
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WE HAVE HAD FAILURE OF TWO WINDOW REGULATORS. THE FIRST, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, COST $500 IN 2008. THE SECOND, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW, WILL PROBABLY COST A BIT MORE. BY THE LEVEL OF CHATTER ON THE INTERNET IT WOULD APPEAR TO BE A MAJOR AND CONSISTENT PROBLEM AMONG JEEP OWNERS OF THIS MODEL. I PITY THE OWNERS WITH FOUR WINDOWS GOING OUT. I AM ALREADY HALF WAY THERE! *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-03-01
- VIN: 1J4GW48S93C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: CUSTOMER HAS A 2003 JEEP GC LAREDO. CONSTANT COMPLAINT OF LOW BRAKE PEDAL. REPLACED PADS (APPX 1/2 WEAR LEFT) ROTORS TRUE AND WITH IN NORMAL LIMITS. CALIPER SLIDES FREE AND NO EVIDENCE OF FOREIGN OILS ON ROTORS. NO AIR IN THE BRAKE LINES. ADJUSTMENT WITH IN NORMAL LIMITS. CUSTOMER EXPERIENCES LOW PEDAL 2/3 TO THE FLOOR BEFORE RESISTANCE. ON LOOSE GRAVEL ABS SYSTEM ACTIVATES PRIOR TO VEHICLE SLOWING. SPEEDS DOES NOT MATTER HOWEVER, SPEED MUST BE GREATER THAT 20MPH FOR ABS TO ACTIVATE. NO CODES ARE PRESENT ON THE COMPUTER. CUSTOMER REPORTS SHE HAS BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR "AS LONG AS SHE CAN REMEMBER". *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-11
- VIN: 1J4GW48S43C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: I HAVE PURCHASED THIS 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO IN 2003 NEW FROM THE SUPPOSEDLY 5 STAR PLACE , "YEAH RIGHT" AT 1400 MILES IT BEGAN TO TAP IN THE ENGINE , THE FIRST DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO REBUILD THE ENGINE AND IT STILL TAPPED , TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP IN ANOTHER COUNTY IT WAS FIXED TEMPORARILY , THEY CLAIM IT WAS A PISTON RING/WRISTPIN , WAS FIXED AGAIN TEMPORARILY , IT HAS GONE THROUGH SO MANY O2 SENSORS DUE TO THE FACT THE DEALERSHIPS NEVER PUT THE HEAT SHIELD BACK ON , BUT THE TAP CAME BACK , I NOTICED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY WAS ROTATING WITH A WOBBLE AND HAD A TAP COMING FROM THE ENGINE AGAIN (FOR THE THIRD TIME)NOW I HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW TENSIONER PULLEY , A SERPENTINE BELT AND SOME OTHER STUFF , IN ALL IT COST ME $350.00 OUT OF MY POCKET CAUSE THEY SAY SOME KIND OF WARRANTY COVERAGE , "WHATEVER" THE ITEMS I PAID FOR FAILED DUE TO THE CRANKSHAFT BEING OFF BALANCED,NOW 3 WEEKS LATER THE TAP IS BACK AGAIN , IT GETS SO HOT AND I CAN SMELL THE NEW BELT BURNING HMMMMMM . FROM 2003 UNTIL NOW I HAVE HAD SO MANY INCIDENTS ON A YEARLY BASIS , I DO KNOW ALOT OF AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS FOR A GIRL , FROM REBUILDING MOTORS TO SWAPPING ENGINES , AND THEM PPL AT CHRYSLER THINK IM AN IDIOT , SOMETHING NEEDS TO GET DONE , I HAVE NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD BUY A NEW VEHICLE AND WHEN IT HIT 1400 MILES IT WOULD HAVE AN ONGOING PROBLEM FOR YEARS AHEAD,NOW SINCE I CANT CLAIM THE LEMON LAW ACT CAUSE IT IS ONLY FOR VEHICLES OF 2004 ON UP , I BELIEVE I WILL BE SEARCHING FOR AN ATTORNEY AFTER I CONTACT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SEE HOW HIS OFFICE WOULD LIKE TO GO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , IT WAS A $500.00 MONTHLY PAYMENT , I THINK I WOULD SPEND THAT MONEY ON A LAWYERS RETAINER AND MAKE THEM BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PROBLEMS I HAVE TO GO THROUGH... THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN , IF YOU CAN PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING WHY NOT,I WILL NEVER DEAL WITH THIS CORP. AGAIN , EVER. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-29
