2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 1,297 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 8th highest complaint count among 26 Grand Cherokee model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 47 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 41 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Electrical system, ignition, switchJul 21, 2014
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 14V438000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, transfer case (4-wheel drive)May 7, 2013
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.
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
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.
Campaign 13V175000 on NHTSA.gov
SuspensionJun 19, 2009
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 INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 1-518-270-9822.
Campaign 09E039000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleSep 14, 2007
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.
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Campaign 07V434000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleAug 8, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Sep 15, 2009
I HAVE A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, 3.7L V6. I HAVE MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION, FIRST IT WAS THE SHIFTER, SECOND IT WAS A SOLENOID PROBLEM, NOW I HAVE A SHUTTER AND VIBRATION AS I AM DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESSWAY. I HAVE HAD IT IN 3 TIMES NOW FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN THE TRANNY STARTS TO VIBRATE, I NOTICE THAT THE RPMS GO UP ABOUT 2-3000RPMS. TOOK IT BACK AND THE REPAIR GUY SAYS THAT JEEP HAS RECALLED THE TORQUE CONVERTERS FOR A SHUTTER PROBLEM AND COULD REPLACE IT UP 100K MILES. I HAVE OVER 100K AND IT WILL NOT GET FIXED UNDER THIS RECALL OR TSB DUE TO MILEAGE, I THINK SOMEONE NEEDS TO TAKE A HARD LONG LOOK AT THE TIME THAT CHRYSLER SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE AT THEIR EXPENSE. THIS ISSUE HAS COST ME WELL OVER $1000 SO FAR AND IT IS BACK IN THE SHOP FOR THE SAME THING YET AGAIN TODAY. *TR
Power train, Jun 25, 2008
THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS BEEN SLIPPING. I HAD IT CHECKED OUT AND I WAS TOLD IT IS OK. THEN A FEW WEEKS LATER, I TAKE OFF FROM A STOP LIGHT AND MY ENGINE REVS TO 3000 RPM AND I AM LOSING SPEED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SO I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER. THEY CHECK IT OUT AND TELL ME IT IS THE ELECTRONICS IN THE SHIFTER THAT IS BAD. I ASK WHAT IS WRONG AND THE SERVICE ADVISOR TAKES ME TO THE MECHANIC. HE TELLS ME ABOUT THE ISSUE AND SAYS THAT THEY HAVE SEEN ALOT OF THESE ISSUES AND THE BACK ORDER ON THE PART IS 450 PARTS IN THE NEGATIVE. I THINK THIS IS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL. *TR
Suspension, Power train, Tires, Jun 16, 2008
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHILE TURNING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN NOISE OCCURRED AGAIN IT ALSO MADE THE ENTIRE FRONT PANEL FLASH. *KB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE TIRES HAD BEEN ROTATED AND THE GRIDING NOISE SHOULD CEASE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, SO THE DEALER REPLACED THE O-RING AND A BUSHING. *JB
Power train, Jun 6, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP, THE VEHICLE WOULD ABNORMALLY LUNGE FORWARD. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY FAIL. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE TCM. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REFERRED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT IF THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE DID NOT PROVIDE ANY CODES, THEY COULD NOT SUCCESSFULLY REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
Power train, Jun 2, 2008
I WAS RECENTLY DRIVING ON RESIDENTIAL ROAD GOING ABOUT 35MPH UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS AND THE AUTOMATIC JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 2006 STALLS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARS. PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL WILL REV THE ENGINE BUT IT IS LIKE THE JEEP IS IN NEUTRAL. EVERYTHING ELSE SEEMS TO WORK ACCEPT THE CAR IS NOT IN ANY GEAR. THE DASHBOARD INDICATES THE CAR IS IN DRIVE. I HAVE TO COAST OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I TURN THE IGNITION OFF BEFORE RESTARTING, THEN THE CAR SEEMS TO RUN FINE FOR AWHILE. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES OVER THE LAST MONTH. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK THE CAR INTO A LOCAL JEEP DEALER WHERE THEY COULD ONLY FINE OLD CODES IN THE JEEP COMPUTER SYSTEM NOTING INACTIVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH THEY SINCE CLEARED AND WERE UNABLE TO DO MUCH ELSE. AN ERROR CODE FOR THE O2 SENSOR WAS ALSO FOUND AND THE O2 SENSOR WAS REPLACED. I WAS TOLD TO TRY IT OUT AND LET THEM KNOW IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THAT WAS ABOUT 10 DAYS AGO. SINCE THEN I HAVE HAD TWO INCIDENTS THAT HAVE OCCURRED OVER THIS WEEKEND, I HAVE YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER WHICH I PLAN TO DO THIS WEEK. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, May 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AS IF IT WOULD SHUT OFF. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE GEARS SHIFTED AND THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION JUMPED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING REPAIRED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,000.
