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.
Latches/locks/linkages, Feb 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC ON ALL FOUR INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES WERE FRACTURED AND THE REAR DOORS WERE UNABLE TO BE OPENED FROM THE INTERIOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 25, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO WITH ONLY 60,234K MILES AND THE DOOR PANELS ON 3 OF THE 4 DOORS SO FAR HAVE BROKEN OUT JUST WITH THE NORMAL USE, INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE CRACK, PLASTIC BREAKS,HANDLES GO LIMP AND HANDLES FALL OFF. THE PLASTIC PANEL COMPONENTS ARE FRAGILE AND CHEAP. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN FOR ME ESPECIALLY WITH TWO CHILDREN OF 1 AND 12 YEARS OLDS BECAUSE IN AN EVENT OF FIRE OR AND ACCIDENT THE BOYS CAN NOT GET OUT FROM INSIDE THE CAR DUE THE BROKEN DOOR HANDLES. CANT FIND PART TO REPLACE THE DOOR HANDLES BECAUSE THE COMPLETE DOOR PANEL HAS TO BE REPLACED AND THE COST FOR EACH OF ONE ARE MORE THAN 500.00 DOLLARS AND THAT'S NOT INCLUDING THE LABOR COST. I HAVE CALL CHRYSLER JEEP AND THEY OFFER NO RECALL OR SOLUTION FOR THIS SERIOUS MATTER. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 25, 2011
THE PLASTIC AROUND MY INTERIOR DRIVERS SIDE DOOR HANDLE CRACKED AND SHATTERED IN MULTIPLE PLACES CAUSING THE DOOR HANDLE TO BE HELD ON JUST BY THE CABLE IT IS ATTACHED TO. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jan 23, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 4 BAD DOOR HANDLES. INTERIOR DOORS THE PLASTIC FRAME AROUND THE HANDLES IS BROKEN ON ALL 4 DOORS, DOOR HANDLES BECOME FLIMSY WITH NO SUPPORT CAUSING A SEVERE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN TRYING TO OPEN A DOOR. IN AN ACCIDENT, FIRE, ANYTIME THE DOOR NEEDS OPENED, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY FOR FAILURE WHEN THE HANDLE BREAKS. IT HAD ALREADY FAILED TO OPEN ONCE. I AM AFRAID TO HAVE MY GRANDCHILDREN RIDE IN MY CAR BECAUSE IF THEY NEEDED TO GET OUT IN A HURRY, THEY COULD BE STUCK OR WORST KILLED. DEALER SAYS NO RECALL AND $800.00 A PANEL TO REPLACE. RIDICULOUS. THERE ARE COMPLAINTS AND BLOGS ALL OVER THE NET FOR THE SAME THING. WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO MAKE. *LN
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 22, 2011
PARKED IN DRIVEWAY GRAND DAUGHTER PULLED ON DOOR HANDLE AND IT BROKE INTO PIECES. CALLED JEEP DEALER TO GET REPLACEMENT (NOT WARRANTED)DOOR HANDLE,HAVE TO REPLACE HOLE DOOR PANEL. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jan 21, 2011
I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AND SET CRUISE CONTROL. AS SOON AS I DID THE ACCELERATOR HIT THE FLOOR AND I COULDN'T GET IT TO STOP UNLESS I HIT THE CANCEL BUTTON. NOW THE CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T WORK. ITS SHORTING OUT ALL MY OTHER CONTROLLERS AND KILLING MY BATTERY. *TR
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 15, 2011
ALL FOUR DOOR HANDLES ON MY 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAVE BROKEN. TWO OF THE DOOR HANDLES WERE RENDERED INOPERABLE DUE TO THE BREAKAGE. THE OTHER TWO ARE CURRENTLY WORKING BUT THE BREAKAGE IS GETTING PROGRESIVLEY WORSE. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR TWO REASONS. ONE, AN INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EGRESS THE VEHICLE IF AN EMERGENCY ARRISES. TWO, THE BREAKAGE CREATES SHARP JAGGED EDGES WHICH MAY HARM CHILDREN. WHEN I CONTACTED JEEP THEY REFUSED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE BECAUSE TH EVEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY. *TR
Power train, Jan 10, 2011
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON (& GO OFF) REPEATEDLY. ADDITIONALLY, TRANSMISSION WOULD 'JERK' ON DECELERATION JUST BEFORE VEHICLE STOPPED (LIGHT DRIVETRAIN HAD TO CATCH UP WITH THE ENGINE). TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. RETURNED SEVERAL DAYS LATER WITH SAME ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. DEALER KEPT VEHICLE FOR OVER A WEEK; FINALLY DETERMINED A DAUGHTER-BOARD ON THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE HAD FAILED AND REPLACED ($600). TWO DAYS LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. RETURNED TO THE DEALER, WHO (AFTER 3 DAYS) DETERMINED THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE HAD FAILED ($1000 TO REPLACE). REPLACED ENTIRE TCM (WHICH OTHER DEALERS TOLD ME SELDOM IF EVER FAILS). 3 MONTHS LATER, PROBLEM RETURNED. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, Seats, Jan 10, 2011
