2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2003

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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (12%)

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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

146177 mi

US $900
Primary reason for repair was noted loud clunking noises in front suspension and tendency to wander down the road. Determined to probably be a failed control arm bushing. Elected to also replace springs (factory springs had sagged, replaced with aftermarket lift springs), shocks (last replacement shocks had worn, replaced with new shocks) and spring isolators (had collapsed due to age). 
147022 mi

US $173
Power steering pulley had cracked - previous owner's shop had reused it when it was a one-time use pulley. Old pulley would not separate cleanly from shaft, so this necessitated replacing the power steering pump. The old pressure line would not separate cleanly from the pump, so this line was also replaced. Power steering box was leaking from the pitman shaft seal. Replaced seal. 
78000 mi Leaking high pressure line in power steering 

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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 4.0L I6 w/DoD 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

110000 mi

US $30
Replaced tie-rod ends myself with parts from Auto-Zone. Cost was under $30 (adding the cost of propane to heat the rusted bolts to loosen them). 

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2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension Problems

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