Power train, Apr 18, 2008
NOISE IN REAR END. DEALER REPLACED DRIVE SHAFT, U JOINTS, PINION SEAL. DEALER UNABLE TO DUPLICATE ENGINE MISS PROBLEM; REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER. DEALER HAD VEHICLE 22 DAYS (11/7/07-11/29/07). *TR
Power train, Apr 18, 2008
REAR END 'WHINING NOISE'. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM. ENGINE MISSES AT IDLE. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. DEALER SAID IT WOULD TAKE SEVERAL DAYS, "... BRING IT BACK WHEN YOU HAVE TIME." PROBLEM NOT REPAIRED. *TR
Power train, Feb 25, 2008
TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SHIFT DOWN WHEN STEPPING ON GAS. MOST OFTEN IN THE 1200-1500 RPM RANGE. VEHICLE TRIES TO STAY ON SAME GEAR AND IS NOT SHIFTING E.G. FROM 5TH GEAR TO 4TH. IF GAS PEDAL IS STEPPED ON ALL THE WAY, VEHICLE SHIFTS DOWN 2 GEARS, E.G. FROM 5TH TO 3RD, AND SPIKES UP TO 6000 RPM. THIS TAKES ABOUT 1.5. SECONDS, LEADING TO DANGEROUS SITUATIONS WHEN CHANGING LANES, ENTERING A HIGHWAY, OR SPEEDING AWAY FROM CRITICAL SITUATIONS. ALREADY EXPERIENCED SEVERAL SEVERE CLOSE ENCOUNTERS. THE SPIKE IN RPM WILL LEAD TO PROPERTY DAMAGE SINCE THE TRANSMISSION WILL BLOW SOON. *TR
Power train, Jan 3, 2008
TRANSMISSION WILL SPORADICALLY CHOOSE NOT TO ENGAGE ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO FREE WHEEL. PROBLEM NOTED MAINLY AFTER INITIAL START WHEN LEFT OVERNIGHT AND WILL GO AWAY AFTER ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO WARM UP SUFFICIENTLY (3-5 MINUTES). *CN
Power train, Nov 14, 2007
FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS. *TR
Power train, May 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT SUSPECTS FAILURE IN HER VEHICLE'S UNIVERSAL JOINTS. WHEN SHE DRIVES THE VEHICLE, IT MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND SHAKES. WHEN SHE SHIFTS FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THE NOISE STOPS. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE UNIVERSAL JOINTS. THE PART FOR THE REPAIR IS UNAVAILABLE BECAUSE IT IS A NEWER MODEL VEHICLE AND THE DRIVESHAFT WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 42,963 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,500.
Power train, Apr 27, 2007
I PURCHASED A GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 2006 INVOICE NO. 392118) ON MARCH 26, 2007 IN TAMIAMI CHRYSLER-JEEP, 8250 SW 8 STREET, MIAMI FL 33144. A FEW DAYS AFTER ITS PURCHASE I NOTICED A LITTLE JUMP WHEN I ACCELERATED, THEN I CARRIED THE CAR TO TAMIAMI CHRYSLER SERVICE ON APRIL 2, 2007. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT HAS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM SO MY CAR MUST REMAIN THERE FOR A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. OF COURSE I AM USING A RENT CAR BUT I WANT MY CAR BACK. IT IS TOO MUCH TIME (25 DAYS) AND THEIR ANSWER: TRANSMISSION IS NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
Power train, Apr 17, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER, AND THE COMPUTER STATED THAT THE COMPONENT ETAX WAS FAILING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE REPAIR PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,690, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,800.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, Power train, Mar 4, 2007
ENGINE, POWERTRAIN, DOOR, DASH, GAS MILEAGE. *JB
Power train, Dec 29, 2006
WE PURCHASED IN OCT. 2006,A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4, V6 WITH 5 SPEED AUTO TRANSMISSION, VIN [XXX]. THERE IS A SAFETY PROBLEM RELATED TO THIS VEHICLE AND TRANSMISSION. PROBLEM: THE VEHICLE HAS NO HILL HOLDING CAPABILITIES. IN OTHER WORDS, WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL, THE BRAKE MUST BE HELD ON WITH YOUR LEFT FOOT AND YOUR RIGHT FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD WITH OUT THE VEHICLE DRIFTING BACKWARD. IN ALL THE AUTOMATIC VEHICLES THAT I HAVE OWNED SINCE 1958, INCLUDING 1993 AND 1996 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEES, NONE PF THEM WERE WITHOUT HILL HOLDING CAPABILITIES. THE FIRST TIME I STOPPED ON A HILL WITH THIS VEHICLE, I DRIFTED BACKWARDS AND ALMOST HIT THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME BEFORE I REALIZED WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THIS TO ME IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION AND SOMETHING DAMILER CHRYSLER SHOULD BE ADDRESSING. IN EXPRESSING MY PROBLEM TO D.C. CUSTOMER SERVICE, I JUST GOT LIP SERVICE. THIS IS WHY I'M EXPRESSING MY PROBLEM TO YOU IN HOPE THAT A SOLUTION CAN BE FOUND. *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Power train, Dec 13, 2006
