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.
Electrical system, Dec 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE VEHICLE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. UPDATED 3/24/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AT HER EXPENSE. UPDATED 03/31/15
Electrical system, Dec 15, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND WOULD ONLY RESTART AFTER MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Exterior lighting, Dec 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH WAS TURNED OFF AND ON IN ORDER FOR THE HEADLIGHTS TO RE-ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
Electrical system, Dec 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.
Service brakes, Dec 3, 2014
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAST 8 OF VIN 6C[XXX] VEHICLE RUNNING AND DRIVING - ALL BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND CRUISE QUIT WORKING. BRAKES SEEMED TO BE WORKING. MECHANIC RESET TO TURN WARNING LIGHTS OFF. A CODE WAS NOT SET. APPROXIMATELY 2 WEEKS LATER IT REOCCURRED. SEARCHED FOR RECALL AND FOUND RECALL THIS YEAR MODEL BUT JEEP DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS MODEL MFG DATE 09/05 ....PARKED VEHICLE FOR FEAR OF ACCIDENT. *JS
Electrical system, Dec 3, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Electrical system, Dec 3, 2014
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE CONSUMER COMPLAINS THAT RECALL WAS PERFORMED EIGHT TIMES AND PROBLEM STILL EXIST *CN THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED, A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD THAT STATED SERVICE 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR WAS FAULTY, WHICH WAS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL AGAIN, WHICH DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. CUSTOMER SERVICE, INFORMED THE CONSUMER TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALER WHERE THEY WOULD REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR. HOWEVER, THE DEALER ONLY REPROGRAMMED THE SOFTWARE UPDATE, WHICH THEY DID THREE TIMES. THREE WEEKS LATER, THE CONSUMER WENT TO ANOTHER DEALER, AND THEY INFORMED HIM THE RECALL NEEDED TO BE DONE AGAIN. RECALL # 13V175000. *JB CUSTOMER FOLLOW-UP. UPDATED 01/28/15. *JB
Power train, Nov 26, 2014
I BEGAN TO GET A WHINING NOISE FROM THE TRANSMISSION. I BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE AND RECOMMENDATION WERE TO SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION AND THE NOISE WENT AWAY. JUST RECENTLY THE WHINING NOISE RETURNED AND NOW WHEN SHIFTING FROM FIRST GEAR INTO SECOND IT IS A HARD SHIFT NOT FLUID AND SMOOTH. THE SERVICE STATION WHO I HAVE BEEN GOING TO FOR OVER 30 YEARS IS A VERY REPUTABLE AND A LIFE LONG FRIEND. HE FOUND NO CODES FROM THE ON BOARD COMPUTER AND HIS RECOMMENDATIONS WERE TO HAVE THE CAR CHECKED BY AND JEEP DEALER FOR MORE COMPLETE DIAGNOSES AS THEY HAVE EQUIPMENT THAT MIGHT HELP WITH THE PROBLEM BUT HIS DIAGNOSIS WAS PROBABLE BAD TRANSMISSION. FROM THE START THIS CAR ALWAYS HAD A SHIFT PROBLEM FROM FIRST TO SECOND. MANY TIMES THERE WAS A DELAY IN FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND HAD BROUGHT THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE WHILE UNDER WARRANTY BUT WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO CODES NOR ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MY MECHANIC THE JEEPS ARE KNOWN FOR BAD TRANSMISSION BUT NEVER GOT ANY SERVICE CALLS. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 25, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED AND ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Electrical system, Nov 25, 2014
MY DAUGHTER WAS PULLING OUT FROM WHERE SHE WORKS AND HIT A SMALL BUMP.HER JEEP LOST POWER DUE TO THE FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH.SHE LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES.SHE ALMOST GOT HIT BY TWO CARS.ANOTHER TIME HER HUSBAND ACCIDENTALLY HIT THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH HIS KNEE AND THE JEEP DID THE SAME THING. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 25, 2014
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE ISSUES WITH THE CHRYSLER RECALL N23 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER HAVING HIS VEHICLE SERVICED AT THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL, WHEN HE USED THE 4-WHEEL LOW THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER DISPLAYED SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 4 WHEEL LOW RANGE. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPROGRAMMED THE FINAL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE SERVICE 4WD SYSTEM DISPLAYED AGAIN. THE CONSUMER LEARNED A REVISED SOFTWARE PROGRAM WAS WRITTEN FOR THE FINAL DRIVE CONTROL MODULE, BECAUSE THE PROGRAM MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY. *JB
Electrical system, Nov 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR TO BE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Nov 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE REMEDY WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Nov 20, 2014
SINCE I GOT THE RECALL NOTICE FROM CHRYSLER AND I IMMEDIATELY CALL THEM TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BUT BEFORE I WENT THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART FOR THE CAR. THEY TOLD ME TO WAIT UNTIL THEY GOT THE PART. SO I WAITED. TODAY (NOVEMBER 20) MY CAR DIDN'T START WHEN I TRIED TO START IT AND THE CAR MADE A CLICKING SOUND. SO I GAVE UP AND WHEN I TURN IT ALL OFF AND TOOK THE KEY FROM THE SWITCH, THE CAR STILL MADE THE BEEPING SOUND LIKE IF THE KEY WAS STILL IN THE SWITCH. SO I LOCKED MY CAR AND THIS EVENING I WENT TO GET SOMETHING FROM MY CAR AND THE BATTERY IS DYING. SO NOW I CAN'T GO TO WORK TOMORROW BECAUSE MY CAR ISN'T STARTING. I JUST RECENTLY CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY CAN'T DO ANYTHING BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PART AND THEY TOLD ME THEY CAN'T GIVE ME A RENTAL BECAUSE THEY DON'T GIVE THEM FOR RECALLS AND THEY TOLD ME TO CALL THE CHRYSLER MAIN PHONE AND I DID. