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.

Complaints by model year
  1. 1,297

Of the 2006 reports, 47 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 41 people were injured and 2 people died.

Primary concernElectrical system755 reports · 58% of complaints
Owner complaints1,297Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship6 safety recallsNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Electrical system755
  2. Power train175
  3. Engine124
  4. Structure120
  5. Other or unspecified73
  6. Service brakes72
  7. Exterior lighting64
  8. Air bags60

Recalls and investigations

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  1. 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

  2. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Feb 11, 2008

    DUE TO AN INFORMATION ON A WWW PAGE OF CHRYSLER MY TWO CARS JEEP CHEROKEE GRAND HAVE BRAKES SYSTEM DEFECTS AND ONE OF THEM PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER SUPPLY LINE. ACCORDING TO THIS INFORMATION DEALER SHOULD REPAIR THIS FREE CHARGE. UNFORTUNATELY THE POLISH DEALER I SPOKE TO DENY TO DO THIS. WHAT COULD I DO WITH THIS SITUATION? *TR

  3. Electrical system, Jan 22, 2008

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FAILED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. HE BELIEVED THAT THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COMPLETELY STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THREE DEALERS APPROXIMATELY FOUR OR FIVE TIMES. THE CIRCUIT BOARD WAS REPLACED MOST RECENTLY, BUT THIS MAY NOT HAVE CORRECTED THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 02-25-08 *BF THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED A MALFUNCTION OF THE HEATED SEATS, FAN MOTOR AND BRAKING SYSTEM. UPDATED.

  4. Structure, Jan 17, 2008

    I BOUGHT A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED WITH 40,00 MILES. THE REAR DOOR SUPPORT STRUTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO HOLD UP THE DOOR IN COLD WEATHER. THE DOOR CLOSES AND HAS STRUCK MY SPOUSE AND ME IN THE HEAD. IT WILL NOT STAY OPEN. *TR

  5. Electrical system, Jan 14, 2008

    DEALER CARL BURGER DODGE AND CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF A DEFECTIVE 4WD WARNING LIGHT (CHRYSLER SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 21-014-06 REV A DATED NOV. 2, 2006), THAT WHEN I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN TO SERVICE ON DECEMBER 12, 2007, THEY DEMANDED TO CHARGE ME $75.00 (WHICH I ACTUALLY PAID). I OBJECTED AND RAISED THE ISSUE WITH BOTH THE SERVICE ADVISOR AND THE SERVICE MANAGER. THEY CLAIMED BECAUSE MY MILEAGE WAS SLIGHTLY BEYOND 36,000 MILES (37,912 MILES TO BE EXACT), THEY HAD NO OBLIGATION TO DIAGNOSE AND CORRECT A KNOWN MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT. THIS IS WRONG AS A MATTER OF LAW. *TR

  6. 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

  7. Engine and engine cooling, Dec 31, 2007

    THE UNIT WILL CUT OFF FOR NO REASON WHILE SITTING STOPPED. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I TOOK THE UNIT INTO THE C/D/J DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND A FAULT CODE. SAID THAT I NEEDED TO PAY FOR THE 30K SERVICE. I REFUSED, UNLESS THEY PUT IN WRITING THAT THE SUCH SAID SERVICE WOULD STOP THE ENGINE FAILURE. THEY REFUSED AND I ADVISED THAT THIS ISSUE IS NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT THEY HEARD ABOUT. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THEY CALLED THE POLICE ON ME! JEEP....THE NEW NAME NEEDS TO BE "JOKE". *TR

  8. Engine and engine cooling, Dec 15, 2007, crash

    DRIVE-BY-WIRE SYSTEM ON HEMI POWERED 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE HAS HAIR TRIGGER RESPONSE, DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ENGINE BREAKING WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS RELEASED AND CONTINUES TO ACCELERATE EVEN AFTER FOOT IS LIFTED OFF THE GAS PEDAL. *TR

  9. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 5, 2007, crash

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED THIS CAUSED HER TO CRASH INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER (SPORTS CHRYSLER JEEP) HOWEVER THEY REFUSED TO REPAIR THE RECALL FOR THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #07V434000). THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND HE STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS NOT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. AS OF DECEMBER 5, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 40,000.

