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.
Structure, Jun 30, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SUPPORT STRUT THAT HELD THE HOOD IN PLACE COLLAPSED ON HIS HAND. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED, AND CONCERNED THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN MORE SEVERE. THE DEALER AGREED TO REPLACE THE SUPPORT STRUT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jun 29, 2011
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES DISINTEGRATE MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOORS FROM INSIDE. OBVIOUSLY A TREMENDOUS SAFETY CONCERN IN CASE OF MISHAP AS ALL FOUR DISINTEGRATE AT THE SAME RATE. WE HAD 2 TOTALLY FAIL RENDERING DOOR INOPERATIVE AND OCCUPANT UNABLE TO EXIT. *TR
Electrical system, Jun 24, 2011
INSTRUMENT PANEL RANDOMLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND LIGHTS UP AGAIN. ALL GAUGES GO TO ZERO AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS COME ON, THEN RETURNS TO NORMAL. *TR
Suspension, Jun 21, 2011
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SPRINGS FOR THE STRUTS ARE WEAK AND CAN SNAP GOING OVER A BUMPS IN ROAD CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE STRUTS AND REPLACEMENT OF BOTH PARTS. I CURRENTLY HAD THIS HAPPEN AND WAS TOLD BY MY GARAGE THEY SEES THIS SO MUCH FROM JEEP THE PARTS ARE ON BACKORDER SINCE THEY CAN NOT KEEP UP WITH THE DEMAND. *TR
Electrical system, May 29, 2011
WHILE DRIVING HOME ON THE INTERSTATE LAST NIGHT,MY DASH LIGHTS AND MY HEAD LIGHT FLASH ON AND OFF AND SOMETIMES THEY GO OFF AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY COULD NOT FIND THE PROBLEM,AND I WOULD HAVE TO LET IT GET WORSE AND IT WOULD HAVE TO HAPPEN WHEN THEY WERE DRIVING IT TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT..IT NEEDS TO BE FIXED SOON BEFORE IT CAUSES A CRASH AND SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Structure, May 25, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHERKOEE PLASTIC PIECES WHERE HANDLE IS LOCATED HAS BROKEN INTO PIECES .THERE HAS BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS .CAN,T OPEN THE DOOR NOW THAT IS VERY DANGEROUS. HAVE TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW TO GET OUT. PLEASE HELP US SOLVE THIS PROBLEM JEEP DEALER AND THE OWNER OF CO. NOT INTERESTED .THEY HAVE OUR MONEY STAND BEHIND THERE VEHICLE. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, May 24, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR HANDLES BEGAN TO CRACK FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE METAL DOOR PART WAS NO LONGER ATTACHED TO THE PLASTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO AUTHORIZED DEALERS WHO TOOK PICTURES OF THE FAILURE BUT COULD NOT PROVIDE A REASON FOR THE FAILURE. ONE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY VANDALISM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DOOR HANDLES WERE PROGRESSIVELY WORSE THAN THE REAR HANDLES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO ASSIST. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,225. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 14,000.