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - SEAT & AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SENSORS - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. DEALER STATED THAT SEAT SENSOR TIED TO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT VELOCITY WAS MALFUNCTIONING ($300 TO REPLACE). DEALER RE-CHECKED NEXT DAY AND FOUND ALL 4 SENSORS MALFUNCTIONING (WHEN 150# MAN SITS IN SEAT, SENSORS READ 250# MAN). NOW ALL 4 SENSORS NEED TO BE REPLACED ($1000) AND FASTEN SEATBELT LIGHT/BELL SOUND ENDLESSLY. DEALER WON'T REPLACE (OUT OF WARRANTY), NEITHER WILL JEEP. *TR
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 9, 2011
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE CRACKING, THREE OUT OF FOUR ARE CRACKED AND NOW ONE IS INOPERABLE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE DOOR CAN'T BE OPENED FROM INSIDE. THE PLASTIC HAS BECOME BRITTLE AND CRACKS, THEN BREAKS OUT. IT IS NOT A SEPARATE PART AND IS PART OF THE ENTIRE DOOR PANEL. *TR
Electrical system, Interior lighting, Jan 6, 2011
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE DASH LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF AND TURN BACK ON WITHOUT WARNING. IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE IT SHUTS OFF BUT THE ENGINE STAYS RUNNING. THE RADIO PRESETS STAY PROGRAMMED. HAS ONLY DONE IT TWICE IN THE LAST MONTH AND I'VE OWNED IT FOR 3 YEARS. SEEMS TO DO IT IN THE EXTREME COLD, BUT VEHICLE IS FULLY WARMED BEFORE I DRIVE IT. I USUALLY LET IT RUN 20 MINUTES BEFORE I LEAVE ON DAYS WHEN IT IS REALLY COLD( USUALLY BELOW 32 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT) ALL OF THE GAUGE LIGHTS SHUT OFF, THE RADIO, INTERIOR LIGHTING. HAVEN'T NOTICED IF EXTERIOR LIGHTING GOES OFF AS WELL. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Jan 4, 2011
I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED USED 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IN 2008 WITH 26K MILES. BESIDES A MALFUNCTIONING ELECTRONIC SHIFTER IN 2009 EVERYTHING HAS BEEN RUNNING GREAT UNTIL 1/2/2011. AT APPROXIMATELY 6:30PM WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65MPH ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS (EXCEPT FOR THE MAP LIGHTS) BEGAN TO FLICKER AND THEN FAIL. THE LIGHTS WOULD COME BACK ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN FAIL. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE NEXT 30 MILES AND PERSISTENTLY WORSENED UNTIL I GOT HOME WHEN THE LIGHTS REMAINED OFF FOR 15 TO 20 SECONDS AT A TIME. EACH TIME IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING I CYCLED THE SWITCH, CYCLED THE BRIGHTS AND TRIED ANYTHING I COULD TO GET THE LIGHTS TO STAY ON. NONE OF THESE METHODS WORKED. UPON GETTING HOME SAFELY I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTED IT ONLY TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AFTER TWO RESTARTS. I WENT TO BED AND TRIED IT IN THE MORNING AND THE LIGHTS WORKED FINE FOR A 70 MILE DAYLIGHT DRIVE TO THE DEALER. JUST RECEIVED WORD FROM THE DEALER THAT THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE FAILURE SO THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THIS VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND DANGEROUS TO OTHERS ON THE ROAD IN THIS CONDITION EVEN IF IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Air bags, Dec 10, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WHEN SHE NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WOULD NEED TO REPLACE THE DRIVER SIDE CROSS BODY WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED SEVEN TIMES PRIOR, BUT FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE PRETENTION SENSORS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,300.
