2006 Jeep Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (5) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Visibility:windshield (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Exterior Lighting 2007-08-08 · 2304106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj
What owners report
2008-04-18 · Structure:body · 30,782 mi“rubber door seals and front air dam falling off. dealer ordered parts. *tr…”
2008-04-18 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 27,142 mi“received recall notice for electronic brake module. rear brakes severely worn and making noise. after much arguing with dealer, they told us brakes are not warranted, they repaired the rear brakes at no cost. vehicle with dealer 22 days (11/7/07-11/29/07). *tr…”
2008-04-18 · Power Train:driveline · 26,235 mi“rear end 'whining noise'. dealer cannot determine problem. engine misses at idle. dealer cannot duplicate problem. dealer said it would take several days, "... bring it back when you have time." problem not repaired. *tr…”
2008-04-18 · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft · 27,142 mi“noise in rear end. dealer replaced drive shaft, u joints, pinion seal. dealer unable to duplicate engine miss problem; reprogrammed computer. dealer had vehicle 22 days (11/7/07-11/29/07). *tr…”
2008-04-18 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 23,354 mi“ignition switch malfunctioning causing transmission to function improperly. sometimes cannot start vehicle without 'jiggling' the ignition and shifter. dealer kept vehicle for 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07) replaced ignition module. *tr…”
2008-04-18 · Electrical System:software · 23,354 mi“check engine, ebs, and tire pressure lamps light intermittently while driving. dealer reset error codes and reprogrammed computer. with dealer 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07). *tr…”
2008-04-18 · Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable · 23,354 mi“brakes locking up when applied, emergency brake handle has no resistance. passenger side rear brake cable failed. dealer replaced. vehicle was with dealer 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07). *tr…”
2008-04-18 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 23,354 mi“2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. passenger window rolls up then half way down. drivers window not automatic in either direction. it appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. vehicle with dealer 23 days 8/31/07-9/22/07. *tr …”
2008-04-18 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 4,597 mi“2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. passenger window rolls up then half way down. drivers window not automatic in either direction. it appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. *tr…”
2008-04-18 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls · 21,237 mi“2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. passenger window rolls up then half way down. drivers window not automatic in either direction. it appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. rear passenger brake rotor worn severely. brakes making terrible noise. dealer refused to fix, said it's not …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.