2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lights Problems
9 owner-reported lights complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Lights Recalls (4)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Fix: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
Fix: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Fix: TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
Owner Complaints (9)
Your turn signals aren't working properly, and the flasher relay that controls them fails after only 6 months to a year. Your brake lights also malfunction due to a faulty design — the light fixtures clip into place but disconnect on bumpy roads, making them unreliable. Fixing this will likely involve replacing the flasher relay and potentially redesigning or securing the brake light assembly.
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THE TURN SIGNALS INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT BUT THE EMERGENCY FLASHERS WORK.
BOTH LEFT SIDE & RIGHT SIDE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAIL WHEN APPLYING BRAKES WITH HEADLIGHTS ON. THE 3RD BRAKE LIGHT ABOVE REAR HATCH DOOR DOES OPERATE HOWEVER. ALL 3 REAR BRAKE LIGHTS DO OPERATE PROPERLY WITH HEADLIGHTS OFF (DAYTIME DRIVING). CONDITION EXISTS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION ON CITY STREETS OR HIGHWAYS OR WHILE STATIONARY EITHER PARKED OR IDLING. TURN SIGNALS OR BACK UP LIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTINGLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS WERE INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE LIGHT BULBS AND THE FUSES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE TURN SWITCH WORKED PROPERLY AND ALSO CONTROLLED THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL AND BUT IT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR INTERMITTENTLY FOR TWO MONTHS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT FUSE BOX FOR THE TURN SIGNALS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND FILED A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 132,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT NOTICED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000. UPDATED 7/20/10 *CN UPDATED 07/23/10*JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR INDICATORS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 58,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000. THE CONSUMER STATED CONTACTED CHRYSLER TO NO AVAIL BUT THEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND FINALLY REPAIRED ON 07/31/07 PROBLEM IS NOW RESOLVED. UPDATED 09/05/07 *TR