  10. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Engine and engine cooling, Steering, Nov 30, 2007

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED AND THEN THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE EBS LIGHT FLASHES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE VEHICLE HAS TO BE RESTARTED. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN TO THREE DIFFERENT DEALERS AND WAS INFORMED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. SHE WAS GIVEN A BLACK BOX FOR A WEEK TO RECORD THE FAILURES, BUT NO FAILURES OCCURRED DURING THAT WEEK. ON ONE OCCASION, SHE WAS INFORMED THAT THE EBS SYSTEM WAS NOT REGISTERING AND THE CODE WAS EXSP-BAS. THE SYSTEM FAILURE WAS WITNESSED BY FAMILY MEMBERS. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 8,666 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3059. UPDATED 03/14/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS.

  11. Power train, Nov 14, 2007

    FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIALS. *TR

  12. Engine and engine cooling, Nov 1, 2007

    ENGINE HAS CUT OFF NUMEROUS TIMES BETWEEN 5-30 MPH. I HAVE TO STOP AND RESTART JEEP, HAVE ALMOST BEEN REAR ENDED SEVERAL TIMES. HAVE TAKEN INTO DEALERSHIP AND THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM SO THEY CAN'T FIX IT. *TR

  13. Electrical system, Oct 31, 2007

    ON MANY OCCASIONS MY CAR HAS STALLED OUT WHILE I AM DRIVING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND MY WHEELS LOCK UP. IT MAINLY HAPPENS WHEN I AM GOING AT A SLOW SPEED...BUT ON 2 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IT HAS HAPPENED ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH. I HAVE SENT MY CAR IN TO 2 DIFFERENT 5 STAR CHRYSLER REPAIR PLACES...BOTH OF THESE PLACES HAVE STATED THAT THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO IDENTIFY A PROBLEM AND THUS COULD NOT FIX MY CAR. *TR

  14. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 16, 2007

    TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 16,000 MILES AND THE ROTORS ARE ALREADY BAD. THE DEALERSHIP WANTED TO CHARGE FOR THE REPAIR, BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE OUT OF WARRANTY. 12 MONTHS ON BRAKES, WE HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 15 MONTHS. MUST REPLACE ROTORS NOW AT MY OWN EXPENSE. *TR

  15. Other or unspecified, Oct 16, 2007

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN MAKING GRINDING NOISES. THE VEHICLE CAME TO A SUDDEN STOP, BUT THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE CONTACT DROVE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP AND THE CONTACT IS WAITING TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 16,000. UPDATED 10/31/07. *JB

  16. Visibility, Oct 6, 2007

    WE HAVE HAD TWO BROKEN WINDSHIELDS IN OUR JEEP COMMANDER AND NOW ARE ABOUT TO FIX OUR THIRD BROKEN WINDSHIELD. EVEN THE SMALLEST STONE BREAKS THE WINDSHIELD. WE THINK IT IS BE CAUSE OF THE ANGLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THIS SEEMS VERY DANGEROUS AND HAS BEEN EXTREMELY COSTLY. WE ARE SATISFIED WITH THE CAR EXCEPT FOR THIS MAJOR DEFECT. *JB

  17. Structure, Oct 5, 2007

    I OWN A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4 LIMITED. WITHIN THE PAST TWO WEEKS ALL FOUR OF THE AIR VENT KNOBS THAT CONTROL THE FLOW OF AIR BOTH UP AND DOWN AND SIDE TO SIDE ON THE DASHBOARD FELL OFF. I AM A SINGLE 60 YEAR OLD MALE AND THE SOLE DRIVER OF THIS VEHICLE. I JUST COULDN'T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED. *UPDATED 12/12/07 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07

  18. Vehicle speed control, Oct 3, 2007, crash

    TL*- THE DRIVER OF A 2006 JEEP CHEROKEE STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR WHEN SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, WHICH CAUSED HIM TO CRASH INTO A VENDING MACHINE. A PEDESTRIAN SUSTAINED A SPRAINED ANKLE, CUTS AND BRUISES. AS OF OCTOBER 3, 2007, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES, VIN, AND PURCHASE DATE OF THE VEHICLE WERE UNKNOWN.

