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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  For off road the best!!! - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By firewind33 - October 31 - 10:00 am

  For on road fun to drive, for off road I have not found a better 4x4!!!

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  Rubicon Great Start - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By ldmpam - September 30 - 10:00 am

  As a limited purpase vehicle it is a excelent. The ride is firm and controlled. As a road vehicle there are better ones to choose. But the fuction this vehicle was designed for make it the best to come from a manufactor todate. Most single purpose offroad vehicles are built not purchased, this is the first one that can be bought and do 90% of the built offroad vehicle job and still have a factory warrentee.

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  16 years of jeeping and 5 jeeps later - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By rubicontj - August 13 - 10:00 am

  Ive been driving jeeps for 16 years, I used to drive and race motorcycles. A Jeep with its roof and doors off is the closest thing to the sense of freedom I had. In the winter I look forward to hellish snow storms. Its simply a blast to drive! Overall, you have to love jeeps or youll hate the ride, interior space, roof hastle (hard and soft)lack of fuel economy and other little quirks!! Im getting ready for my 2004 jeep, rubicon or sahara? still debating, waiting to see whats new for 2004.ps. Ill probably continue driving jeeps as long as ...

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  Best Jeep yet - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By raiderdave - July 10 - 6:23 am

  I had a 83 CJ7 that was bulletproof, and was great to drive. My 03 Jeep, is just as reliable and great to drive, with more comforts of my 83. The fuel economy isnt great, but if I wanted that, I wouldve bought a Toyota.

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  My first Jeep - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By Jason - July 8 - 4:06 pm

  When I was a kid in the 70s my dad had a couple of Jeeps and I have always been a fan. I finally had the opportunity to purchase a new Jeep in 2003. I have had absolutely no buyers remorse. It is my primary vehicle but when ever I have the chance, I take it off road. The first time I took it off road I knew I was getting exactly what I wanted. The first snow fall was the second time I knew I had made the correct purchase. The only problem I have with my Jeep is I have no excuse for missing work during our Pennsylvania winters.

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  Jeep Rubicon: 3 Years Later & Loving It! - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By John - June 25 - 6:43 pm

  After 3 years of ownership and more than 35,000 miles of driving in every type of weather, terrain, on-and off-road condition, I have to say that the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has impressed me as the best built and most capable Jeep that Ive owned to date--this one makes Jeep #6. For a Jeep, the ride is comfortable and the seats allow greater adjustment over past models. The suspension is firm and well matched for both on road handling and off-road articulation. The hard top and soft top are both made well and equally quiet when driving at highway speeds. The sailcloth soft top is holding up much better than my previous soft tops from earlier TJ models. This ones a keeper!

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  rubicon is worth it - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By rubicon8213 - April 6 - 10:00 am

  the rubicon is for hard-core jeep fans only.the extra $5000 is worth it for people who use there jeep off-road but for those who just like the style a sahara will do.

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  Awsome Sahara - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By jeepnmandan - February 28 - 2:00 am

  WOW! This is the best snow plowing, rock crawing, mud machine! NEVER been stuck with all the snow and ice. I am one of the first to show up at the office during snow storms. The Wrangler is NOT a huge SUV so it fits in my little garage, that my big old truck would not, so its warm seats and no ice or snow to scrap off in the morning. Just open the garage door and plow thru! Keep-Jeep-n

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  Great Beach Maching - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By Tim Pleasent - February 28 - 2:00 am

  Dude - Girls in swimwear - in my jeep with the top down - 4wd at the NC outerbanks sand - under the moonlight - this is Heaven! No other SUV can give you this experience. I have to pull out other 4wd truck and small SUVs from the sand with my mighty jeep. I am the super dude on the beach with my jeep with tow hooks! I plan to live at the NC beach all summer!

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  Fun, reliable and jugs down gas - 2003 Jeep Wrangler
  By El Chamuquin - February 17 - 10:00 am

  The Jeep is definetly a fun filled vehicle. It says "I have no boundaries and nothing to tie me down". If you want a fun car to drive this is it. But keep in mind that this is a brute that will go through some gas quick. With all the technology today you think they could make it a little more gas efficient. Have no doubts, this vehicle isnt made for paved roads, but for the outback. Its only true use isnt in a concrete jungle but four wheeling out in the countryside. As a fun vehicle it has no match, as a city vehicle it could use some modifications.