Power train, Dec 8, 2010
WHEN DRIVING THE LIGHTS AROUND THE GEAR INDICATORS WILL CIRCLE ALL THE GEARS AND VEHICLE DROPS INTO WHAT FEELS LIKE NEUTRAL AND LOSES POWER. THEN IT WILL RANDOMLY DROP BACK INTO DRIVE. HAPPENED A COUPLE OF TIMES THEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. CODE GIVEN WAS LOOSE GROUND WIRE IN TRANNY. DEALER FIXED. 1 WEEK LATER HAPPENED AGAIN AND CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. DEALER GOT SAME GROUND WIRE CODE, TOOK APART AGAIN AND WIRE WAS FINE. RESET LIGHT. STILL HAVING SAME PROBLEM WITH SHIFTING AND HAS HAPPENED WHEN JUST ENGAGING TO LEAVE OUT OF PARKING LOT THEN 3 TIMES ON HWY AT 55 MPH. VERY SCARY AS DON'T KNOW IF GOING TO GO BACK INTO GEAR OR POWER LOSS WILL CAUSE SOMEONE TO REAR END YOU AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED. CAN'T ALWAYS FIND A PLACE TO PULL OVER AND RE-ENGAGE GEARS. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN TODAY TAKING IT BACK IN FOR REVIEW. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN AN INVESTIGATION OR A RECALL? DOES THERE HAVE TO BE A FATAL ACCIDENT TO GET ATTENTION TO THIS DANGEROUS MATTER? I LOVE MY JEEP BUT NOT ENOUGH TO DIE FOR IT!
Structure, Latches/locks/linkages, Dec 8, 2010
INSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE ALL BROKEN AND FALLING OFF . ONE BACK DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. THE AREA BEHIND THE DOOR HANDLE IS BROKEN PLASTIC THAT COULD VERY LIKELY CAUSE A BAD CUT ON A PERSONS HAND. I HAVE PHOTOS I CAN E-MAIL TO YOU. VEHICLE IS A 2006 JEEP CHEROKEE WITH AROUND ONLY 20K MILES. UPDATED IVOQ 12/29/10 *TR
Vehicle speed control, Dec 6, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO. I WAS STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT, WITH MY FOOT FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE. I AM SURE OF THIS DETAIL BECAUSE IF THE BRAKE IS NOT FIRMLY PRESSED, MY CAR SHAKES AS THOUGH IT WILL TURN OFF. SO AS I AM SITTING AT THE LIGHT, MY CAR ACCELERATED AND MOVED ABOUT 6 INCHES. LUCKILY I WAS NOT TOO CLOSE TO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, BUT ANY CLOSER AND I WOULD HAVE REAR ENDED THE CAR. I CALLED MY LOCAL JEEP/DODGE DEALER TO ASK OF THERE WERE ANY RECALLS OR ANY THING I SHOULD KNOW REGARDING MY VEHICLE AND THIS SITUATION. THE EMPLOYEE, COMPLETELY RUDE, ASKED ME IF I WAS TALKING TO SOMEONE IN MY CAR AND MOVED MY FOOT OF THE PEDAL. HE BASICALLY TOLD ME I WAS DISTRACTED, AND SINCE IT WAS" 3 P.M. ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON", I SHOULD WAIT AND SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, THEN I COULD BRING IT IN IF I WANTED TO. I HAVE 4 SMALL CHILDREN AND THERE ARE MILLIONS OF INNOCENT CHILDREN ON THE ROAD EVERYDAY. YOU WOULD THINK THAT THIS WOULD BE A MORE SERIOUS WARNING...ESPECIALLY GIVEN THE SITUATION WITH TOYOTA. *TR
Tires, Dec 2, 2010
THE VALVE STEM ON A JEEP 2006 TIRE SENSOR VALVESTEM BROKE OFF CAUSING THE TIRE TO PREMATURELY LOSE AIR THAT CAN CAUSE SIMILAR PROBLEM LIKE WITH FORD EXPLORER TIRES BLOWING OUT. IT CAN CAUSE INJURY IF PERSON IS IN FRONT OF IT TO ADD AIR INTO TIRE. DEALER STATED NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH THE PIECE CORRODING AT THE CAP AREA. DEALER STATED HAVING PROBLEM WITH RECENT YEAR VEHICLES AS WELL. NO RECALL BUT DEALER STATED OVER 10,000 UNITS BACKORDERED DUE TO SAME ISSUE. MY CAR IS A JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 2006, VIN [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Air bags, Nov 24, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, ALL INDICATORS FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH SHOWED THAT A CLOCK SPRING IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE. THE DEALER RESET THE COMPUTER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIR THOUGH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 22, 2010
