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
While driving 7 mph down a residential street going straight and having the right of way another driver ignored stop sign and drove into my jeep with a force and sent the jeep to the other side of the street. Air bags never inflated, and door lock would not lock with remote any longer and car looses light, and entire dash board, ac and heat once or twice a week. Nation wide insurance is actually refuses to pay and…
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10875419
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Takata recall i was involved in a side impact auto accident, air bags never inflated and i was injured. I was driving as a motorist went thru a stop sign and push the jeep into the other lane of traffic, i was going straight on a residential street. See also odi 10875419. *dsy ..updated 12/11/17 *bf updated 06/15/18*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 10875399
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact stated that all the warning indicators illuminated approximately three times. The failure mileage was unknown. Parts distribution disconnect.
ODI 10864328
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated continuously. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
ODI 10782538
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The recall was on the contact's vehicle since september 3, 2014 and the contact received the…
ODI 10781769
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. 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 had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10782439
Electrical System
On multiple occasions, my vehicle has shown symptoms that appear to be related to the recent chrysler ignition switch recall. One persisting problem is when i am driving with my headlights on, the interior lights (dashboard, radio, and climate control illumination) and all exterior lights (headlights, tail lights, and any other illuminated position lights) will rapidly flash on and off. Currently, my remedy for this…
ODI 10781851
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the dealer informed that there was not an expected date for when the part would become available. 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…
ODI 10786049
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was able to be restarted after a period of time. The failure occurred without warning. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number: 14v567000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
ODI 10782162
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 for the recall 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. Parts distribution disconnect.…
ODI 10809650
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
When driving at night or when lights must be used during day light hours the lights in the cluster panel go out and come back on or dim and the return to their original brightness. When the turn signal "stalk" is puled in or pushed in everything is ok for a few miles. Also, once in a while dashboard lights go off and on and chimes go off and on. This is occurring more frequently.
ODI 10782814
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and numerous warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that there was a loud noise after the vehicle stalled. The failure would occur intermittently. 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…
ODI 10781669
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I waited a long time to receive the recall notice from jeep and received it late in 2015. I called my local dealership, world jeep chrysler dodge ram in shrewsbury nj in october and then again november 11, 2016. Both times i was told my name would go on a list and i would be called to have the new ignition installed on my vehicle asap. It is not february 11, 2016 and my jeep has not been repaired and the dealership…
ODI 10825676
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed replacement. The contact was also advised to remove all the additional keys from the key ring. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10795146
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated and the engine stalled intermittently. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10785676
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
My car accelerates after releasing the brake and sometimes it switches into neutral and i'm unable to accelerate. This happens when im driving straight or making a turn. My car also shuts completely off while im in the middle of driving. The lights flash on the dashboard and then they all come back on
ODI 10779236
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle hesitated and caused the engine to stall. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated…
ODI 10785012
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the side of the road and was able to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed, but not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the recall repair were not…
ODI 10781978
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start intermittently. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10817092
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and almost caused a crash. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification related to the failure however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10764543
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10762976
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. Parts distribution disconnect.…
ODI 10787923
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 65 mph, all the warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10781554
Electrical System · Power Train · Steering
Vehicle has stalled while in drive at various speeds, in reverse or idling at a stop. This issue has been ongoing for over 2 years - has been brought to the dealership; was never told there was a recall on the ignition switch until i brought recently to midas for the above issues. They advised the engine shuts off due to the ignition switch being faulty. There has also been occasions that the abs seems to engage…
ODI 10763411
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 10809990