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AFTER A STOP, VEHICLE WILL ONLY COAST AFTER ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THIS ALSO HAPPENS AFTER MAKING A TURN; THE VEHICLE WILL INITIALLY ATTEMPT TO BEGIN TO MOVE THEN WILL ONLY COAST WHILE GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN IN A COUPLE OF ACCIDENTS BECAUSE PEOPLE THINK I AM ACCELERATING AND THEY ALMOST RUN INTO THE BACK OF ME. *JB
Power train, Dec 11, 2006
WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO TURN AT INTERSECTION ,AND REAPPLYING GAS ENGINE RPM GOES UP BUT CAR DOESN'T MOVE ,THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN IT LUNGES FORWARD. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED AT COMPLETE STOP. THEN TRIES TO GO BUT THEN JUMPS FORWARD. WHICH AT TIMES IT THROWS YOU BACK IN YOUR SEAT. *NM
Power train, Oct 26, 2006
TRANSMISSION UPSHIFTS AND DOWN SHIFTS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. *NM
Power train, Oct 23, 2006
SOME TYPE OF METAL RUBBING TOGETHER NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF VEHICLE AT SLOW TAKE OFF FROM COMPLETE STOP. STOPS AFTER YOU REACH JUST A FEW MPH. *NM
Power train, Sep 19, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 17 MPH DOWN A CURVY MOUNTAIN ROAD IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LOW, THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF LOW GEAR AND SPED DOWN THE MOUNTAIN AFTER THE RPM'S REACHED 1800. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THE HEMI ENGINE WAS DESIGNED TO JUMP OUT A GEAR TO CONSERVE GAS.
Power train, Sep 14, 2006
MY 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND PLACED INTO REVERSE, ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE JUMPED APPROX. 15 FEET BACKWARDS. ALSO, ONE TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN DRIVE, SITTING IN TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE REVVED ON IT'S OWN AND IT JUMPED FORWARD APPROX 15 FEET. IN ALL THREE INCIDENCES, THE BRAKES WHERE DEPRESSED AND WHERE NOT ABLE TO HOLD THE VEHICLE BACK. THE BRAKES HAD TO BE RELEASED AND THEN RE-APPLIED TO GET IT TO STOP. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Air bags, Jun 27, 2006
MY WIFE AND I PURCHASED A 2006 JEEP WK 4X4 ON FEB 20 2006. AS SOON AS WE LEFT THE DEALERSHIP WITH 150 MILES ON IT THE AIR BAGS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED. ABOUT 1 WEEK AFTER THE REPAIRS THEY MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN AND WHERE FIXED AGAIN ONLY TO MALFUNCTION 2 MORE TIMES AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS AND CLEARED THE CODES. AT THE 3000 MILE SERVICE THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK ON THE FRONT CRANK SEAL WHICH WAS REPLACED. IT HAS ALSO BEEN IN THE SHOP 5 TIMES DUE TO AN ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IN WHICH CASE THERE WAS A MULTIPLE CYLINDER MISFIRE, THE DEALERSHIP SAID THERE WHERE NO PROBLEMS AND CLEARED THE CODE EVERY TIME ONLY FOR IT TO COME BACK ON. I JUST PICKED MY VEHICLE UP FROM THE DEALER AGAIN BECAUSE THE CRANK PULLEY AND DAMPENER WHERE WOBBLING REAL BAD AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN FOR THE SAME REASON. ALL REPAIRS WHERE MADE AND AFTER I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP 15 MILES DOWN THE ROAD THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. THE TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHEN I'M STOPPED AND SHIFTS REAL HARD. THE DEALERSHIP SAID ITS FINE AND THERE IS NOW EVIDENCE OF THAT. ALL THESE INCIDENTS ARE ONGOING SINCE THE DAY IT WAS PURCHASED. *JB
Power train, Apr 26, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE MADE A BANGING NOISE AS THE GEARS SHIFTED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE TWICE, BUT HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IT WOULD IDLE VERY LOW AND EVENTUALLY CUT OFF. UPDATED 05/30/06. *JB
Power train, Apr 1, 2006
2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 6 CYL CAR WAS IN TRAFFIC STARTED MOVING TO 25-30 MPH THEN CAR STARTED BUCKING , LOOSING POWER AS I APPLIED MY FOOT ON PEDAL, NO SIGNS OF OVER HEATING (GAUGE WAS LESS THAN 1/2 MARK OF C/AND H.. MOVED FROM LEFT LANE TO SHOULDER WITH CAR RUNNING IT BASICALLY WAS MOVING AT 5 MPH AS I APPLIED MY FOOT ON GAS. ONCE IN PARK IT IDLED WITH SOME SHAKING , I TRIED TO MOVE FORWARD WITH CAR IN DRIVE THE CAR WENT REVERSE, I CALLED FOR HELP AND THE NYSDOT WITNESSED THE CAR GO IN REVERSE WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE. CAR HAS BEEN TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. 12,000 MILES. FALL OF 2005 I HAD BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AS I FELT THAT THE CAR WASN'T GOING INTO THE PROPER GEARS ALMOST NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY LACK OF POWER,DEALER COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING........ *NM