1. Jeep Grand Cherokee
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Electrical System Problems

704
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 704 stored complaint records:

  • 13 indicate a crash
  • 8 indicate injury
  • 3 indicate fire
  • 2 indicate a death

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi140
100–150k mi118
30–60k mi53
1–30k mi35
150–400k mi27

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 10, 2017 · 118,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other

    When driver or parked and idling the dash, indicator lights, headlights, tail lights, speedometer completely lose power. This has happened while driving in low light conditions causing a very serious hazard.

    ODI 11042766

  • August 24, 2017 · 101,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle would become inoperable intermittently after the ignition switch was turned to the on position. The vehicle was towed to freedom chrysler jeep dodge (located at [redacted], harrisburg, pa), but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure occurred more frequently after being repaired per nhtsa campaign…

    ODI 11019502

  • June 1, 2017

    Body · Electrical System · Seats

    I purchased a used said vehicle n first week had a/c going off n on returned several times to be repaired. Same problem warranty ran out after 60 days..got diagnostic from advanced auto code stated misfired cylinders...returned again claim they would fix after this i would have to pay...currently rumbling noise from back of my car took to williamston auto repair got diagnostic on lift was told had four misfired…

    ODI 11123396

  • May 29, 2017 · 152,000 miles

    Body · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System

    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…

    ODI 11006746

  • May 1, 2017 · 155,000 miles

    Electrical System

    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.

    ODI 11019014

  • April 20, 2017 · 139,000 miles

    Electrical System

    Dash lights flashing when headlights are on. This causes a big distraction at night when driving. Also makes the stereo lights flash. Has been going on everyday for almost 2 years.

    ODI 11180512

  • March 1, 2017 · 170,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    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.

    ODI 10985103

  • February 8, 2017

    Electrical System

    I had my ignition switch replaced as a result of recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 nearly a year ago. Now i am experiencing the same dash lights flashing and blower not working problem as others while driving. This problem is occurring more frequently. Today after parking, i depressed the key switch to turn the vehicle off (the newly designed switch must be pressed in for it to turn) and all the dash lights…

    ODI 10950224

  • January 9, 2017 · 136,000 miles

    Electrical System

    I was told at the dealer i bought it from that all the recalls had been done. I have a service 4-wheel drive light now. The jeep seems to go into neutral at random times. Right after it is started and driving on the road. This was a used jeep that i bought in dec. 2016. Shorty after i bought the jeep the check engine light came on showing an emission code and then the transmission quit working. The transfer control…

    ODI 10958655

  • January 9, 2017 · 170,000 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 50 mph, the driveshaft blew up and the contact heard a noise underneath the driver's seat. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and replaced the driveshaft and crank case. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign…

    ODI 10947575

  • December 1, 2016 · 140,000 miles

    Electrical System · Unknown Or Other

    I had an ignition recall performed, ever since my key turns real hard and my lights flash and i loose all the power on the dash, lights blinkers, gas everything. Sometimes the jeep wont start and now the key wont turn i've complained aot and had sensors replaced and it's still the same way it's scary when your on the highway and all the electric is gone a d then comes back on, even if i hit a bump it goes out

    ODI 11118716

  • November 8, 2016 · 112,000 miles

    Air Bags · Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owned a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the rear passenger side of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was towed to a dealer and declared destroyed. The failure mileage was approximately…

    Crash reported

    ODI 10947940

  • October 7, 2016

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) for the ignition switch; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…

    ODI 10950061

  • August 9, 2016 · 107,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes

    My ignition switched off disabling mostly everything on the vehicle. This was all while doing 75 mph on the interstate. I love jeep but they to get this fixed.

    ODI 10901994

  • July 16, 2016 · 141 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other

    Ignition key failure and electrical issues with locks. Vehicle will not start at frequent and in frequent times. Vehicle seems to think that there is a key in the ignition. Dealer has looked at and replaced on previous recall. Problem is not fixed and vehicle will leave you stranded. Took back to dealer and they can't find issue! Vehicle was stopped and stationary. Does not start when key is inserted and vehicle is…

    ODI 11144640

  • July 9, 2016 · 110,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    I was advised by larry h miller in albuquerque nm that my recall was fixed and that i would need to pay for a diagnostic to see why the " service 4wheel drive system" light was still on even though i had been there 2 times in past and issue was said to be resolved by a system update. I left the dealership after i was told it was about 280$ that i would have to pay to get the issue fixed-

    ODI 10893068

  • July 1, 2016

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000(electrical system); however, the recall could not be repaired due to the technician stating that the wiring was touched. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware…

    ODI 10947408

  • June 15, 2016 · 78,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Service Brakes

    When i'm driving while in motion in a straight line all of a sudden my dash lights flicker and my ac stutters on and off and then all power stops and my brakes more or less lock up but not all the way but the engine still runs .... I'm not sure if the windows stop working or not but its been happening a few times and it seems like its going to need a tow truck but when i pull over off the highway and turn it off and…

    ODI 10875001

  • May 13, 2016 · 60,000 miles

    Electrical System

    A recall was issued nearly two years ago, for a faulty ignition switch on my 2006 jeep grand cherokee (srt8). Two years later, the fiat-chrysler dealerships / service centers still say that they don't have parts available to make the repair.they claim the shortage is a nationwide issue.

    ODI 10864723

  • May 12, 2016

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution…

    ODI 10864634

  • May 10, 2016 · 109,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes

    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…

    ODI 10993219

  • May 9, 2016 · 97,300 miles

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred three times. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the recall remedy was insufficient and failed to correct the failure. The…

    ODI 10881773

  • May 5, 2016 · 50,300 miles

    Electrical System · Power Train

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the gear shift selector was replaced three times. On occasion, the gear selector shifted between drive and neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the contact stated that…

    ODI 10864366

  • May 4, 2016

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

    ODI 10863140

  • May 3, 2016

    Electrical System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

    ODI 10862743