Overview & Reviews

For 2003, the Jeep Grand Cherokee has received refinements that improve its ride and handling. The suspension features reduced pressure shocks and the brake master cylinder output has been increased to improve brake pedal feel. There are also new brake calipers and a revised steering gear torsion bar. Available trims have been narrowed from five to three; the Sport and Special Edition trims have been discontinued. Standard on 2003 Laredo models is a new high-back cloth seat. Finally, in all Jeep Grand Cherokee interiors, a new cubby bin for holding sunglasses or cellular phones has been added to the instrument panel, replacing the ashtray.

• Powerful 4.7-liter V8, all-terrain capability, roomy comfort for four.

• Noisy and unrefined, questionable reliability.

User Reviews:

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  Still running great - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By jim in alabama - December 14 - 12:50 pm

  Coming up on 2 year of ownership and still no problems. Normal mx and just replaced tires. Never added a drop of fluids between changes. I change my oil every 5000 miles and my Cherokee still runs like a top. Jeep did good when they built this one. Leather is still in great shape. All the bells and whistles still work as advertised. Just bought a Liberty for a tow vehicle for my motor home, hope it is as good as the Cherokee.

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  Jeep - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By questions1490 - December 7 - 10:00 am

  The Grandcherokee is the best vheicle Ive ever had. Before it I had A Ford Explorer which was the biggest lemon EVER! I had the Explorer for 3 months and it broke 12 times. It costed me about 10,000 dollars of mechanical problems.

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  Expensive to own - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By LAM - November 26 - 12:03 pm

  Bought this car new. Is beautiful, drives great, has great power. Regarding the car, the heat/cool dampers went out at 38K and it cost $ 800.00. A couple of engine sensors failed (while on vacation) at a cost of $ 600.00. Now it is in the shop due to rust-through on the rear wheel wells. No more Dodge/Chrysler/Jeeps for us.

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  JEEP - Wrote the book on 4WD - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Chsheaf - November 24 - 2:00 am

  After looking at several other SUVs I again went back to the Jeep. Nothing like it for the money. Great style, great comfort and fun to drive. Rugged eough to go off road whenevr you want. This is my 5th Jeep. Just traded in a 99 Cherokee with 100K miles.Never did anything to the engine. Routine service really does work. Even though I look at the others, there is still only one- JEEP

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  jeep #3 - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Happy Jeeper - November 24 - 2:00 am

  just came out of a 3yr lease but drove 65000 miles never a problem always a great suv

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  Im done with it - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By steve - November 22 - 3:46 am

  This vehicle spends more time in the shop than it does on the road. I think they have a sensor that goes off at 37K miles that permits every functional system to go wrong with the car. I have spent $2500 in the past 16 months (given - tires & brakes were $900 of it) and I have little confidence that the end is near. This is the second Jeep I have owned & I have no idea why I was so stupid to buy another one. From here on out, I will only buy Toyota or Honda vehicles. American cars are just not worth the headache.

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  Its a Jeep Thing! - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By Gabriel Welch - October 25 - 11:18 pm

  I purchased my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 183,000 miles from a private seller because I needed something with 4WD that would carry me through the harsh New England winters. The Jeep was it! It was a great value and the Jeep never let me down! It was stylish and comfortable too. It was probably the most reliable vehicle Ive ever had the pleasure of owning. The only issue I had during ownership was an evaporative leak and if you know cars, then you know an evaporative leak is nothing, especially for a vehicle with high mileage. I sold the Jeep with 197,000 miles and it had no signs of stopping anytime soon. I sold it to someone locally and I still see him driving it around town from time to time. The Grand Cherokee in unstoppable!

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  Original Owners Issues - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By wllmmddltn - October 22 - 4:03 pm

  OK, the Jeep looks fantastic, drives solid, stable and lots of power, theres plenty of options, just a sound design, could get better mileage. But now that Ive had it 7 years and 95,000 miles things are breaking. Weve had the window fall off the mechanism, and the heavy shudder in the breaks but electrically, no issues and had a tow hitch added. But the AC system melted and was $1500 to repair. Now the steering box is out and another $1200. So yeah, Id call this a higher than average vehicle to maintain cost wise.

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  1 jeep - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By michael233 - October 8 - 10:00 am

  i love it !!

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  My Review - 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  By pmack4 - September 26 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive off road! Responsive and easy to handle in any situation. Good room and interior features allow for easy switch to cargo mode.