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
- Instrument Cluster/Panel · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 140 |
| 100–150k mi | 118 |
| 30–60k mi | 53 |
| 1–30k mi | 35 |
| 150–400k mi | 27 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated…
ODI 10864613
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power on the highway, which resulted in a crash on the passenger side. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. Minor injuries were sustained that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the insurance company. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10947437
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle lost power and the abs, transmission, air bags, check engine, and [redacted] lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was previously taken to the dealer to be repaired for a recall on the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a second time where the contact was informed that the pc needed to replaced. The…
ODI 10865497
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle lost power and the instrument panel warning lights illuminated. In addition, the vehicle failed to start. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train) and…
ODI 10872953
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator randomly flashed. The dealer replaced the head gasket months ago, but the check engine indicator remained illuminated. The dealer indicated that a sensor may need to be replaced. In addition, various warning indicators and gauges illuminated and there was a strong hesitation as if the vehicle would stall. The…
ODI 10910643
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Was driving my jeep at night with my infant in the back seat, 55mph. Suddenly all the lights in the dashboard and parking assistance lights in the back all lite up. At the same time the heater stopped working and my headlights went out as well. They came back on about 5 seconds later. I continued to drive when it did it again. I switched the lights out of auto. The same problem occurred again but this time the head…
ODI 10851149
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10845730
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at lower speeds and attempting to turn, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the ignition switch became difficult to start the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor…
ODI 10851388
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. When the contact turned the ignition key, an abnormal clicking noise was heard. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The contact mentioned that the dealer did not replace the defective part with a new one as listed in the recall remedy, but rebuilt the original part instead. The vehicle…
ODI 10836356
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. In order to operate the vehicle, the contact had to apply excessive force to the ignition switch. The air bag and check engine warning indicators remained illuminated for five minutes. The dealer was notified of the failure and stated that the failure was inherent to the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure occurred after being repaired…
ODI 10872794
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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
ODI 10822673
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train). The remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that a service four wheel drive warning message illuminated on the instrument panel after the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate…
ODI 10825695
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
I was on the highway with my family at night when all of the inner and outer lights in the car turnd off.
ODI 10816290
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 45 mph, the abs and passenger side air bag light illuminated. The brake pedal became difficult to depress and required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a previous recall on nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10861336
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the failure recurred. The vehicle…
ODI 10810682
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle restarted and operated normally. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
ODI 10839130
Electrical System
Ignition switch is on recall but the part is rarely available to my dealership.
ODI 10818440
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
Recall p41- having symptoms as described in recall , loss of power steering , braking and engine power on 3 occasions, while traveling a slow speed approx 20mph and turning on city street.. Local dealership has a waiting list of 4 months to fix problem
ODI 10808088
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not…
ODI 10845917
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
I bought my vehical used in june. (2006 jeep grand cherokee limited with 160,000 miles) i took it back to dealer where they told me the battery had issues and they "fixed" the problem. I'd be driving and if i came to a stop i would lose all power and my engine would turn off. At a drive through, it would die, at a stop light, die. In october my issues started up again. Now the same things are happening but every…
ODI 10789392
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and remained lit. The contact also stated that the key did not open and lock the doors. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer in inngrove height, mn and the contact was informed that the failures were "either a recall or a default". The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The…
ODI 11044508
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle would be able to restart; however, the check engine warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10788929
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that it took numerous attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to security dodge chrysler jeep ram ([redacted], amityville, ny 11701, [redacted]) where it was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred after the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 11099228
Electrical System
2006 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated when the key was turned in the ignition, it only made a clicking sound and the vehicle did not start. A mechanic informed the consumer, the started needed to be replaced. *j
ODI 10806907
Electrical System
2006 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to no replacement parts available to complete recall notice 14v-438. *smd
ODI 10806906