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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2003 Jeep Wrangler/TJ.
Owner complaints (98)
Owners filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Jeep Wrangler/TJ (8 crashes, 3 fires, 5 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 41 model years of this model, it ranks #31 for the most complaints (median 312).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 22 | |
| Suspension | 18 | |
| Steering | 14 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 9 | |
| Electrical system | 9 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 7 | |
| Air bags | 7 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2003 Jeep Wrangler/TJ.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Jeep Wrangler 2-DR. | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2003 Jeep Wrangler/TJ version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler/TJ 4WD 2.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4WD 2.4 L Manual 5-spd | 16 | 18 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Wrangler/TJ 4WD 4.0 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 17 | 16 | $4,200 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.