Overview & Reviews

The 2003 Jeep Wrangler gets a new trim level: the Rubicon. All trims have been bestowed with an all-new 42RLE four-speed automatic transmission which is supposed to provide smoother-shifting, better highway fuel efficiency and quieter engine operation at highway speeds compared to the previous three-speed automatic transmission. The SE trim gets a new NV1500 five-speed heavy-duty tranny, which promises to improve shift quality in cold weather, along with a new, more potent 2.4-liter Power Tech inline-four. Available four-wheel disc brakes debut this year, along with a new fold-and-tumble rear seat that can be more easily removed. Finally, the Wrangler's interior has been refurbished for 2003; it gets new front and rear seats, a new electrochromatic rearview mirror with map lights, temperature and compass display (standard on Sahara, optional on Sport and Rubicon trims), and a new four-spoke steering wheel.

• Cheap, fun to drive, classic styling, go-anywhere capability.

• Soft top a handful to manipulate, difficult ingress-egress, slow steering.

User Reviews:

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  NV1500 Transmission - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By SpitNine - January 11 - 10:00 am

  Its a Jeep thing all right. Mostly OK except for rough shifting, grinding and clanking NV1500 transmission. This gearbox is a crude throwback to the 1950s. The dealer says it is functioning normally. Any fun to drive experience is negated by the crappy transmission.

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  RUBICONROCKS! - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By TAMU92 - January 6 - 10:00 am

  VERY FUN! VERY CAPABLE! NO OTHER 4X4 COMES CLOSE.(PERIOD)

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  LOVIN IT! - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By adam - December 28 - 12:30 pm

  There is nothing like driving a Jeep! The Sport is amazing! There are countless clubs and everyone in a Jeep is part of the family. I will never be without a Wrangler in my driveway for the rest of my life, for those of you who dont have one yet, its a Jeep thing, you wouldnt understand! ;)

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  great - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By Read nichols - November 29 - 10:00 am

  i just bought a rubicon and i took it off road in south carolina and climbed some hills that only a unimog army vehicle could climb out ofus guys and the rubicon went right up it no problem. in the mud its great to it throws alot of mud (good). the lockers are a great thing to have stock. its a great jeep the best stock 4x4 ever.

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  Be able to go where you shouldnt - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By 03RUBI - September 10 - 2:00 am

  After owning a 2000 Wrangler I thought I knew what a Jeep could do. Boy was I wrong My Rubi preformed better straight off the lot than my modified 2000 ever could. If you have a go anywhere, stop at nothing attitiude this is the vehicle for you. Now, good luck finding one.

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  Rubicon Ownership - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By Medic3720 - July 24 - 2:00 am

  Best Jeep every, Need alittle more height for better performance offroad. I have been offroading on 5 ocasions with this Rubicon and have only been stuck 2 times and that was because of frozen ground...

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  tomd used jeep purchase review - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By trtrudey16 - April 1 - 10:00 am

  These cars are a "gas" to drive. You want to throw on aflannel shirt and your hiking boots and head for a field. The other people who drive them wave to you so you feel as if you are part of some "club". Im not certain if its a vehicle or a "lifestyle". I love it so far.

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  Its a Jeep Thing!! - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By sandlizzard - March 27 - 2:03 am

  In 1979 I purchased a 78 CJ5. I also purchased a 1944 willy that same year. I wish I still had both. My latest is a n 03 sport 4wd. I am still a jeepie at heart. I wish more of the jeepies knew about the "jeep wave". Happy Jeeping!!

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  yeaaaajeep! - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By jeepfan - February 6 - 3:23 pm

  Just passed 30000 miles on my 03 Wrangler. Trouble free. Says alot because I have owned 2 Accords. It is lousy on gas but, it really makes up for it while your driving it. In 4WD snow is not even a minor inconvenience. Owning a Jeep puts you in your own class. No need to compete with someone else on what kind of car you drive. You drive a Jeep, enough said. Taking the rear seats out allows you to store enough for long trips or vacations. Summer is good with the top down, but, driving in the Fall is even better. On long drives its no Lexus but, if you wanted that ride you may want to get a Lexus. Youll be amazed how quick you get used to roll up windows!

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  Most fun Ive ever had! - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By Ross - January 22 - 11:03 am

  I never thought Id own a Wrangler. I was actually looking for a Cherokee when I stumbled across this perfect 2003 X model. Ive never had a vehicle more fun than this. I drive with a smile everyday. It actually rides quite well, the seats are fantastic, and the CD player with the factory subwoofer sounds great. I added stainless bumpers front and rear, a Magnaflow exhaust, and the K&N intake kit. It sounds excellent, and has better pick up. Driving it last summer, on a clear warm night, with the top off, I looked up to see the stars going by, and all seemed right in the world, if only for a few minutes. This vehicle is amazing... especially off road.