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T GIVE A RENTAL CAR BECAUSE IT'S NOT FOR THE RECALL AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING TO FIX MY CAR UNTIL THEY MAKE THE PART. SO NOW I HAVE A BROKEN JEEP OUTSIDE PARKED. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERMITTENTLY FAILED. THE VEHICLE STALLED DUE TO THE FUEL LEVEL BEING LOW. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON USING THE RESET CONTROL BUTTON THE FUNCTIONS FAILED TO RESET CORRECTLY AND PROVIDED AN INCORRECT READING. ALSO, THE VEHICLE STALLED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS PROGRESSING WHILE WAITING FOR THE PART FROM THE AUTHORIZED DEALER TO REMEDY THE RECALL REPAIR FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE RECALL REPAIR WOULD BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Engine, Nov 19, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. ON A DIFFERENT OCCASION, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY AFTER ACCELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CAMSHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Electrical system, Nov 19, 2014
WHEN I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER THIS MORNING, NOV 19, 2014 (MY CAR FAILED TO START) REGARDING A RECALL NOTICE, I WAS ADVISED THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A "TEMPORARY FIX" OUT OF POCKET BECAUSE THE RECALLED PART WAS CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. NO FURTHER RECOURSE WAS ADDRESSED AND SINCE MY CAR IS INTERMITTENTLY STARTING AND HAS OCCASIONALLY STALLED WHILE DRIVING, I AM STUCK DRIVING A POTENTIAL HAZARD, OR BEING STRANDED WITHOUT A VEHICLE AT ALL, UNTIL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ME. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE FAULTY IGNITION PART, AT MY OWN EXPENSE (MORE THAN $700) , IN 2012 PRIOR TO THE RECALL. CLEARLY EVEN THAT PART WAS A "TEMPORARY FIX," THOUGH THAT WAS NEVER COMMUNICATED TO ME. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) AND STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE DEALER WAS UNCERTAIN WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:13V175000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN) AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS EXPECTED TO RE-FLASH THE FINAL DRIVE CONTROLLER, WHICH GOVERNS THE TRANSFER WITH NEW SOFTWARE. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, BUT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVING UNIT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY RE-FLASHED THE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE RECURRED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE GEAR SHIFTED INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM THE GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ACTUATOR MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD NOT RECURRED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Engine, Nov 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Engine, Nov 15, 2014
ALL WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND GAUGES SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. AFTER GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY, AND IT DID IT AGAIN THEN MY VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I THEN RESTARTED MY CAR AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYED ON. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT IN 2013 WITH YOUR DEPARTMENT AND WITH CHRYSLER. I AGAIN TALKED TO CHRYSLER TODAY AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THERE'S NOTING THEY CAN DO TO FIX IT AT THIS TIME, BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE. I'M AFRAID THAT THIS CAN LEAD TO A BIGGER PROBLEM IF IT SHUTS DOWN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. WHAT CAN I DO TO GET THIS RESOLVED? *TR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Nov 14, 2014
STARTED DECEMBER 2013. WHEN COLD OUTSIDE, JEEP WON'T DOWNSHIFT. GOING ABOUT 40MPH & JEEP STAYS AT 3,000RPM'S (OR HIGHER). WHEN AT STOP SIGN/RED LIGHT & I TRY TO GO IT REVS TO 3000RPM'S BUT ONLY GOES ABOUT 10MPH. WHEN IT DOES FINALLY REACH 30MPH-40MPH IT WON'T DOWN SHIFT. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED SEVERAL TIMES. TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC LAST YEAR & PUT $700 INTO IT. WAS FINE ALL SPRING & SUMMER BUT YESTERDAY WAS THE FIRST DAY THE TEMPS DROPPED INTO THE 30'S & IT HAS STARTED ALL OVER AGAIN. I CANNOT AFFORD TO GO THROUGH THIS ALL WINTER AGAIN & CANNOT AFFORD TO KEEP DUMPING MONEY INTO THIS JEEP. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE LOW ENGINE POWER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V400000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS TO BE PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 12/17/14*CN UPDATED 6/2/2015 *JS
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Nov 12, 2014
WHILE DRIVING, ALL OF MY LIGHTS ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL START TO FLASH. I AM UNABLE TO TELL THE SPEED AT WHICH I AM GOING BECAUSE IT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING AS WELL. THE FANS STOP BLOWING AND THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER AND OVER. I RECEIVED A SPEEDING TICKET BECAUSE OF BEING UNABLE TO TELL HOW FAST I WAS DRIVING. I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO A CHRYSLER/JEEP DEALERSHIP AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING OR FIGURE OUT WHY IT HAPPENED. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY LOCAL GARAGE AND THEY ARE UNABLE TO FIND OUT WHY IT IS HAPPENING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS AND KEEPS GETTING WORSE AND WORSE. I HAVE CONTACTED CHRYSLER/JEEP VIA EMAIL AND WAS TOLD THAT I SHOULD TAKE IT BACK TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BUT "IF IT IS MONETARY REIMBURSEMENT" THAT I WAS LOOKING FOR, THAT WASN'T GOING TO HAPPEN. I CAN GOOGLE THIS ISSUE AND FIND HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM ONLINE WITH NO RESOLUTION! THIS ISN'T JUST A PROBLEM THAT I AM HAVING AND UNTIL IT CAUSES SOMEONE TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT AND KILL EITHER THEMSELVES OR SOMEONE ELSE, CHRYSLER DOESN'T SEEM TO CARE!!! *TR
Electrical system, Nov 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.