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
1,297 reports, newest first.
Seat belts, Dec 5, 2019
BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH UNLESS I PRESS THE 'RELEASE' BUTTON AND PUSH THE BUCKLE INTO THE LATCH. THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT WILL ALSO NOT TURN OFF.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Dec 3, 2019
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE GRAND CHEROKEE HAS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE LOSES ALL POWER, LOSES POWER STEERING AND BRAKES CAUSING AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION. DASH LIGHTS ALL GO OUT. UPON RESTART, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON BUT VEHICLE FUNCTIONS AGAIN.
Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Engine, Dec 2, 2019
THE ENGINE LIGHT SEEMS TO STAY ON AND THE TIRE LIGHT KEEPS BLINKING OFF AND ON I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE 10 25 2019
Electrical system, Nov 29, 2019
WHEN COMING OFF OF THE OFF RAMP FROM THE HIGHWAY, I CAME TO A STOP LIGHT. ONCE SITTING AT THE STOP LIGHT THE HEATER, DASH AND HEADLIGHTS ALL WENT OFF BUT THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. ALL 3 OF THE MENTIONED ABOVE FLICKERED ON AND OFF MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE COMING BACK ON AGAIN AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPPED UP. THIS IS NOT RELATED TO THE IGNITION AS MY KNEES ARE NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THE KEY AND THE KEY HAS NOTHING DANGLING FROM IT. THIS IS RATHER DANGEROUS. IF I WAS STILL DRIVING AND IT HAPPENED, I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SEE MY SPEED OR THE ROAD.
Electrical system, Oct 4, 2019
VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALL INSIDE POWER - DASH LIGHTS & CONTROLS, A/C, ETC, WHETHER DRIVING OR JUST SITTING IDLING. UPON RESTART, IT MAY OR MAY NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. MOST TIMES IT WILL BE OK BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. IF DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WILL NEED TO STOP. YOU LOSE ALL POWER WHEN IT HAPPENS. HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH ON A MAJOR ROAD, ALSO HAPPENED WHILE PULLING INTO MY EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AFTER A RECALL 2 OR 3 YEARS AGO AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP. MY HUNCH IS THAT IT IS STILL AN ISSUE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. IT IS NOT DETECTED WHEN TESTED ON A COMPUTER AS I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY COULD NOT IDENTIFY WHY THE VEHICLE WAS DOING THIS.
Other or unspecified, Oct 2, 2019
VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO GEAR TO DRIVE HOWEVER UPON PARKING WILL NOT SHIFT INTO PARK WILL ONLY OPERATE IN REVERSE NEUTRAL OR DRIVE NO LOW GEARS AS WELL
Vehicle speed control, Oct 2, 2019
I JUST RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 5.7 HEMI WITH APPROX. 118,000 MILES. DRIVING ABOUT 10MPH IN A PARKING LOT, I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE FOR A STOP SIGN. WHEN I WENT TO GO I GOT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION THEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE REVVED UP AND I LOST ALL PROPULSION POWER. I HAD ROLL TO A STOP, TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN START UP AGAIN TO GET THINGS WORKING CORRECTLY WHILE IN DRIVE. IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN 2 OTHER TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU LOSE YOUR PROPULSION.
Air bags, Seat belts, Engine, Sep 30, 2019, crash
DURING RAIN STORMS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE FLOODED WITH WATER. THIS HAS RUINED CARPET IN VEHICLE AND WILL PROBABLY RUST THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR. - VEHICLE STATIONERY IN DRIVEWAY OF HOME. THE SAFETY BELTS BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE NOT WORKING - DO NOT SECURE UNLESS YOU PUSH DOWN HARD TO ENGAGE THE BELT INTO LOCK MODE. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE WHEN I HAVE TO MANUALLY ENGAGE THE BELT HOOK INTO THE LOCK. I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND CRASHED INTO A FENCE, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. VEHICLE IN MOTION AT TIME. WHEN I START THE ENGINE , VEHICLE STILL IN PARK MODE, IT ACCELERATES IN HIGH MODE WITHOUT STEPPING ON GAS PEDAL. ON A CITY STREET.
Electrical system, Sep 26, 2019
HEADLIGHTS FLICKER AND SOMETIME GO OFF COMPLETELY WHILE AUTO IF BEING DRIVEN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. HAVE HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL PERFORMED AND ALSO HAVE HAD THE NEW IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED TWICE BUT PROBLEM CONTINUES. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITH UNRELIABLE LIGHTS.
Electrical system, Sep 17, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE FUEL PUMP, STARTER, AND CRANK SENSOR WERE ALL REPLACED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE COULD BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AIRPORT CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (5751 EAGLE VAIL DRIVE, ORLANDO, FL 32822, (407) 541-6200) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
Steering, Electrical system, Service brakes, Sep 5, 2019
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 GRAND CHEROKEE THE OTHER NIGHT IN THE RAIN AND I STARTED GOING DOWN A HILL AND I HIT A LITTLE BUMP AND MY BRAKES LIKE LOCKED UP IN THE FRONT AND I WENT TO TURN INTO A DRIVE WAY AFTER IT DID THAT AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING AND MY BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME NOW TWICE IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS!
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 29, 2019
I TRUCK IS NOT PULLING GOOD, I HAVE TO REALLY STEP ON THE GAS TO MAKE IT GO. EVEN IF IAM NOT GOING UP A HILL, I HAVE TO PRESS THE GAS HARD TO MAKE IT GO.