Power train, Electrical system, May 19, 2011
AT APPROXIMATELY 78K MILES, VEHICLE WOULD OCCASIONALLY START AND THE ONLY SYSTEM THAT WAS OPERATIONAL WAS THE RADIO. I CLEANED AND INSPECTED ALL CONNECTORS THAT I COULD ACCESS, AND PROBLEM APPEARED TO GO AWAY. THEN JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (80K MILES) INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL ISSUES HAVE BEGUN TO APPEAR. THE TRANSMISSION SOMETIMES "STICKS" IN 3RD GEAR, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAIL TO FUNCTION AND WHEN I ATTEMPT TO TURN THEM ON IT CRASHES THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WHICH THEN BEGINS RUNNING RANDOM SYSTEM ERRORS, AND THE HEADLIGHTS SOMETIMES TURN OFF OR FAIL TO COME ON. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, May 5, 2011
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 3 INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN AND DOORS CANNOT BE OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT EXITING THE VEHICLE WOULD BE DIFFICULT IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE. JEEP IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THESE MANUFACTURERS DEFECTS AND A RECALL IS IN ORDER. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Apr 25, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEGAN FUNCTIONING AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED YET THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE ONLY RECURRED DURING WARM WEATHER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 22, 2011
THE AREA BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HAS IMPLODED, THE PLASTIC IS CRACKED IN SEVERAL PLACES, ALLOWING THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO HANG LOOSELY. THE AREA WOULD BE BEST DESCRIBED AS THE WELL BEHIND THE HANDLE. THAT DOOR SAW ALMOST NO USE. IT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR NORMAL EXIT OF THE VEHICLE, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Power train, Apr 18, 2011
STARTING AT AROUND 55,000 MILES WHILE I WOULD BE DRIVING MY JEEP, THE CAR WOULD STOP MOVING BUT THE ENGINE WOULD REV AS I PUSHED ON THE PEDAL. I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO GO IN DRIVE, NEUTRAL OR REVERSE. I WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND TURN OFF THE VEHICLE, WAIT A FEW SECONDS THEN RESTART THE CAR. I HAVE HAD MY CAR AT MY MECHANICS AS WELL AS A JEEP DEALERSHIP, A TOTAL OF 5 TIMES, NOW READY TO GO BACK IN FOR THE 6TH TIME. EACH TIME I AM TOLD THE PROBLEM IS FIXED AND A DAY OR 2 LATER IT HAPPENS AGAIN. WHEN I CALL TO LET THE MECHANIC KNOW I AM HAVING THE PROBLEM AGAIN, I AM THEN TOLD THAT NEITHER THEY NOR THE DEALERSHIP KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND TO BRING IT BACK IN. LEAVING ME WITHOUT A CAR FOR DAYS. I HAVE SPENT A LOT OF MONEY ON THIS VEHICLE AND DO NOT WANT TO SPEND THOUSANDS MORE FIXING A PROBLEM THAT IS NOT FIXABLE. I HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN, AND FEAR THAT SOMEBODY IS GOING REAR END THE CAR WHEN IS JUST STOPS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER OF JEEP AND WAS TOLD ONLY "CERTAIN" 2006 JEEPS WERE UNDER RECALL, MINE WAS NOT ONE. ALL I COULD DO WAS MAKE A COMPLAINT. SO I MADE A VERBAL AND NOW WRITTEN COMPLAINT, HOPING SOMETHING GETS DONE. *TR
Structure, Apr 18, 2011
