MYRModel Year Report

2006 Jeep Cherokee

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2006 Jeep Cherokee
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:27:19.387Z

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.

How is this computed?

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: 97 complaints 1989: 191 complaints 1990: 270 complaints 1990 1991: 233 complaints 1992: 113 complaints 1993: 418 complaints 1994: 519 complaints 1995: 608 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: 2636 complaints 2015: 1776 complaints 2016: 1398 complaints 2016 2017: 1323 complaints 2018: 678 complaints 2019: 1582 complaints 2020: 258 complaints 2021: 136 complaints 2021 2022: 44 complaints 2023: 3 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
2006: 17 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19811
19820
19830
19847
198517
198621
198757
198897
1989191
1990270
1991233
1992113
1993418
1994519
1995608
1996447
1997390
1998399
1999366
2000369
2001229
200617
20142636
20151776
20161398
20171323
2018678
20191582
2020258
2021136
202244
20233
20263

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 17 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VISIBILITY

5 of 17 total reports mention: visibility.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 17 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

Show complaint excerpts

'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

VISIBILITY

1 of 17 total reports mentions: visibility.

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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

SUSPENSION

1 of 17 total reports mentions: suspension.

STRUCTURE

1 of 17 total reports mentions: structure.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Jeep Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

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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:power window devices and controls, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Cherokee have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.