We have classified the 3 complaints from 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee about STRUCTURE into the following categories.
While driving at 55mph in daylight on a dry paved country road, i stepped on the brakes and the car shuddered like i ran over something, and was thrown violently into the other lane, then almost off the road into the trees. on examination, i found the car's frame had failed and ripped away where the right rear control arm attaches to the frame. the control arm mount is on the frame that came loose, allowing the real axle to shift backwards several inches on the passenger side. i live in new york and i expect rust but not to the point of the disintegration of several inches of frame. the sheet metal used for the frame appears to be thin, perhaps 20 gauge steel. the rest of the vehicle is in great condition, and is driven daily by my wife. i am glad i was driving when this happened. i reported this failure to my local chrysler dealer (goldstein chrysler, latham new york) and to the chrysler corporation customer service line. neither offered any history on such a problem. i cannot be the only person to have such a failure, as this is a common vehicle. i will take photos to document what the damage to the frame looks like. i don't know how to upload them. please contact me and i will get them to you. the vehicle is available for inspection.
Gas tank subject to fire from rear inpact
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. the contact stated that the frame on the passenger side was rusting. the dealer and manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 116,000.
2003 jeep grand cherokee front drivers seat broke. seat detached from floor. trying to repair. very dangerous to drive. *tr
When it rains my 2003 jeep grand cherokee overland leaks when it rains. *tr
(1) clicking noise coming from passenger dash area. (2) blend door failure, resulting in the loss of heat on the passenger side. when heat is turned on ice cold air blows on the passenger side. (3) dealership wants $1500.00 to fix this (common) problem that has happened on thousands of grand cherokees. no recall has been issued to date. *tr
Hood mechanism failed. passenger side power window failed. car heater failed. *tr
2003 grand cherokee engine over heated when slowing down. *ts the cooling fan relay and cooling fan module was replaced. the hood would not stay open. the dealer replaced the hood props. the front rotors were out of round. *jb