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, Aug 22, 2017
CONTINUED STALLING ISSUES BECAUSE OF IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. HAD THE RECALL SERVICE PERFORMED AND IT IS STILL HAVING STALLING ISSUES TO THE POINT THAT WITHOUT THEY KEY IN THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE WILL SHIFT INTO GEAR. LAST OCCURRENCE IT WOULDN'T TURN OVER AND WHEN IT DID A HORRENDOUS SOUND CAME FROM THE ENGINE. NEEDS NEW MOTOR PER MECHANIC.
Air bags, Seat belts, Aug 10, 2017
LESS THEN 30 DAYS AGO I PURCHASED A USED 2006 JEEP CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X2. THE DEALER SAID THE AIRBAG SENSOR JUST NEEDED REPLACED NO BIG DEAL. NOW I AM EXPERIENCING THE SAME THING AS ALOT OF OLDER PEOPLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT STARTED NOT LATCHING UNLESS I PRESS DOWN ON THE RED BUTTON. SO THEN THE RED SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT WON'T GO OFF AND THE AUDIBLE CHIMES CONTINUOUSLY AND WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING NO MATTER WHAT I DO. MOVING THE SEAT BELT AROUND TO TRY AND GET THE CHIME TO STOP AS WELL AS THE AUDIBLE CHIMING WHILE DRIVING MAKES IT VERY ANNOYING AND DISTRACTING FROM THE ROAD. I NEED ANSWERS ON WHY THIS SHOULD BE AT MY COST WHEN BETWEEN THE AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT SENSORS ARE TRULY SAFETY ISSUE. THEIR IS NO WARRANTY AT 154457 MILES. PLEASE ADVISE ON THE AIRBAG RECALL ETC... THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON WHEN PURCHASED 7/18/17. THE SEAT BELT CHIMING AND LIGHT STARTED STAYING ON 8/10/17.
Electrical system, Aug 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FLOWER MOTOR COMPANY (2580 N TOWNSEND AVE, MONTROSE, CO 81401 (877) 851-2064) TO BE SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED AND BEFORE LEAVING THE DEALER, THE CONTACT NOTICED AND INQUIRED AS TO WHY IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE KEY TO BE TURNED IN THE IGNITION. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE IGNITION WAS NEW AND IT WOULD LOOSEN IN TIME. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE HAD TO WIGGLE AND TURN THE KEY SEVERAL TIMES TO TURN THE IGNITION ON. THE FOLLOWING DAY, AFTER WIGGLING THE KEY SEVERAL TIMES, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME AND WAS ABLE TO START SEVERAL HOURS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THE SWITCH WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED WHILE STILL AT THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK INTO THE DEALER'S GARAGE AND THE TECHNICIAN WORKED SOME MORE ON THE IGNITION, BUT NO ISSUES COULD BE FOUND. AFTERWARDS, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS STILL DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED TWICE FOR FREE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
Electrical system, Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 21, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE CONTACT LOOKED THROUGH THE REARVIEW MIRROR AND NOTICED METAL DEBRIS FALLING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY TO INSPECT UNDERNEATH IT AND NOTICED THAT THE SKID PLATE UNDER THE FUEL TANK WAS BENT AND ROTTING AWAY. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY AT THE DEALER (BOB RICHARDS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 1666 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, GRANITEVILLE, SC 29829 (855) 984-5458) FOR POWER STEERING REPLACEMENT AND TRANSMISSION INSPECTION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE LIFT FOR THE TRANSMISSION INSPECTION, THE DEALER'S MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE SKID PLATE WAS DAMAGED, WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A FIRE HAZARD WITH A FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO BOB RICHARDS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1666 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY, GRANITEVILLE, SC 29829 (855) 984-5458) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SKID PLATE WAS GONE AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS DUE TO THE LESS EXPENSIVE COST. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE IGNITION WOULD INADVERTENTLY TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE WIRING HARNESS AND NOT THE IGNITION SWITCH. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, IT RESTARTED ITSELF SECONDS LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000.
Power train, Jul 15, 2017
THE VEHICLE GOES INTO WHAT'S CALLED A 'LIMP MODE' WHICH ESSENTIALLY MEANS IT HAS LOST COMMUNICATION WITH THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT.
