2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Power Train Problems
- 134
- 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 134 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- transfer case · 23 records
- electrical system · 22 records
- failure mileage · 21 records
- independent mechanic · 14 records
- failure recurred · 14 records
- check engine · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 49 |
| 100–150k mi | 41 |
| 30–60k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The…
ODI 10763159
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
Power Train
I took my 2006 jeep grand cherokee in to the dealer to have my reprogram final drive control mod recall p73 fixed. While i was there the dealer informed me that the recall did not fixed anything, and their was nothing else that they could do for me. As of today 7/1/15 my 4 wheel low still does not work. About 1 years ago i had recall n23 preformed on my jeep which imedially caused the 4 low to not work. Jeep still…
ODI 10731620
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
While driving the vehicle at night, the dash panel lights and headlights began to flicker on and off repeatedly. Turned the headlights off then back on and the problem went away for a few minutes then started again. The next day the service engine soon light came on and i lost acceleration ability, rpm's went up but the vehicle wouldn't accelerate while already in gear on a main road at a stop sign. Codes p0700 and…
ODI 10730713
Power Train
The vehicle goes into what's called a 'limp mode' which essentially means it has lost communication with the transmission control module and the vehicle will not shift.
ODI 11005426
Power Train
My 2006 jeep grand cherokee limited pops out of gear while driving it is very dangerous because you never know when it is going to happen.
ODI 10731229
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact mentioned that all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be determined.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10715160
Electrical System · Power Train
We have been waiting over 9 months since our initial letter from chrysler notifying us that our electrical switch was questionable. There is also a recall out for power train parts where the jeep may slip into neutral--this has happened several times, to the point where we are unsafe driving it. Any contact with chrysler has resulted in "we've forwarded your complaint to our parts department" and then no response.…
ODI 10711770
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the transmission control module dropped out of the vehicle causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that this was a known failure with this year and model vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and explained to the contact that the part needed was on back order…
ODI 10712201
Engine · Power Train
Driving 30 mph, after about 3 miles of driving my check engine light came on. Followed the tips to check the code and it says "transmission over temp". Everything seems to be ok at the time but i'm sure this will eventually cause a problem. A couple months ago the whole instrument cluster cut off and on 2 times in a couple minute window but that seems to have been an isolated incident since it hasn't happened since.…
ODI 10694955
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle jerked forward without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the hydraulic service brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers:…
ODI 10694137
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving the gear lights on the dash will all have a square around them. When it does this the truck becomes in neutral , and is unable to accelerate. This has happened numerous times since we purchased it in feb 2015. This is quite dangerous and luckily we have not had an accident. Updated 09/17/15*lj it was determined, the transmission control module needed to be replaced. Updated 09/22/15*jb
ODI 10735777
Power Train
While driving at a speed of approximately 55 mph a noise occurred in the rear of the jeep. The noise became louder as i slowed down and finally stop. I had it towed to my dealer approximately 85 miles from where it happened. He said the rear end was badly damaged. The cost would be expensive, somewhere between $4000.00 to $5000.00. I have no idea how this could happen. My jeep is a personal use vehicle only, very…
ODI 10692150
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while starting from a stop sign, the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate but increased in engine rpms when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure…
ODI 10690438
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that after the gear shift was switched into the park position, the vehicle independently rolled backwards without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,500.
ODI 10825126
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine rpms increased. Multiple warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission and the…
ODI 10727047
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I received a recall notice n23 which said that i needed to call my local jeep chrysler service center as soon as possible to have the work done because the problem could cause a crash. I have been trying to call at least a couple of times a week since i have received this notice about 7 months ago and they told me that i am on a waiting list for the part. Nothing can be done until they get the part. Since then, the…
ODI 10671889
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be determined. The…
ODI 10715337
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The check engine light would come on and the car would jerk at high speeds on the freeway, it even powered down completely on the freeway after reaching a high of 65pmh. The car would make strange grinding noises and lose power steering also. The vehicle was brought to the jeep dealership and diagnosed finally after 2 visits as a faulty shifter module/control module or the cars "computer".
ODI 10864186
Electrical System · Power Train
2006 jeep grand cherokee issues with the chrysler recall n23 *cn the consumer stated shortly after having his vehicle serviced at the dealer for the recall, when he used the 4-wheel low the driver information center displayed service 4wd system. The system would not shift into 4 wheel low range. The consumer returned to the dealer where they reprogrammed the final drive control module. Shortly thereafter, the…
ODI 10653290
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 15 mph, the vehicle lost power and the "transmission overheating" warning displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the part needed to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
ODI 10705454
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated to shift gears and the engine rpms increased. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer's recall related to the failure but the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The recall number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10684307
Power Train
My son had his jeep in drive, sitting on an incline waiting to exit a parking lot. When he attempted to move forward the car had gone into neutral on its own and he rolled back into the vehicle behind him. He had to put the car in park, turn it off, start it again, and put it in drive before it would go forward. This incident caused damage to the front bumper of the car behind him. I took the jeep to the dealer and…
Crash reported
ODI 10639791
Power Train
I smelled antifreeze on my 2 month old used 2006 jeep cherokee. I looked under hood. It appears the transmission seal is leaking. Or transfer case. I have a warranty but really? I just got this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10628070
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 11/06/14*lj the consumer stated all the indicator lights went off while driving and continued to go and off.…
ODI 10638132