Model year record
2003 Jeep Wrangler Yj recalls & problems
The 2003 Jeep Wrangler Yj has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is seats (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2003 Jeep Wrangler Yj.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| SeatsMid/rear assembly | 2 | — |
| WheelsLugs/nuts/bolts/studs | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
| Steering | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Suspension
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…
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
REAR BACK SEAT BENT WITHOUT SIGNIFICANT FORCE OR ABUSE TO SEAT
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly1 injury
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS OFF-ROADING IN THE VEHICLE THE REAR SEAT BACK COLLAPSED. *AK *CB *NLM
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.