DURING THE WEEKS OF EARLY MARCH, I EXPERIENCED LEAKS OF THE INTERIOR OF MY 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE DRIPPING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE (A-PILLAR), DRIVER SIDE (A-PILLAR) AND ABOVE THE HOME GARAGE DOOR CONTROLS (OVERHEAD CONSOLE) AFTER IT RAINED/SNOWED. I BROUGHT IN THE VEHICLE ON MARCH 22 TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP SERVICE CENTER WHERE IT WAS TROUBLESHOOT WITH RE-SECURING THE WEATHER STRIP ABOVE WINDSHIELD AND A GASKET IN THE SUNROOF WAS REPLACED (TSB 23 040 06). HOWEVER 2 DAYS LATER THE LEAK OCCURRED AGAIN ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER SIDE (ABOVER THE DRIVER, MYSELF) IN WHICH IT DOES TAKE YOUR FOCUS OFF THE ROAD AS WATER DRIPS ON YOUR LEGS/KNEE. THE LEAK HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED, AS VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT IN A SECOND TIME ON MARCH 28 AND NO CONFIRMED TROUBLE-SHOOT WAS COMPLETED AS I RETRIEVED THE VEHICLE BACK ON MARCH 31ST WITH A THEORY OF THE LEAK EITHER COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD OR THE SUNROOF. THE SERVICE TECHNICIANS SAID THEY WOULD CALL BACK ONCE MORE DETAIL WAS INVESTIGATED BY THE MANAGER HOWEVER I NEVER RECEIVED ONCE CALL-BACK. INTERESTINGLY ON THE 28TH WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN HE SAID "THIS WAS THE 4TH VEHICLE THIS WEEK", AMONG OTHERS THAT I MYSELF HAVE FOUND ONLINE OF MULTIPLE JEEP OWNERS EVEN THE 2011 MODEL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THUNDERSTORM SEASON IS HERE AND HEAVY DOWNPOURS AND LEAKS DRIPPING ON THE DRIVER ARE DISTRACTIVE AND TAKE FOCUS OFF THE ROAD. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY A RECALL HAS NOT BEEN ISSUED FROM JEEP AFTER SO MANY OWNERS HAVE THIS ISSUE AND END UP PAYING OUT OF POCKETS FOR REPAIRS TO THEIR CARPETS(MOLD), STEREO DAMAGE, AMONG OTHER THINGS. FORTUNATELY I HAVE NOT HEARD OF ANY MAJOR ACCIDENTS FROM THIS BUT A DISTRACTION IS DEFINITELY OUT THERE FOR DRIVERS IF IT LEAKS OR STARTS LEAKING WHILE ON A HIGHWAY. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 15, 2011
ENGINE STALLS FOR 2 TO 3 SECONDS WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER A SLIGHT BUMP, WILL NOT GO WHEN PRESSING ON GAS PEDAL TIL AFTER THE STALLING. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 6, 2011
UNINTENDED ENGINE ACCELERATION / SURGE. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE 5.7 LITER HEMI ENGINE IN A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE SUDDENLY SURGED WHEN STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS. MAXIMUM BRAKES WERE APPLIED AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL TO PREVENT THE JEEP FROM GOING INTO TRAFFIC. AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL THE ENGINE RPM WENT AS HIGH 4500 RPM (NORMAL ENGINE RPM AT IDLE IN GEAR IS ABOUT 700 RPM). ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE JEEP WAS BROUGHT TO A JEEP DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSIS THE PROBLEM. THE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO FIND ANY FAULT WITH THE VEHICLE (NO FAULT CODES OR ANY ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR). THIS BEHAVIOR COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT THE RESULTS IN SERIOUS INJURIES AND OR DEATH TO INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED. *TR
Suspension, Apr 3, 2011, crash
THE OEM NUT HOLDING THE PINCH BOLT TO THE UPPER CONTROL ARM IN MY 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED CAME LOOSE AND ULTIMATELY FELL OFF. THIS CAUSED THE UPPER CONTROL ARM TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL AND HUB ASSEMBLY BREAKING OFF FROM THE AXLE WHILE IN MOTION. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP WITH THREE INTACT WHEELS AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL UNDERNEATH THE BODY. FORTUNATELY, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AT HIGHWAY SPEED OR SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH WOULD HAVE BEEN PROBABLE, DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AND THE LOSS OF ALL BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULIC PRESSURE, AS THE BRAKE LINE WAS ALSO SEVERED. THE OEM NUT HOLDING THE PINCH WELD TO THE UPPER CONTROL ARM APPEARS INADEQUATELY DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND ROUTINE REMOVAL AND RETIGHTENING FOR SERVICE SUCH AS WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENTS. THERE APPEARS TO BE INADEQUATE ENGINEERING THOUGHT INTO ENSURING, AT A MINIMUM, A SIMPLE MECHANISM TO SECURELY FASTEN THE NUT (E.G., COTTER PIN, SERRATED FLANGE, OR OTHER LOCKING FEATURE). THIS IS A SEVERE OVERSIGHT GIVEN THE POTENTIAL DANGER ASSOCIATED WITH AN UPPER CONTROL ARM SEPARATION AT SPEED. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 22, 2011
BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ON 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED
Electrical system, Mar 18, 2011
MY DASHBOARD LIGHTS FLICKER ON MY 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WHILE DRIVING WHEN I TURN ON THE HEAT WITH THE FAN. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON THE INTERNET DISCOVERED WITH A GOOGLE SEARCH. I CALLED JEEP AND BROUGHT IT TO THEIR ATTENTION, BUT THE PERSON I SPOKE TO DIDNT SEEM TO INTERESTED AND SAID NOTHING WOULD BE DONE UNLESS NHTSA RECIEVED ENOUGH COMPLAINTS. THERE RESPONSE SEEMED PRETTY LAX FOR WHAT I CONSIDER A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 17, 2011
I AM NOT SURE HOW, BUT THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR PANEL CRACKED AND DOOR HANDLE FELL OFF LEAVING BACK SEAT PASSENGERS VULNERABLE (A CHILD RIDES BACK THERE). IN ADDITION, THERE IS A LARGE CRACK IN THE PANEL OF THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR AS WELL. I HAVE 70,500 MILES ON THE VEHICLE WITH A SERVICE CONTRACT OF 7 YEARS/85,000 MILES MAXIMUM CARE STILL IN EFFECT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP (HALL CHRYSLER JEEP IN VIRGINIA BEACH) AND WAS QUOTED $475 FOR A BACK ORDERED DOOR PANEL (WHICH TO REPLACE BOTH DOORS COMES TO $950...UNACCEPTABLE!) I REFUSED TO ORDER THE UNIT SINCE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN, AND SHOULD BE COVERED BY MY SERVICE CONTRACT. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC AND WAS TOLD THAT "HANDLES AND PLASTIC PARTS ARE NOT COVERED"...THE HANDLE ISN'T BROKEN, THE PANEL NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. I FEEL THIS IS A GENUINE SAFETY CONCERN AND URGE THE NHTSA TO ENFORCE A RECALL FROM JEEP. IF I WERE IN AN ACCIDENT, MY PASSENGERS WOULD BE TRAPPED!! IT IS UNCONSCIONABLE THAT JEEP WOULD SELL SUCH A HIGH-END VEHICLE WITH THIS KIND OF SAFETY DEFECT. OF UTMOST CONCERN IS THE FACT THAT AN EXTENDED, MAXIMUM CARE SERVICE CONTRACT WOULD NOT COVER THIS ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW OTHER COMPLAINANTS WITH THIS ISSUE HAD THEIR CASES RESOLVED. UPDATED 05/12/11 UPDATED 06/28/11 *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Mar 6, 2011
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH BROKEN DOOR PANELS. *TR
Power train, Mar 2, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, JERKED VIOLENTLY OUT OF GEAR (ALMOST INTO NEUTRAL?) AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE GEAR LIGHTS LIT UP AND I HAD TO MANUALLY SHIFT IT BACK INTO AUTOMATIC. THE DEALERSHIP SCANNED THE CODE & DETERMINED THAT IT WAS A BAD SHIFTER CONTROL MODULE. THEY SAID I COULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT FOR A WHILE BUT IT WOULD EVENTUALLY NEED REPLACED. ESTIMATED COST FOR PART $747(EXCLUDING $78 IN LABOR). DROVE IT BUT REALIZED THAT IT WAS HAPPENING MORE FREQUENTLY, MANY TIMES ON THE HIGHWAYS TRAVELING AT FAST SPEEDS. ALMOST WRECKED SEVERAL TIMES BECAUSE THE PART MALFUNCTIONED WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN WHEN THE ROADS WERE SNOW COVERED & ICY. THIS IS A SERIOUS & POTENTIALLY FATAL SAFETY PROBLEM FOR MYSELF & OTHERS ON THE ROAD THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. I AM UNCERTAIN