2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

Most common 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems

Problem areas named in the 762 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	257
Visibility	170
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	68
Seats	67
Electrical System	59
Engine And Engine Cooling	44
Power Train	37
Vehicle Speed Control	32
Steering	24
Engine	16

What owners report

2026-07-09, Air Bags
The driver and passenger front airbags deployed spontaneously while merging onto the highway. I was startled by the noise, my vision was obscured, I was unable to breathe due to the chemical accelerants, and the bag made contact with my face and arms. All of these events put me and other drivers at great risk of severe bodily and property damage. Since June 24, the vehicle has been in possession of a Chrysler dealership. A pre-service write-up has been created, but to my knowledge, no work has been done to the vehicle. I am unaware of an inspection having been completed. I did not see any warning lamps or other symptoms prior to the airbags deploying.

2026-04-24, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V046000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where repairs were performed on the air bag control module and side impact sensor. However, after the repair was completed, the air bag warning light unexpectedly illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 378,910.

2026-03-20, Air Bags
On March 4th 2026 I called Liberty Jeep here in Hinesville Georgia concerning about the recall for my airbags as well as for the hitch on this vehicle. To date nobody has bothered to call to give me an appointment concerning this major recall and continue to refuse to provide any kind of service for me on this recall I have contacted Jeep headquarters about just concerned dealing with Liberty Jeep in Hinesville and today they haven't bothered to do anything about this they are continuously endangering me my daughter and my wife by avoiding any opportunity to repair this damage to my airbags.

2024-08-28, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V046000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the air bag warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,236. Parts distribution disconnect.

2024-08-05, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the driver's side and passenger's side curtain air bags deployed without impact. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened; however, the case had not been assigned to a case manager. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V046000 (Air Bags). The failure mileage was approximately 212,000.

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee questions

Does the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Air Bags May Deploy Without a Crash; Air Bags; Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module-Inactive; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler; Seats:Front Assembly:Seat Heater/Cooler. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

Based on 762 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (257), Visibility (170), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (68).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.