Power train, Jul 15, 2017
ESM (ELECTRONIC SHIFT MODULE) IS FAULTY ON THESE MODELS; 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THIS ISSUE DOES NOT ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THEREFORE THE VEHICLE DOES NOT KNOW WHAT GEAR IT NEEDS TO BE IN. AFTER HAVING RERESEARCHED ONLINE THIS IS A KNOW, COMMON ISSUE. THIS IS A SERIOUS DANGER AS THE VEHICLE GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE; (WON'T PROPERLY ACCELERATE). THIS CAN HAPPEN UNDER MANY DRIVING CONDITIONS, CITY OR HIGHWAY. IMAGINE ENTERING TRAFFIC AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND SUDDENLY LOSING THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS, AS HAVE MANY OTHER INDIVIDUALS ACCORDING TO INTERNET RESEARCH. IT SEEMS THAT CHRYSLER KNOWS OF THE ISSUE. WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN A RECALL?
Engine, Jul 11, 2017
VALVE SEAT DROPPED INTO #4 CYLINDER HEAD ON A WARM RESTART. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY & NOT OVERHEATED. VEHICLE WAS AT REST IN A PARKING LOT. CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE FOLLOWED.
Structure, Jul 6, 2017, crash
SLOWLY PULLING UP TO A FOOD MART, I APPLIED BRAKE TO COME TO A NORMAL STOP. JEEP SLOWED SLIGHTLY FOR A BRIEF MOMENT, THEN SUDDENLY AND POWERFULLY ACCELERATED APPROX. 3 FEET FORWARD INTO THE BUILDING WHILE MY FOOT REMAINED FIRMLY ON THE BRAKE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLE AND STOREFRONT. A DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW, THIS IS THE 2ND TIME THE ACCELLERATION PROBLEM IT HAS OCCURRED (LOCAL AUTHORIZED DEALER THOUGHT IT WAS FIXED). I'VE SINCE FOUND MANY INSTANCES ONLINE WITH OTHER JEEP OWNERS EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT THING - SOME OF WHICH RESULTED IN FATALITIES. THE CAUSE OF THIS ACCIDENT WAS TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, AND SUDDEN UNINTENDED ACCELLERATION (SUA) - AN ISSUE WHICH FORMER CONNECTICUT ATTORNEY GENERAL (AND CURRENT SENATOR) HAS URGED GENERAL MOTORS TO ADDRESS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.
Power train, Jul 3, 2017
THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN STRUGGLING CHANGING GEARS AND THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR MANY YEARS. YOU MAY LOOK BACK AND SEE WHERE WE MADE THIS COMPLAINT INITIALLY AND THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN OCCURRING LONG BEFORE THIS AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. I KNOW THE 2005 JEEP CHEROKEES WERE RECALLED FOR HAVING THE VERY SAME ISSUE FROM THE MANY MECHANICS WHO HAVE DRIVEN MY CAR TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. ONE OF THE MECHANICS WHERE I TOOK IT TO WAS CHRYSLER JEEP IN ASHEVILLE, N.C. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT I DID HAVE A 2005 TRANSMISSION WHICH HAD BEEN ON YOUR RECALL LIST. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS PROBLEM RESOLVED AS I HAVE BEEN TRAVELING WITH THIS ISSUE FOR QUITE SOMETIME WITH NO RESOLUTION.
Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 28, 2017
IT SHOWS TRANSMISSION OVER HEAT, MANY TIMES WE JUST RAN LIKE 2 -3 MILES.
Power train, Electronic stability control (ESC), Jun 19, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE GEAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE ABS, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BORCHERT MOTORS LOCATED AT 18295 FARIBAULT BLVD FARIBAULT MN, 55021; (507) 334-7271 WAS CONTACTED WHERE THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALLS FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-247-9753. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WAS ONLY ONE RECALL FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. A CASE NUMBER WAS NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Structure, Jun 17, 2017
TAKATA RECALL...ALL FOUR INSIDE DOOR HANDLES ARE BROKEN, AND THE RIGHT REAR WON'T OPEN FROM THE INSIDE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. MY DAUGHTER WAS SICK AND SHE WAS TRYING TO GET OUT OF THE CAR BUT COULDN'T OPEN THE DOOR. WE WERE PARKED AT THE TIME.
Other or unspecified, Jun 12, 2017
DOOR HANDLE CUPS BROKEN CAUSING DIFFICULTY OPENING DOOR BECAUSE HANDLE BECOMES SO LOOSE IT LOOKS LIKE IT'S GOING TO FALL OUT. SEE A LOT OF THESE COMPLAINTS AND IT'S DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. ALL 4 OF MY HANDLES BROKEN!
