2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Grand Cherokee years
- More complaints than other years 10th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1,280 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. That ranks 10th out of 32 Grand Cherokee model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (753 complaints, 59%), typically at around 90,000 miles. Complaints mention 47 crashes, 7 fires, 41 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
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- 1,280owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 47complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Jeep Grand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 753 | 59% | 90,000 | “ignition switch” (12%) | $570 |
| Power Train problems | 173 | 14% | 84,300 | “transfer case” (12%) | $1,100 |
| Engine problems | 124 | 10% | 91,250 | “ignition switch” (10%) | — |
| Structure problems | 119 | 9% | 69,500 | “door handles” (41%) | $1,000 |
| Unknown or Other | 73 | 6% | 107,700 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting problems | 64 | 5% | 86,051 | “instrument panel” (20%) | — |
| Air Bags problems | 60 | 5% | 103,218 | “air bag” (40%) | — |
| Service Brakes problems | 56 | 4% | 95,038 | “ignition switch” (13%) | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 53 | 4% | 35,260 | “stalled without” (9%) | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | 52 | 4% | 62,945 | “cruise control” (21%) | — |
| Seat Belts | 41 | 3% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 37 | 3% | 83,799 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 31 | 2% | 100,428 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 25 | 2% | 56,299 | — | — |
| Tires | 13 | 1% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 11 | 1% | 99,174 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 1% | 103,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 0% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 0% | 55,250 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 4 | 0% | 63,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 0% | 112,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 0% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 0% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 0% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 2 | 0% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 38,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, to July 5, 2007, and 2006-2007 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, to July 5, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the driver may accidentally hit the ignition key with their knee, unintentionally knocking the key out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Electrical system; power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Problem: 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 manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: 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 contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
Problem: 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.
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Fix: 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 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the inflator connector for the driver's air bag may have been incorrectly assembled.
Risk: The air bag may not inflate properly which can increase the risk of injury in certain crash conditions.
Fix: 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.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Air Bag Non-deployment (PE14017) — opened Jun 16, 2014, closed Dec 23, 2014, led to recall 14V438000.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit (AQ10001) — opened Nov 18, 2010, closed Dec 28, 2015.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
1>Air bag Recal F39 2>. Knee contract my turn off ignition switch Recal P41 3> Possibly vehicle rollover Recall N23 4> Components electrical system Recal AQ10001 5> After Market Performance Suspension system Recal 09E039000 6> ABS Electronic Control Module Recal 4GO
All of the inside door handles have broken under normal circumstances. It's almost impossible to open the doors and that to me could become a safety concern for a number of reasons. Especially if involved in an accident. Thank you for your attention to this complaint. God bless.
While operating vehicle, driver's side seat belt frequently disconnects without warning.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 116,000, and after taking the vehicle to a certified mechanic, the Carfax report indicated that the…
Vehicle will all of a sudden shut off with out warning while driving. It has shut off while in motion going about 25miles per hour . I hurry and put it in park and restart it. It has restarted every time. Sometime the lights on the dash will flash for a moment but has only done that 2 times out of…
Other Jeep Grand Cherokee years
← 2005 Grand Cherokee · 2007 Grand Cherokee →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Grand Cherokee | 25 | 6 |
| 2025 Grand Cherokee | 76 | 4 |
| 2024 Grand Cherokee | 249 | 16 |
| 2023 Grand Cherokee | 397 | 21 |
| 2022 Grand Cherokee | 264 | 13 |
| 2021 Grand Cherokee | 409 | 12 |
| 2020 Grand Cherokee | 240 | 3 |
| 2019 Grand Cherokee | 370 | 7 |
| 2018 Grand Cherokee | 855 | 10 |
| 2017 Grand Cherokee | 364 | 5 |
| 2016 Grand Cherokee | 311 | 8 |
| 2015 Grand Cherokee | 1,366 | 9 |
| 2014 Grand Cherokee | 2,381 | 18 |
| 2013 Grand Cherokee | 804 | 9 |
| 2012 Grand Cherokee | 1,644 | 10 |
| 2011 Grand Cherokee | 1,640 | 6 |
| 2010 Grand Cherokee | 118 | 5 |
| 2009 Grand Cherokee | 138 | 2 |
| 2008 Grand Cherokee | 734 | 4 |
| 2007 Grand Cherokee | 1,108 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1,280 | 4 |
| 2005 Grand Cherokee | 2,051 | 3 |
| 2004 Grand Cherokee | 1,295 | 8 |
| 2003 Grand Cherokee | 762 | 4 |
| 2002 Grand Cherokee | 1,476 | 10 |
| 2001 Grand Cherokee | 883 | 4 |
| 2000 Grand Cherokee | 1,447 | 6 |
| 1999 Grand Cherokee | 1,638 | 4 |
| 1998 Grand Cherokee | 1,028 | 4 |
| 1997 Grand Cherokee | 991 | 5 |
| 1996 Grand Cherokee | 893 | 6 |
| 1995 Grand Cherokee | 719 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 753 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Grand Cherokee model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.