Seat belts, Aug 16, 2019
SEAT BELTS WILL NOT LATCH UNLESS RELEASE IS DEPRESSED PRIOR TO INSERTING LATCH. THE CHIME AND LIGHT GO OFF CONTINUOUSLY AS YOU DRIVE BECAUSE IT IS NOT REGISTERING THAT THE SEAT BELT IS BUCKLED.
Other or unspecified, Jul 8, 2019
I HAD RECALL P41 UPDATED TO MY 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. AFTER THE RECALL UPDATE I WAS INSTRUCTED BY THE DEALERSHIP, I WOULD NEED TO PUSH AND TURN THE KEY TO START/STOP THE IGNITION. THIS UPGRADED FUNCTION HAS ALWAYS BEEN HARD TO GET THE KEY TO TURN. LAST WEEK, WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT WORK 02JUL19, IT TOOK ME OVER 20 MIN. TO GET THE KEY TO TURN BY PUSHING AND TURNING, TO START THE ENGINE. THE SAFETY RECALL P41 IS INEFFECTIVE OR INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. MY VEHICLE KEY TURNED FINE BEFORE THE RECALL AND HAS NOT WORKED WELL SINCE.
Power train, Wheels, Jun 18, 2019
RECEIVED 'TRANSMISSION OVER TEMP' MESSAGE ON DASHBOARD AFTER ABOUT 10 MILES OF DRIVING IN THE MORNING. WHEN THE CAR HAS BEEN IN THE HEAT FOR A WHILE, THE MESSAGE COULD APPEAR BEFORE 10 MILES (SOMETIMES IMMEDIATELY). THE FAN TURNS ON AND THERE IS A DEFINITE LAG IN ACCELERATION. ALONG WITH THIS ERROR, I ALSO GET THE 'SERVICE, TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM' MESSAGE CONSISTENTLY. I'VE VISITED MY MECHANIC WITH BOTH ISSUES AND THEY THOUGHT IT WAS FIXED BY THE NEW BATTERY, BUT THEY ONLY DROVE THE CAR FOR 8 MILES TO ATTEMPT GETTING THE TRANSMISSION HOT, NOR DID THEY PROBABLY HIT A BUMP/POTHOLE TO TRIGGER THE TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM. THEY'RE PUZZLED AS TO WHY THOSE MESSAGES ARE POPPING UP BECAUSE THEY DON'T SEE ANY FURTHER ISSUES WITH THE CAR.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, May 21, 2019
2006 JEEP MODELS LONG WITH OTHER DODGE VEHICLES RE EXPERIENCING TIPM FAILURE AT THE FUEL PUMP RELAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING OR NOT BEING ABLE TO START FORM BEING PARKED.
Service brakes, Engine, May 17, 2019
MY BRAKES LOCK ON ME WHEN DRIVING OR STOPPING MY ENGINE SHAKES AND RADDLED WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR PARKED
Other or unspecified, May 11, 2019
ALL FOUR INSIDE DOOR HANDLES SHATTERED. MAKES EMERGENCY EXISTING VERY DIFFICULT.
Other or unspecified, May 6, 2019
INTERIOR PLASTIC DOOR PARTS ARE BREAKING DUE TO CHEAP MATERIALS. TWO OF FOUR HANDLES ARE COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF AND INOPERABLE, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD AS THEY CAN ONLY BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE.
Power train, Apr 15, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROWN DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (6300 KING DR, VENTURA, CA 93003), BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY REPLACED THE MAIN COMPUTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 151,633.
Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Mar 31, 2019
FUSES KEEP COMING LOSE AND CAUSING ABS TO GO OFF WHEN YOU START OFF TO DRIVE AND OTHER ERROR MSGS TO LIGHT UP. PUSH BACK DOWN AND ITS GOOD FOR A WHILE.
Engine, Mar 6, 2019
THE LEFT REAR EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLT BROKE CAUSING AN EXHAUST LEAK MUST BE AN ISSUE WITH THE 2006 SEEN OTHER REPORTS OF THE SAME BOLT BREAKING, CAR WAS IN MOTION CITY STREET
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Service brakes, Mar 6, 2019
ABS EAS AND TRACTION CONTROLL WARNING LIGHTS ON AGAIN WITH SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM MESSAGE AFTER COMPLETING 1ST RECALL, VEHICLE WAS JUST STARTED AND PUT IN TO DRIVE ACCELERATION TO 12 MPH CAUSES BAD GRINDING NOISE AND LOSS OF POWER JUST ABOUT ENOUGH TO GET YOU IN TO THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION VERY DANGEROUS THEN IT SEEMS TO CATCH AND REGAINS POWER THE WARNING LIGHTS STAY ON AND YOU CAN DRIVE IT ALL DAY WITH NO ISSUES BUT AS SOON AS YOU TURN IT OFF AND BACK ON IT WILL DO IT AGAIN.
Other or unspecified, Feb 24, 2019
THE DASH IS FLASHING TELLING ME MY DRIVER DOOR IS OPEN WHEN CLEARLY IT'S CLOSED, WHICH THEN LEADS TO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS TO COME ON OR STAY ON EVEN AFTER PLACING THE SWITCH IN THE OFF POSITION. ALSO WITH SAID PROBLEM MY DOORS WON'T LOCK. THIS ALSO HAPPENS WHEN SAID VEHICLE ISN'T RUNNING .
Electrical system, Feb 16, 2019
DASH LIGHTS FLASHING WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. THIS CAUSES A BIG DISTRACTION AT NIGHT WHEN DRIVING. ALSO MAKES THE STEREO LIGHTS FLASH. HAS BEEN GOING ON EVERYDAY FOR ALMOST 2 YEARS.