Seat belts, Other or unspecified, Jun 7, 2017
2006 "LAREDO 4WD" SERIES JUST LIKE ALL 2005-2010 REGULAR JEEP CHEROKEE SERIES HAS 1000'S OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ON MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES WITH INNER SECTION OF ALL 4 DOORS + HOW CHEAP THIS TERRIBLE PLASTIC COMPONENTS ON ALL (4) DOOR HANDLES AND REQUIRES COMPLETE INNER DOOR PANELS @ $500 EACH (NOT INCLUDING LABOR). CHEAP PLASTIC DOOR PANEL MATERIAL IS HONESTLY ABLE TO BE SNAPPED WITH FINGERS. SEE CAR COMPLAINTS EVIDENCE #1 -HTTPS://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/JEEP/GRAND_CHEROKEE/2005/ACCESSORIES-INTERIOR/DOOR_HANDLES_HAVE_BROKEN_FROM_INTERIOR_DOOR_PANELS.SHTML + YOUTUBE EVIDENCE #2 "JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE REPLACEMENT" HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=FXEXV7WAC_Y
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Jun 5, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED, AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AT TIMES, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD EITHER RESTART IMMEDIATELY OR OPERATE NORMALLY AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CH URNESS CHRYSLER, JEEP, DODGE, RAM IN DALLES, OR (541)-296-2284, WHERE A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS COMPLETED, BUT THERE WAS UNCERTAINTY OF THE FAILURE CODES. THE CONTACT BELIEVED AN IGNITION CODE WAS PRESENT, BUT NO REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.
Other or unspecified, Jun 4, 2017
HANDLE DOOR
Structure, May 18, 2017
THREE OF THE FOUR DOOR HANDLES ON THE INTERIOR HAVE BROKEN, ONLY THE DRIVER DOOR HANDLE WORKS AND IN AN EMERGENCY NO PASSENGERS WILL BE ABLE TO GET OUT WITHOUT ASSISTANCE FROM OUTSIDE.
Other or unspecified, May 14, 2017
INTERIOR DOOR LATCH MECHANISMS ARE BREAKING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOORS FROM INSIDE.
Seat belts, Other or unspecified, May 14, 2017
SEAT BELT LATCH ON PASSENGER FRONT WILL NOT LATCH WITHOUT PUSHING THE RED BUTTON IN AND WILL NOT TURN OFF RED INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH. ALL THE INTERIOR DOOR LATCH HANDLES ARE BREAKING OR ARE ALREADY BROKEN MAKING IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE. BOTH WOULD BE DANGEROUS IN AN ACCIDENT SITUATION.
Electrical system, Air bags, May 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Power train, May 10, 2017
WHEN DRIVING 60 MPH, GOING DOWN A HILL, CLUTCH IN TRANSFER CASE SLIPPED. CAUSING SLIPPING/GRINDING NOISE AND VEHICLE MUST BE STOPPED, PUT IN PARK AND RESTARTED TO RESET THE VEHICLE. THIS HAPPENED ONCE, I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE JEEP WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THAT THE CLUTCH IN THE TRANSFER CASE SLIPPED.
Engine, Apr 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LACK OF POWER WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE COIL PACKS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS REMEDIED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OTHER OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND AN ABNORMAL WARNING CHIME WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT OPERABLE. THE FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE 3.7 LITER ENGINE HAD A KNOWN ISSUE AND A VEHICLE WITH A 4.0 LITER ENGINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN PURCHASED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000.
Exterior lighting, Apr 4, 2017
THE HEADLIGHTS, DASHBOARD LIGHT, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS ALL FLICKER SPONTANEOUSLY. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE WENT COMPLETELY OUT AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES THE HEADLIGHTS DO NOT COME ON AT ALL OR TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE COMING ON. AT TIMES THE HEADLIGHTS AND INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE CUTTING OFF. WHEN RAINING AND USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS THE LIGHTS WILL FLICKER ON AND OFF. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR OVER A YEAR AND I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT NIGHT FOR FEAR OF THE LIGHTS GOING OUT.
Electrical system, Engine, Mar 23, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V438000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR FOR A LONG TIME. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE ENGINE INDICATOR RANDOMLY ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONTACT WOULD NEED TO WAIT FOR A SECOND LETTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Seat belts, Mar 11, 2017
THE SEAT BELT FIRST STARTED NOT BUCKLING UNLESS I PUSHED DOWN THE RED BUTTON. THEN IT BEGIN TO CHIME WHEN SOMEONE IS SITTING IN THE SEAT WITH THE SEAT BELT BUCKLED. THE BUCKLE MUST BE HELD A CERTAIN WAY FOR IT NOT TO CHIME WHILE IN MOTION. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE DEALER IS CHARGING APPROXIMATELY $900-$975 TO REPLACE BOTH SEAT BELTS. THIS SHOULD BECOME A RECALL FOR THE SAFETY ISSUE PLUS LOTS OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM.