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2003 Gem Nev problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2003 Gem Nev — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

1

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other Nev years?

Nev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted5 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 2 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 5 complaints2003: 2 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 0 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 1 complaints2009: 0 complaints
Nev NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Gem Nev problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Suspension150%

Does the 2003 Gem Nev have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V222000Electrical SystemJune 21, 2006 · 27,350 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN 2 AND 4 PASSENGER, SHORT AND LONG BED LOW SPEED VEHICLES, THE 12 VOLT OUTPUT FROM THE AUXILIARY CARD CIRCUIT BOARD (A DC VOLTAGE TO DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER) MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF HEADLAMP, TAIL LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTIONS.

Consequence

A LOSS OF HEADLAMPS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. IF THERE IS A LOSS OF TAIL LAMP OR TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTION, A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED OR THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT IS TURNING, A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY CARDS, INSTALL A SPLASH/SPRAY PROTECTION, AND ADJUST THE DASH SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLOBAL ELECTRIC AT 888-871-4367.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 CHRYSLER ELECTRIC GEM. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLINKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FASTER THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED THE LOUDER THE NOISE BECAME . THE CONTACT CALLED GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTOR COMPANY, AND THEY SUGGESTED THAT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Suspension · April 17, 2007

“FIRE INSIDE DASH OF VEHICLE. FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A DEFECTIVE MODULE THAT ALREADY HAS A SAFETY RECALL. THE MFG. WILL NOT REPLACE PARTS/REPAIR VEHICLE. THEY STATE VEHICLE HAD RECALL DONE ALREADY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AS THE RECALL UPDATES SUPERCEDES THESE PARTS WITH AN UPGRADE KIT (THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 15, 2009 · fire

2003 Gem Nev — common questions

Is the 2003 Gem Nev reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Gem Nev have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2003 Gem Nev. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Is the 2003 Gem Nev under NHTSA investigation?

NHTSA opened one investigation into this model year; all are now closed.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.