AS TO WHY CHRYSLER HAS NOT RECALLED THIS PART OR ATLEAST LOOKED INTO IT. I REPORTED IT TO CHRYSLER ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMPLAINT. ?? THERE ARE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM, YET NO ACTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO REMEDY THE ISSUE. DOES THERE NEED TO BE A DEATH TO OBTAIN A RECALL? I AM CERTAIN THAT I WILL PURCHASE A VEHICLE FROM GENERAL MOTORS IN THE FUTURE IF THERE IS NO CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE POCKETS WERE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRACTURES BEGAN AT A SCREW LOCATED ON THE HANDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT ALL FOUR DOORS PANELS WOULD NEED REPLACING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000. UPDATED 03/22/11*LJ UPDATED 1/4/11 *CN
Vehicle speed control, Feb 15, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM 60 TO 80 MPH. HE STATED THAT THE RMPS INCREASED FROM 2,000 TO 4,000. HE ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE FIRST FAILURE AND THEY REPLACED THE COMPUTER MODULAR TWICE. HE STATED THAT THE COMPUTER MODULAR WAS CHANGED TWICE TWO YEARS AGO AND THE FAILURE HAPPENED AGAIN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2011. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE LAST FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE DUPLICATED WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS SET AND IT CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,858. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ UPDATED 1/4/11 *CN
Power train, Feb 8, 2011
WHINING NOISE COMING FROM BACK OF 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; REMOVED DRIVE SHAFT BETWEEN TRANSFER CASE AND REAR DIFF-FOUND U JOINTS ON EACH END SLIGHTLY TIGHT; HAD NEW U JOINTS INSTALLED (HAD REPLACED BY A CUSTOM SHOP AS JEEP DRIVESHAFTS AND U JOINTS ARE ONE COMPONENT AND COST IN THE $1200 RANGE TO REPLACE)-MY U JOINTS ARE NOW SERVICEABLE AND CAN BE CHANGED AT ANY SHOP; PROBLEM STILL EXISTED AFTER REPAIR, REMOVED TRANSFER CASE-NO PROBLEMS THERE; OPENED UP REAR DIFF AND FOUND PINION BEARING PRE-TENSION HAD BEEN OVERTIGHTENED (MY MECHANIC SAYS THIS WAS DONE AT THE FACTORY AS THIS CASE HAS NEVER BEEN OPENED UP PRIOR TO THIS)-GEARS WERE STILL OKAY BUT BEARINGS SHOWED SIGNS OF STRESS SO CHANGED OUT ALL BEARINGS IN DIFF AND RE-SET PINION TENSION; PROBLEM NOW SOLVED-MY OUT OF POCKET COST - $1300. THIS VEHICLE HAS 53000 MILES ON IT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 5, 2011
DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 55 MPH ON AUGUST 1, 2009 AND HEARD A POPPING NOISE, THOUGHT I HAD RUN OVER SOMETHING, A FEW SECONDS LATER THE ENTIRE JEEP STARTING VIBRATING AND AWFUL BEATING AND BANGING NOISES AND TOTALLY LOST POWER. HAD TO COAST TO STOP ALONGSIDE OF ROAD. VEHICLE TOWED TO MECHANIC. FOUND VALVE SPRING BROKE AND TOTAL ENGINE LOSS IN 3.7 L V-6 ENGINE. HAD TO REPLACE ENGINE. CHOSE TO REPLACE WITH JASPER ENGINE FOR WARRANTY. ENGINE REPLACED AND RECEIVED JEEP BACK ON AUGUST 20, 2009. ON JANUARY 31, 2011 LEAVING DRIVEWAY OF PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT AND JEEP STARTING SHUTTERING AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STALL AND STALLED OUT AFTER ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. HAD TOWED TO MECHANIC. 17 MONTHS INTO A 36 MONTH WARRANTY WITH 20,000 MILES ON THIS ENGINE, VALVE SPRING BROKE CAUSING ENTIRE ENGINE DAMAGE. JASPER IS REPLACING THIS ENGINE UNDER WARRANTY. ACCORDING TO JASPER, THEY HAVE REPLACED THREE ENGINES IN LAST THREE MONTHS DUE TO VALVE SPRING BREAKAGE. VALVE SPRING HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED. AFRAID THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN IF CHRYSLER DOES NOT UPDATE WITH NEWER STRONGER VALVE SPRING.