MYRModel Year Report

2006 Jeep Cherokee

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2006 Jeep Cherokee
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:53:55.355Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Cherokee Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 1 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 7 complaints 1985: 17 complaints 1985 1986: 21 complaints 1987: 57 complaints 1988: 98 complaints 1989: 191 complaints 1990: 275 complaints 1990 1991: 234 complaints 1992: 114 complaints 1993: 418 complaints 1994: 522 complaints 1995: 610 complaints 1995 1996: 447 complaints 1997: 390 complaints 1998: 399 complaints 1999: 366 complaints 2000: 369 complaints 2000 2001: 229 complaints 2006: 17 complaints 2006 2014: 2645 complaints 2015: 1784 complaints 2016: 1406 complaints 2016 2017: 1331 complaints 2018: 683 complaints 2019: 1628 complaints 2020: 288 complaints 2021: 156 complaints 2021 2022: 48 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2006: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19820
19830
19847
198517
198621
198757
198898
1989191
1990275
1991234
1992114
1993418
1994522
1995610
1996447
1997390
1998399
1999366
2000369
2001229
200617
20142645
20151784
20161406
20171331
2018683
20191628
2020288
2021156
202248
20233
20265

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, 20071006

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. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080229

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.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Jeep Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.