2003 Jeep Wrangler Yj problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seats:mid/Rear Assembly (2) · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (21)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.
Structure 2020-04-30 · 23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
disinfectant solution recommended for covid-19
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2012-01-09 · Suspension · 65,000 mi“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 sta…”
2004-02-09 · Seats:mid/Rear Assembly · 8,700 mi“rear back seat bent without significant force or abuse to seat…”
2003-07-28 · Seats:mid/Rear Assembly · 3,700 mi“while the consumer was off-roading in the vehicle the rear seat back collapsed. *ak *cb *nlm…”
2003-02-04 · Wheels:lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs · 1,450 mi“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.