MYRModel Year Report

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

◆ Worse than typical
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
1,280
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

59% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 562 complaints 1994: 609 complaints 1994 1995: 723 complaints 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1,028 complaints 1999: 1,638 complaints 1999 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2004: 1,295 complaints 2005: 2,051 complaints 2006: 1,280 complaints 2006 1,280 2007: 1,108 complaints 2008: 734 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 118 complaints 2011: 1,639 complaints 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2014: 2,378 complaints 2014 2015: 1,362 complaints 2016: 310 complaints 2017: 364 complaints 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2022: 261 complaints 2023: 389 complaints 2024: 243 complaints 2024 2025: 75 complaints 2026: 22 complaints
1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 562 complaints 1994: 609 complaints 1995: 723 complaints 1995 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1998: 1,028 complaints 1998 1999: 1,638 complaints 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2001 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2004: 1,295 complaints 2005: 2,051 complaints 2006: 1,280 complaints 2006 1,280 2007: 1,108 complaints 2008: 734 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2010: 118 complaints 2010 2011: 1,639 complaints 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2013 2014: 2,378 complaints 2015: 1,362 complaints 2016: 310 complaints 2016 2017: 364 complaints 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2022: 261 complaints 2022 2023: 389 complaints 2024: 243 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints
1989: 5 complaints 1989 1990: 5 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 562 complaints 1993 1994: 609 complaints 1995: 723 complaints 1995 1996: 893 complaints 1997: 991 complaints 1997 1998: 1,028 complaints 1999: 1,638 complaints 1999 2000: 1,447 complaints 2001: 883 complaints 2001 2002: 1,476 complaints 2003: 762 complaints 2003 2004: 1,295 complaints 2005: 2,051 complaints 2006: 1,280 complaints 2006 1,280 2007: 1,108 complaints 2008: 734 complaints 2009: 138 complaints 2009 2010: 118 complaints 2011: 1,639 complaints 2011 2012: 1,644 complaints 2013: 804 complaints 2013 2014: 2,378 complaints 2015: 1,362 complaints 2015 2016: 310 complaints 2017: 364 complaints 2017 2018: 854 complaints 2019: 368 complaints 2019 2020: 240 complaints 2021: 403 complaints 2021 2022: 261 complaints 2023: 389 complaints 2023 2024: 243 complaints 2025: 75 complaints 2025 2026: 22 complaints

2006: 1,280 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19895
19905
19916
19923
1993562
1994609
1995723
1996893
1997991
19981,028
19991,638
20001,447
2001883
20021,476
2003762
20041,295
20052,051
20061,280
20071,108
2008734
2009138
2010118
20111,639
20121,644
2013804
20142,378
20151,362
2016310
2017364
2018854
2019368
2020240
2021403
2022261
2023389
2024243
202575
202622

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

59% · 755 reports

Most commonly citing switch and ignition.

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Show complaint excerpts

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, 2012-03-24

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, 2023-10-25

Also filed under Exterior lighting

Power train

14% · 173 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASHINJURY

Engine

10% · 124 reports
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Structure

9% · 120 reports

Most commonly citing body and door.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2018-04-30

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, 2006-04-28

Service brakes

6% · 71 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2006Complaint volume 1,280 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2006-08-02Air bags06V295000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2007-10-22Service brakes, hydraulic07V434000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-05-11Exterior lighting09E012000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2009-10-15Suspension09E039000 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…

    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…

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    2010-11-18Audit queryClosed 2015-12-28 Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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    2013-08-15Electrical system, power train13V175000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2014-06-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2014-12-23 Air Bag Non-deployment
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    2015-10-09Electrical system14V438000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 755 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 173 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 124 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06V295000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07V434000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 09E012000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 09E039000 · Suspension
  • Recall 13V175000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 14V438000 · Electrical system
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FAQ

Is the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 59% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.