- VIN: 1J4GX48S13C
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: MY 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO STARTED EXPERIENCING STARTING PROBLEMS. I WOULD GET IN THE CAR AND TRY TO START IT AND IT WOULD BE DEAD. THIS DOESN'T HAPPEN FIRST THING IN THE MORNING. I CAN DRIVE THE CAR 5 MILES, GET OUT FOR 5 MINUTES, AND WHEN I START IT AGAIN, IT'S DEAD. USUALLY I HAVE TO WAIT ABOUT 10 MINUTES. IF I TRY TO START IT WHILE I'M WAITING, THE GAUGES ALL GO CRAZY, THE RADIO GOES TO 12:00, AND IT WON'T START. SOMETIMES IT CRANKS BUT DOESN'T TURN OVER. WHEN IT DOES TURN OVER, I HAVE TO KEEP MY FOOT ON THE GAS OR ELSE IT DIES ON ME. SOMETIMES HAPPENS WHILE I'M DRIVING ALSO, THE GAUGES GO CRAZY AND THE CAR WANTS TO DIE ON ME. SO FAR I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY TERMINALS CHANGED, THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, AND THE FUEL PUMP. BUT IT STILL DOES THE SAME THING. IT HAPPENS ON A HIT OR MISS BASIS. IT COULD HAPPEN 2 DAYS IN A ROW, OR IT MAY NOT HAPPEN FOR 2 WEEKS. ALL I KNOW IS I HAVE TO CROSS MY FINGERS WHILE I TRY TO START IT, AND WHILE I DRIVE IT. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-04
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: HEATER CONTROLS STOPPED WORKING. ONLY HAVE DEFROSTERS. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-26
- VIN: 1J8GX48S43C
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: OUR WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES BEGAN WHEN THE JEEP WAS LESS THAN A YEAR OLD WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW. THE NEXT WAS THE DRIVER WINDOW IN 2005. NOW THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW HAS GONE OUT. THIS WINDOW HAS BEEN OPERATED MAYBE 50 TIMES. I WAS TOLD ON THE SECOND WINDOW THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ORIGINAL MOTORS AND THEY WERE INSTALLING A DIFFERENT TYPE IN THE REPLACEMENTS. THERE WAS NO OFFER TO REPLACE THE REMAINING WHILE STILL UNDER WARRANTY. AT $400+ COST TO REPAIR, JUST CAN'T WAIT FOR THE LAST TO GO. COME ON JEEP, YOU CAN DO BETTER. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-01-13
- VIN: 1J4GX48S83C
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: NOTICED VEHICLE MAKING A SQUEALING SOUND VIBRATING WHEN BRAKES APPLIED. HAD BRAKES CHANGED AND THE CALIPER ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED TO TO PISTON BEING DISLODGED FROM THE RING. ROTORS WERE GROOVED OUT ALSO ON THE OUTER EDGE. I NEVER RECEIVED INFORMATION ABOUT THE INSPECTION ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS PROBLEM. IS THERE A CONTINUANCE OF THIS INVESTIGATION? *TR
STEERING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-12-28
- VIN: 1J4GW58J23C
- Components: STEERING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED AT 32,000K STEERING BOX REPLACED AT 35,000K HEAT SYSTEM BLEND DOORS ARE MALFUNCTIONING COMMON PROBLEM! *TR
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