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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 1,280
- Received Dec 2005 to Apr 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving242 complaints · 19% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rear door latch fails to open or close122 complaints · 9.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Engine suddenly shuts off while driving54 complaints · 4.2% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #14V438000This 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.
- Recall #13V175000Chrysler 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
- Seat belt fails to latch or retractFirst signal: Dec 2017
Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 47 crashes, 7 fires, 41 people injured, 2 deaths.
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
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Other
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 29 |
| 2007 | 35 |
| 2008 | 33 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 171 |
| 2015 | 497 |
| 2016 | 90 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 30 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 4 |
| Total | 1,280 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 242 | 19% | – | |
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 122 | 9.5% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 54 | 4.2% | – | NHTSA recall #14V438000 |
| Headlights dim or fail at night | 52 | 4.1% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 44 | 3.4% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 42 | 3.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 30 | 2.3% | 27.6× | BrakeNews flag · First signal: Dec 2017 Model estimate of a matched recall within 24 months: 0.4% |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 21 | 1.6% | – | |
| Airbag warning light stays on | 19 | 1.5% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 17 | 1.3% | – | |
| Transfer case shifts into 4-wheel drive unexpectedly | 15 | 1.2% | – | NHTSA recall #13V175000 |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 15 | 1.2% | – | |
| Airbags fail to deploy in crashes | 12 | 0.9% | – | NHTSA recall #06V295000 |
| Instrument cluster or speedometer fails | 12 | 0.9% | – | |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 11 | 0.9% | – | |
| Cruise control fails to disengage | 9 | 0.7% | – | |
| Water leaks into cabin during rain | 7 | 0.5% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 7 | 0.5% | – | |
| Power steering cuts out while driving | 7 | 0.5% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 7 | 0.5% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #14V438000July 21, 2014649,353 vehicles affected
electrical system: ignition: switch
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #13V175000May 7, 2013295,345 vehicles affected
electrical system; power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #07V434000September 14, 2007296,550 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
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.
Remedy
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.
NHTSA recall #06V295000August 8, 200615,021 vehicles affected
air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
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.
Remedy
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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