2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (501) · Power Train (124) · Engine (67)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
823 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-07-21 · campaign 14V438000 · 649,353 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical System 2013-05-07 · campaign 13V175000 · 295,345 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (87)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nag1 transmission before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. if the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Power Train 2021-03-31 · 9004361 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nag1 transmission before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. if the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first and then install the transmission
Power Train 2021-02-22 · 9001784 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
Showing the 6 most recent of 87 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-04-26 · Suspension“1>air bag recal f39 2>. knee contract my turn off ignition switch recal p41 3> possibly vehicle rollover recall n23 4> components electrical system recal aq10001 5> after market performance suspension system recal 09e039000 6> abs electronic control module recal 4go…”
2026-03-01 · Unknown Or Other“all of the inside door handles have broken under normal circumstances. it's almost impossible to open the doors and that to me could become a safety concern for a number of reasons. especially if involved in an accident. thank you for your attention to this complaint. god bless. …”
2026-02-16 · Seat Belts“while operating vehicle, driver's side seat belt frequently disconnects without warning.…”
2026-01-15 · Electrical System:instrument Panel:speedometer/Odometer · 167,000 mi“odometer fraud. the contact purchased a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. the vehicle was a private sale. at the time of purchase, the mileage was 116,000, and after taking the vehicle to a certified mechanic, the carfax report indicated that the actual mileage was 167,000. the contact had not reporte…”
2025-12-05 · Exterior Lighting“vehicle will all of a sudden shut off with out warning while driving. it has shut off while in motion going about 25miles per hour . i hurry and put it in park and restart it. it has restarted every time. sometime the lights on the dash will flash for a moment but has only done that 2 times out of the 10 that it has shut off while driving …”
2025-09-20 · Seat Belts“driver's side seat belt will not buckle unless button is pushed on the buckle…”
2025-07-30 · Seat Belts“something is wrong with both front driver and passenger seat belt buckle. when attempting to fasten the seat belt, something in the buckle prevents from clicking in the belt unless you press the button down. the seat belt sign stays on, raising safety concerns while operating the vehicle. …”
2024-12-29 · Seat Belts“seat belt on driver's side will not latch unless release button is pressed. …”
2024-12-02 · Unknown Or Other“transmission not changing gears. transmission control module issue…”
2024-06-30 · Unknown Or Other“i am experiencing so many problems with my jeep. it shift out of gear then start shutting down. lights appear all across the dash board. at times, i have difficulty in shifting gear.the clutch slip and i get this burning smell. then engine light comes on. it slow to move after shifting it into the forward gear. sometimes it doesn't move when i shif…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.