2006 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Cherokee years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 17th of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jeep Cherokee. That ranks 17th out of 19 Cherokee model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (6 complaints, 35%), typically at around 23,354 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 17owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Jeep Cherokee problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 6 | 35% | 23,354 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 12% | 23,354 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 12% | 23,115 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 12% | 26,689 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 6% | 23,354 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 6% | 27,142 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 30,782 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 6% | 35,829 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Jeep Cherokee recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. Passenger window rolls up then half way down. Drivers window not automatic in either direction. It appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. *tr
2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. Passenger window rolls up then half way down. Drivers window not automatic in either direction. It appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. Rear passenger brake rotor worn severely. Brakes making terrible…
Brakes locking up when applied, emergency brake handle has no resistance. Passenger side rear brake cable failed. Dealer replaced. Vehicle was with dealer 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07). *tr
Ignition switch malfunctioning causing transmission to function improperly. Sometimes cannot start vehicle without 'jiggling' the ignition and shifter. Dealer kept vehicle for 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07) replaced ignition module. *tr
2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. Passenger window rolls up then half way down. Drivers window not automatic in either direction. It appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. Vehicle with dealer 23 days 8/31/07-9/22/07. *tr
Other Jeep Cherokee years
← 2001 Cherokee · 2014 Cherokee →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Cherokee | 8 | 4 |
| 2023 Cherokee | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Cherokee | 51 | 3 |
| 2021 Cherokee | 176 | 4 |
| 2020 Cherokee | 325 | 3 |
| 2019 Cherokee | 1,661 | 11 |
| 2018 Cherokee | 687 | 7 |
| 2017 Cherokee | 1,337 | 6 |
| 2016 Cherokee | 1,410 | 9 |
| 2015 Cherokee | 1,789 | 11 |
| 2014 Cherokee | 2,650 | 13 |
| 2006 | 17 | 0 |
| 2001 Cherokee | 229 | 2 |
| 2000 Cherokee | 369 | 1 |
| 1999 Cherokee | 366 | 2 |
| 1998 Cherokee | 399 | 5 |
| 1997 Cherokee | 390 | 4 |
| 1996 Cherokee | 447 | 6 |
| 1995 Cherokee | 608 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Cherokee?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Jeep Cherokee?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Jeep Cherokee a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Cherokee model years, the 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.