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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J4GX48S53C••••••2003 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2003 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
608on the model
163builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedAir Bags 5Engine And Engine Cooling 2Service Brakes 2Hydraulic 2
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashFeb 2003
The vehicle was parked with the engine running, and the emergency brake was not applied, when all of a sudden, the vehicle rolled backwards and hit a tree. No injuries
Air BagsMay 2016
The contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle filled with smoke and the driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning or impact. The contact sustained unknown injuries that required medical attention. A police report…
Service BrakesSep 2006
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
Engine And Engine CoolingJan 2006
Fumes entered the cabin of the vehicle through the vents. The fumes made the driver nauseous and made her feel as though she was going to pass out. The vehicle was taken in for testing, but the cause was undetermined. The engine light came on. The consumer stated that there was…
Air BagsFeb 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 jeep grand cherokee. The contact noticed that the air bags deployed overnight while the vehicle was unoccupied. The contact drove the vehicle the previous evening and noticed that the check engine light illuminated. The manufacturer was not…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4GX48S53C617995 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.