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2003 Jeep Wrangler X
$9,500
Year
2003Make
JeepModel
WranglerOdometer
201,500Engine
4.0L I6Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
manualDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
1J4FA39SX3P350657Seller
private partyLocation
Newton, IATitle Status
clean
A TJ-generation Wrangler X with the 4.0L inline-six, 5-speed manual, soft top, hard doors, cold A/C, warm heat, and recent documented mechanical work, this 2003 Jeep Wrangler is a clean-title 4x4 located in Newton, Iowa and offered by a private seller with 201,500 miles. Finished in gray and equipped with Command-Trac 4WD, it keeps the appeal simple: open-air Jeep usability, manual-shift engagement, easy four-wheel-drive operation, and a clean CARFAX with no accidents or damage reported.
- 4.0L Inline-Six and 5-Speed Manual: The 4.0L Power Tech inline-six is the key mechanical draw, pairing simple construction with the low-end torque that made TJ Wranglers so easy to enjoy on-road, off-road, and around town. The 5-speed manual keeps the driving experience honest and gives this Wrangler the analog feel buyers look for in a pre-JK Jeep.
- Simple, Usable Open-Air Setup: The soft top, hard doors, included safari mirrors, and easy doorless/topless configuration are exactly what make a TJ fun. It does not try to be a high-dollar crawler or overbuilt trail rig; it’s a clean, usable Wrangler X with the right basic setup for weekend drives, summer use, and light trail duty.
- Recent Tires and Practical Equipment: The seller notes the Goodyear Wrangler tires are less than one year old, consistent general maintenance, a 2-inch ball hitch with hitch extension, and a spacious rear cargo area. For an affordable TJ, those details matter because they point to a Wrangler that is ready to be used rather than immediately sorted.
- Meaningful Recent CARFAX Service: Recent CARFAX entries show power steering hose/line replacement and system bleeding in February 2026, oxygen sensor replacement in December 2025, driveshaft replacement in November 2024, tire replacement in October 2024, cooling fan clutch replacement in May 2024, A/C condenser replacement in March 2024, and clutch/flywheel/valve cover work in October 2023. That is a stronger service story than many older Wranglers at this price point.
- Long-Term Iowa Ownership: CARFAX shows the most recent ownership period began in 2011 with Florida and Iowa history and last ownership in Iowa. It also reports no title brands, no accidents or damage, and no open recalls, giving buyers a cleaner paper trail than many early-2000s Wranglers.
About the TJ-Generation Jeep Wrangler X
The TJ-generation Wrangler, sold from 1997 through 2006, remains one of the most beloved modern Jeeps because it preserved the classic Wrangler formula while adding a much more livable coil-spring suspension. Compared with the leaf-sprung YJ before it, the TJ brought better ride quality and articulation without giving up the short wheelbase, removable doors, folding soft top, body-on-frame construction, and simple mechanical feel that define the Wrangler.
The Wrangler X sat in a practical middle lane of the TJ lineup. It gave buyers the proven 4.0L inline-six, Command-Trac four-wheel drive, manual transmission availability, and open-air character without the price or complexity of a Rubicon or the additional trim of a Sahara. For buyers who want an affordable, honest TJ to drive and enjoy, a clean-title Wrangler X with recent service is often the smarter buy.
Powertrain
- 4.0L Power Tech inline-six
- Factory rating: 190 horsepower
- Factory rating: 235 lb-ft of torque
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Command-Trac part-time 4WD
- Manual transfer case engagement
- Rear-wheel drive with selectable 4x4
- Power steering
- Recent power steering hose/line replacement
Exterior
- Gray exterior
- Soft top
- Hard doors
- Safari mirrors included
- Removable doors
- Foldable/removable soft top configuration
- Tires less than one year old
- Rear-mounted spare tire
- Factory-style bumpers
- Factory fender flares
- 2-inch ball hitch with hitch extension
Interior
- Cold A/C
- Warm heat
- AM/FM stereo
- Manual transmission shifter
- Transfer case shifter
- Front bucket seats
- Rear cargo area
- Hard-door glass and weather protection
- Open-air configuration with doors/top removed
Recent Service & Maintenance
- Power steering checked; power steering hose/line replaced; power steering system bled (02/26)
- Oxygen sensor replaced (12/25)
- CV joint replaced; front axle repaired/replaced (12/24)
- Driveshaft replaced (11/24)
- Tire replaced (10/24)
- Cooling fan clutch replaced (05/24)
- A/C condenser replaced (03/24)
- Clutch replaced; flywheel/flexplate replaced; valve cover replaced (10/23)
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