Jeep Electric window warning

Do you drive a Jeep and live in an area where the temperature drops below freezing? If so, here is a word of warning.

Something in the electric window feature of some Jeeps is rather weak. I have had to have repairs done to two electric windows on my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The right front passenger window went first. This happened during warmer weather. It just quit working and required a $355 repair.

The driver's side front window went next. I pulled up to an ATM during cold weather. We had some rain which turned to sleet and snow. I never thought about it, but the window was frozen shut. When I tried to lower the window at the ATM, I heard a snap and the window didn't move. That required a $370 repair.

When I mentioned it to the repair man that this was the second problem I had with the electric windows, he said that the electric window assembly is rather week in Jeeps. I don't know if that is the case in all Jeeps, but it certainly seems to be true for a 2003 Grand Cherokee.

So a word of warning - if your electric windows might be frozen, don't try to lower them until warmer weather. Otherwise you might be facing an unnecessary repair bill. It is a slight inconvenience - but I still really like my Jeeps.