MY 2006 JEEP CHEROKE STALLS ALOT STOP OR DRIVING. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 19, 2010
JEEP STALLS WHILE DRIVING!!!!!!!!!!! 2ND INCIDENT IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 11, 2010
HAD COMPLAINED TO DEALERSHIP THAT ALL LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL ALL COME ON AND GO OFF AT THE SAME TIME, AND WILL HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW. THEY TOLD ME TO TRY WIGGLING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN. ON SAID DATE THIS HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE I WAS DRIVING, BUT THIS TIME MY ABS ENGAGED, WHICH STOPPED ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. LUCKILY, I WAS PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN ANYWAY. HOWEVER, HAD THIS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE, I WOULD BE DEVASTATED TO KNOW WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. ALSO, IT SOUNDED AS IF MY STARTER WAS TRYING TO START AGAIN. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND HAVE FOUND MAY PEOPLE WITH THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WHO HAVE TRIED MANY DIFFERENT THINGS TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT IT SEEMS AS IF NO ONE HAS BEE ABLE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE DEALERSHIPS ARE EVEN UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. HOW SHOULD SOMEONE PROCEED WITH AN ISSUE LIKE THIS? IT SEEMS AS IF THE GOVERNMENT NEEDS TO STEP IN AND MAKE CHRYSLER DO A RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM THAT SO MANY OF US ARE HAVING.
Exterior lighting, Nov 5, 2010
ALL EXTERIOR HEADLIGHTS (HIGH / LOW BEAMS AND PARKING LIGHTS) AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS TURN-OFF UNEXPECTEDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WHICH IS CAUSING AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM DOES NOT DUPLICATE WHILE AT THE SHOP AS IT MAY HAPPEN 3 DAYS IN A ROW THEN, DISAPPEAR FOR A WEEK OR TWO. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE JANUARY OF 2010 AND STILL CONTINUES TO THIS DAY (NOVEMBER 2010) WITHOUT ANY RESOLVE. THE LIGHTS WILL TURN-OFF IN THE MORNING OR NIGHT AS THERE IS NO PATTERN. I TALKED TO JEEP DIRECTLY BUT, THEY STATE THEY DON'T HAVE ANY RECORDS OF THIS PROBLEM OR WILL NOT HELP WITH THE PROBLEM UNTIL ONE OF THEIR JEEP DEALERSHIPS CONTACTS THEM WITH A DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM, WHICH SEEMS VERY ODD THAT THEY ARE NOT OVERLY CONCERNED WITH THEIR PRODUCT.
Electrical system, Oct 22, 2010
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE - ALL SAFETY WARNING LIGHTS AS WELL AS ENGINE LIGHTS FLASH ON AND OFF, RPM GAUGE DROPS, ALL LIGHTS AROUND GEAR PANEL LIGHT, DOESN'T SEEM TO KNOW WHAT GEAR IT IS IN. SOMETIMES IT IS JUST THE LIGHTS ON THE PANEL FLASHING ON AND OFF. NO CODES READ WHEN TAKEN TO MECHANIC. PUT A NEW BATTER AND ALTERNATOR IN THE VEHICLE. PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT. MAY HAPPEN A FEW TIMES IN A ROW AND THEN GO AWAY FOR DAYS OR WEEKS. LOST POWER BRAKES AND STEERING AS WELL A FEW TIMES, LUCKILY NO ACCIDENTS RESULTED DUE TO LOSS OF POWER. YOU CAN HEAR A CLICKING NOISE WHEN THE PANEL LIGHTS ARE FLICKERING ON AND OFF. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. I HAD A COMPLETE TRANSMISSION SERVICE AS WELL. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 14, 2010
HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS FLICKER AND TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY ON 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY IN GARAGE TO FIX PROBLEM. PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED IN SHOP. NEXT DAY ISSUE OCCURRED AGAIN. PROBLEM BEGAN APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS AGO. *TR