2003 Jeep Wrangler Engine problems

2013 Jeep wrangler. Consumer writes in regards to intermittent engine problems, while driving up hills acceleration speeds decrease. *Smd the consumer stated upon driving up hills, the check engine light illuminated. The consumer stated after doing some research online, it appeared that another model was recalled for the same problem. Owners indicated the cam shaft sensors and dynamic sensor control needed a tcm update. *Jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 jeep wrangler. When attempting to start the vehicle, it would hesitate to start. Several attempts had to be made in order to start the vehicle. Once the vehicle was able to start, the radio would fail. When the brakes were applied, the vehicle would stall without warning. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure only occurred when operating the vehicle in the rain. The contact had not notified a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 38,425.

Traveling at 60-65mph vehicle cut off without warning. No lights on dash came on. Pulled out of way of other traffic and came to a complete stop. Tried starting and started right up. Mileage 77,200. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 jeep wrangler. While driving 55 mph, the crankshaft position sensor failed and the check engine light continued to illuminate. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they confirmed that the sensor malfunctioned. He discovered a recall for the same exact failure with the 2004 jeep wrangler. The manufacturer stated that the failure was not under warranty and would not be covered, although he had a current 7-year powertrain warranty. The current and failure mileages were approximately 24,000.

Paint peeling off of fenders and on the hindges of the hard top and doors. There is a constant ticking, rattle sound coming from the engine. I have driven with the head mechanic,and the dept. Manager. They both have heard the sound. The jeep has been in the shop "9" times and the problem still exhists. I have loss confidence in the local dealership's service dept.*Ak

According to internal sales brochures and advertisements the 2003 jeep wrangler rubicon is supposed to be the most capable off road jeep ever. My jeep has been nothing but problems, which consists of 2 broken axles, faulty brakes, faulty parking brake, faulty u-joint clips, faulty wheel bearing. After paying the dealer to replace parts that should have been covered under warranty, then realizing that they failed to replace another failed part, called to ask about a workaround until the needed part came in. The...

When traveling at 55 to 60 mph vehicle cut off without warning. Vehicle would restart after few minutes. Dealer had been contacted. *Ak