2006 Jeep Cherokee
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 17 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2006: 17 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 57 |
| 1988 | 98 |
| 1989 | 191 |
| 1990 | 275 |
| 1991 | 234 |
| 1992 | 114 |
| 1993 | 418 |
| 1994 | 522 |
| 1995 | 610 |
| 1996 | 447 |
| 1997 | 390 |
| 1998 | 399 |
| 1999 | 366 |
| 2000 | 369 |
| 2001 | 229 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2014 | 2,650 |
| 2015 | 1,791 |
| 2016 | 1,411 |
| 2017 | 1,335 |
| 2018 | 685 |
| 2019 | 1,659 |
| 2020 | 314 |
| 2021 | 171 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2026 | 9 |
Known problem areas
Only 17 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility
6 of 17 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.
Show complaint excerpts
We have had two broken windshields in our Jeep Commander and now are about to fix our third broken windshield. Even the smallest stone breaks the windshield. We think it is be cause of the angle of the windshield.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-06
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
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'06 Jeep Cherokee 5.7L hemi engine stalls intermittently in different traffic situations, leading to complete loss of power including power brakes and steering. This condition has occurred on different occasions between dec 07 and feb 08.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-02-29
Power train
2 of 17 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and driveline.
Electrical system
2 of 17 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing software and switch.
Suspension
1 of 17 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing front.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2006 Jeep Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection
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- Visibility: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Cherokee?
- The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 35% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Cherokee have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.