  19. Electrical system, Structure, Sep 27, 2007

    WE BOUGHT AN 04' JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE AT JEEP CHRYSLER DODGE OF WARWICK, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. WE TOOK IT DOWN FOR SERVICE AND THEY SAID IT WAS THE GAS CAP. THE LIGHT STILL CAME ON AND HAD A HARD TIME STARTING. WE TRADED IT IN AT THE SAME PLACE 1 MONTH LATER FOR AN 06 JEEP WITH 15,000 MILES ON IT. SHORTLY AFTER THIS PURCHASE THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE STARTED MAKING HORRIBLE NOISES. WE TOOK IT FOR SERVICE AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO MAKE THAT NOISE. AFTER THAT THE BATTERY DIED AND THEY TOWED IT THERE AND REPLACED THE BATTERY. NOW WE HAVE PROBLEMS WITH THE JEEP STALLING OUT WHEN WE ARE PARKED OR AT AN IDLE. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR HAS CAME LOOSE FROM THE WELD BREAKING. NOW IT IS HITTING THE FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND IS CHIPPING PAINT. ALL FOUR DOORS ARE COMING AWAY FROM THE WELDS CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO ALL OF THE PASSENGERS. WE BROUGHT IT DOWN FOR THE DEALER TO LOOK AT THE DOORS AND THEY KEPT PUTTING US OF BECAUSE THEY SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE A LONER CAR, OR THAT THE MANAGER WAS NOT THERE, OR THAT THERE BODY SHOP WAS NOT AVAILABLE. NOW THEY SAY THAT WE NEVER BROUGHT IT DOWN TO SHOW THEM. EVERY TIME WE BROUGHT IT TO THEM THEY NEVER PUT IT IN THE SHOP AND MADE EXCUSES FOR ALL OF THE PROBLEMS. THEY NEVER PUT IN THERE COMPUTER THAT WE CAME TO THEM, WITH THESE PROBLEMS AND DENY THAT WE HAD ANY. THE ONE TIME WHEN THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY WE PICKED IT UP WITH ALMOST 150 EXTRA MILES ON IT. WE HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY UNHAPPY WITH THE DEALERS SERVICE AND THE QUALITY OF THE VEHICLE ITSELF. *JB

  20. Electrical system, Sep 22, 2007

    WHILE DRIVING WITH AC ON ALL LIGHTS AND GAUGES GO OFF, AC TURNS OFF , LUCKELY ENGINE KEEPS RUNNING , THIS HAS HAPPENED AL LEAST THREE TIMES , TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD IT CHECKED ,CAR WAS CHECKED AND WAS TOLD EVERYTHING IS OK. THIS IS NOT A VERY RELIABLE VEHICLE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THIS KIND OF , OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL PROBLEM . THANK YOU *JB

  21. Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Sep 20, 2007

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHT WOULD FLICKER AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD DIM FOR APPROXIMATELY THIRTY SECONDS. THE FAILURES OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,151. UPDATED 10/18/07 *TR

  22. Engine and engine cooling, Sep 15, 2007

    2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. LOTS OF CONSUMERS REPORTING THIS ISSUE. DRIVING IN CITY TRAFFIC AT SPEED OF 45 MILES PER HOUR, VEHICLE AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. LOST STEERING MOMENTARILY. I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED- BUT UPON RETURNING HOME AND RESEARCHING PROBLEM ON INTERNET, FOUND NUMEROUS CUSTOMER CITING THIS PROBLEM. LUCKILY, NO CRASH OCCURRED ALTHOUGH IT WAS CLOSE. HAD I BEEN ON THE FREEWAY, THIS COULD HAVE BEEN CATASTROPHIC! *TR

  23. Steering, Aug 28, 2007

    TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO SHUTTER. ON JULY 20, 2007, THE STEERING GEAR WAS REPLACED. SHE WAS INFORMED BY ANOTHER JEEP DEALER THAT THE SHUTTERING CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG TO DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. THE CONTACT DOES NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,785 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,558.

  24. Structure, Child seat, Aug 24, 2007

    DUE TO THE FIXED FORWARD TILTING HEAD RESTRAINT ON THE JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIT A CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT IN THE OUTBOARD POSITIONS OF THE REAR SEAT. PLACING MORE THAN ONE CHILD RESTRAINT IN THIS VEHICLE IN THE FORWARD FACING POSITION IS IMPOSSIBLE. *TR

  25. Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 8, 2007

    NEED TO REPLACE BRAKE ROTORS AT LESS THAN 35,000 MILES. MULTIPLE POSTING ON INTERNET SITE IDENTIFYING HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND THAT JEEP IS AWARE OF BUT CHOOSES ONLY TO MAKE THE CUSTOMER REPLACE AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE. *TR