2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

◆ Worse than typical

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2006: 1280 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1989	5
1990	5
1991	6
1992	3
1993	562
1994	609
1995	723
1996	893
1997	991
1998	1028
1999	1638
2000	1447
2001	883
2002	1476
2003	762
2004	1294
2005	2051
2006	1280
2007	1108
2008	733
2009	138
2010	117
2011	1639
2012	1638
2013	802
2014	2373
2015	1355
2016	308
2017	364
2018	850
2019	362
2020	232
2021	401
2022	257
2023	380
2024	239
2025	69
2026	14

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 59%

59% of complaints: electrical system — 755 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH

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WHILE ENTERING ON RAMP FOR HIGHWAY JEEP SHUTS OFF... NO MORE CONTROL SINCE NO POWER. HIT THE GUARD RAIL. THIS STALLING HAPPEN ON MANY OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING OR IN PARK. WITH PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE VERY SCARY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120324

Also filed under ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and STEERING

driving down the road my head lights with flicker on and off and its making the lights inside the jeep go on and off as well reported this awhile ago as well due to the face that tis is not safe while going down the road sometimes it will shut off...

NHTSA ODI report, 20231025

Also filed under EXTERIOR LIGHTING

POWER TRAIN 14%

14% of complaints: power train — 173 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE 10%

10% of complaints: engine — 124 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY

STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 120 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY

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INNER INTERIOR INSIDE DOOR HANDLES CRACKED MAKING THE DOOR INOPERABLE FROM THE INTERIOR. MY NINE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER CLOSED THE DOOR WITH REGULAR FORCE AND THE INNER DOOR HANDLE CRACKED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180430

TWO ISSUES. 1. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOT DESIGNED TO STAY OPEN. THEY RETURN WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE AND HAVE DINGED ANKLES SEVERAL TIMES. ANYONE MORE FRAIL WILL HAVE A CRACKED ANKLE. 2.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060428

SERVICE BRAKES 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes — 71 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2006 — complaint volume: 1280

R 20060802 — air bags

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 06V295000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071022 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-85

Campaign 07V434000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091015 — suspension

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTE

Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-98

Campaign 09E039000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

R 20130815 — electrical system, power train

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufa

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may c

Campaign 13V175000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20140616 — PE (closed 20141223)

Air Bag Non-deployment

R 20151009 — electrical system

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015.

Campaign 14V438000 — check if this car was fixed