repaired · 2017 Q1
Ignition: switch
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…
2006 Jeep Grand CherokeeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,280 owner complaints about the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-438 the manufacturer reports only 50% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee has problems
1,280 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
753Electrical system20 crash/fire/injury
173Power train3 crash/fire/injury
124Engine7 crash/fire/injury
119Structure13 crash/fire/injury
64Exterior lighting
60Air bags
56Service brakes
53Engine and engine cooling
52Vehicle speed control
22019 other systems24 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 753 | 20 |
| Power train | 173 | 3 |
| Engine | 124 | 7 |
| Structure | 119 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 64 | 1 |
| Air bags | 60 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 56 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 53 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 52 | 6 |
| 19 other systems | 220 | 24 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
90kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 400 electrical system complaints. 57% were reported before 100,000 miles.
41under 30k miles230under 100k miles170100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Structure
13 owners mentioned a cost$700median
Middle half: $450 – $800
Power train
12 owners mentioned a cost$848median
Middle half: $749 – $1,075
Electrical system
11 owners mentioned a cost$700median
Middle half: $305 – $1,150
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Grand Cherokee year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Grand Cherokee median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee safety ratings
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
- Air Bag Non-deploymentLed to recall 14V-438
In owners' words
What Grand Cherokee owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
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…
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