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2003 Jeep Wrangler Body & Structure Problems

3 owner-reported body & structure complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
1
Fires
Mar 2025Nov 2005
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

highSTRUCTURE
Filed: Mar 2025

Your 2003 Jeep Wrangler's frame is experiencing rust, which is a common issue on this model year. Frame rust can weaken the structural integrity of your vehicle over time. You may want to have the frame inspected and treated to prevent further corrosion.

NHTSA #: 11645737
mediumSTRUCTURE
FireFiled: Nov 2005

2003 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR TRANSFER CASE ALLOWS DRY WEEDS TO ACCUMULATE BETWEEN SHIELD AND FRONT DRIVESHAFT, CAUSING FRICTION FIRES TO OCCUR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH OUT ANY WARNING, RESULTING IN WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE, BRAKE LINE FAILURE AND GAS LINE EXPOSURE TO OPEN FLAME. *JB

NHTSA #: 10141831
mediumSTRUCTURE
Filed: Sep 2003

PAINT CHIPPING AND COMING OFF, 2003, JEEP, WRANGLER, 4200 MILES, NO MUD RIDDING OR RUFF TREATMENT. ONLY CITY AND HIWAY DRIVING. VEHICLE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN PAINTED GRAY (NOT PRIMER) AND TOP COATED WITH AN EXTREMELY THIN COLOR PAINT. PATRIOT BLUE. ALMOST NO PAINT INSIDE OF TUB AND UNDER BODY.*AK

NHTSA #: 10037362

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