2003 Jeep Wrangler Review
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- $12,995fair price$638 above market
- 129,628 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- George's Used Cars (87 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Orbisonia, PA
VERY NICE. NEEDS NOTHING. FRAME PERFECT.
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (15 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1J4FA59SX3P326841
Stock: 326841
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-24-2024 - 177,672 miles
- 1 accident, 5 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Jeff D'Ambrosio Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram (119 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Downingtown, PA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (15 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1J4FA49SX3P362779
Stock: 250106B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-03-2025- 6,900 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 6cyl manual
- Collectible Classics (126 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Douglassville, PA
This 2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport is finished in Flame Red over Dark Slate Gray cloth and has 7k miles. The truck is powered by a 4.0-liter inline-six lin...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
16 Combined MPG (15 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1J4FA49S33P341532
Stock: 977
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-07-2024
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Cheap, fun to drive, classic styling, go-anywhere capability.
Cons
- Soft top a handful to manipulate, difficult ingress-egress, slow steering.
What’s new
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.
Edmunds says
It has a stiff ride, offers about the same noise isolation as a motorcycle and has a soft top that's a nail-buster to operate. That said, the 2003 Jeep Wrangler also offers a visceral motoring experience like no other and the off-road ability of a mountain goat.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Jeep Wrangler SE 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.05 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$226/mo for Wrangler SE
Wrangler SE
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$163/mo
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Jeep Wrangler Reviews
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4 out of 5 starsCraig Sicknick, 08/06/2016
2003 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
I bought this vehicle used, from a friend. It needed all of its basic service done for the mileage as it had been neglected in a salt water environment for four years. After new tires, brakes, tune up and fluid change, I used it for a daily driver. First the bad: It is a soft top and is very noisy at anything above 50mph. It has a harsh ride and has very little storage room inside … of the interior. It also gets terrible fuel mileage. Next, the good: The vehicle has had rock solid reliability with very few unscheduled repairs, all of which were minor. The vehicle is also pretty much unstoppable in harsh weather and I have had the opportunity to use it in deep snow, flooding, and hurricane conditions during the time I have owned it. It is also very good in a crash as I was hit hard on the side at highway speeds and walked away with only a bruised shoulder. The vehicle was still operable after the crash and I drove it to the body shop for repairs. It is a niche vehicle and you will either love them or hate them. If you buy one for comfort or mileage, you will be sorely disappointed, If you buy them for tough as nails off roading or for the ultimate in bad weather mobility, you will love it. Update... I installed a factory hard top which has improved the comfort of the vehicle substantially as the highway noise level has been significantly reduced and the climate control now has no issue keeping up in extreme weather. I also installed the stock sized tires and rims which improved drivability and slightly increased fuel mileage. Repairs are starting to. Evonne more frequent, but the old girl now has 120,000 hard miles on the clock.
Not for the faint of heart.
4.5 out of 5 starsmadmanstan, 08/11/2012
2003 Jeep Wrangler X 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
If you plan on driving on the road all the time and you are very young, maybe this vehicl will do, but it has average gas mileage to be expected from an american SUV and its a rough ride in town. That said if you have time to actually use your jeep for offroading and trail running the jeep wrangler is excellent. I cant imagine trying to take a scion up some of the places I have gone in … this jeep, and the soft top and removeable doors are always off. Great to drive at night in the summer here and the improved coilspring suspension is a step up from the older leafspring. Still stiff though, so like I say, its not for the faint of heart.
Incredibly Fun
5 out of 5 starsItlbfun, 06/24/2003
2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
I have had several Jeeps, and this is
by far the best one ever. Traded my
Avalanche that I loved in on this, and
don't regreat it for a minute. I have
both hard and soft tops, but bought it
for no tops. Absolutely fun to drive
anytime anywhere, and it can go
anywhere. Live at the beach, and I
couldn't have a more appropriate
vehicle. Thanks Jeep...
Most fun I've ever had!
4.75 out of 5 starsRoss, 02/11/2008
2003 Jeep Wrangler X 4WD 2dr Convertible SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
I never thought I'd own a Wrangler. I was actually looking for a Cherokee when I stumbled across this perfect 2003 X model. I've never had a vehicle more fun than this. I drive with a smile everyday. It actually rides quite well, the seats are fantastic, and the CD player with the factory subwoofer sounds great. I added stainless bumpers front and rear, a Magnaflow exhaust, and the … K&N intake kit. It sounds excellent, and has better pick up. Driving it last summer, on a clear warm night, with the top off, I looked up to see the stars going by, and all seemed right in the world, if only for a few minutes. This vehicle is amazing... especially off road.
2003 Wrangler Highlights
SE
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $16,215 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $226/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 47.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | four wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalMarginal
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintPoor
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