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
A lot of people on jeep forums have been reporting their jeeps showing a "transmission overheat" message in display and vehicle not turning over. Is there a way nhtsa can look into this and see if jeep needs to issue a recall? This has now caught up to me, and i am having never ending issues with my jeep, and all that jeep says is sorry you're out of warranty....; i am the original owner since 2006, have about 130k…
ODI 10610086
Power Train
Took the vehicle in for a noise that turned out to be a bearing problem. While in they indicated that an internal transfer case seal was leaking. I am being told that type of failure is very common with this type of vehicle. If unnoticed could cause a failure. *tr
ODI 10597527
Electrical System · Power Train
I will be going at any speed and my jeep will just die or spit and sputter like its not getting gas then the rpm gauge drops to zero all the dash lights come on. This happens on the highway in the middle of intersection and it happens intermittently so you never know when its going to happen. Took it to mechanic and they told me the valve body solenoid was bad. If you search any of this online you will see that…
ODI 10615103
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
All the lights on my instrument panel started flashing and i lost the ability to see my speedometer, the fan was not blowing and this continued until the lights started flashing. The check 4wd system came on and has stayed on. The check 4wd system light came on not long after i bought it and i took it back to the dealership and i was told that it is because there are aluminum parts that get stuck and you can ignore…
ODI 10671884
Power Train
I began to get a whining noise from the transmission. I brought the car in for service and recommendation were to service the transmission and the noise went away. Just recently the whining noise returned and now when shifting from first gear into second it is a hard shift not fluid and smooth. The service station who i have been going to for over 30 years is a very reputable and a life long friend. He found no…
ODI 10661024
Power Train
After doing the safety recall n23 for the jeep grand cherokee 2005-2010, a month later the 4x4 low don't engaged anymore, and "service 4wd system" warning light on, when you pull the 4x4 low switch. I've been reading a lot on the web and it seems to happen to all the people after doing the recall service. I'm from caracas venezuela. *tr
ODI 10566778
Air Bags · Cruise Control · Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle lost power and jerked. In addition, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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…
ODI 10717851
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the rpm's increased to five. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to repair the…
ODI 10679475
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when driving 30 mph and under, the transmission would erroneously switch from drive to neutral or from drive to third gear before the vehicle decelerated. The contact also stated that when braking to a stop, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer who indicated that the transmission would need to be…
ODI 10568279
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving 65 mph, the electrical system began to malfunction and caused the vehicle to down shift to the four wheel drive and damaged the rear axle. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic for inspection but they could not diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 10563282
Power Train
I filed complaint (10561016) when the first jeep dealer i went to would not honor the safety recall n23. The second jeep dealer i went to said they would honor the safety recall n23. After going to the jeep dealer they checked their records and advised me the recall was already completed on my jeep grand cherokee. I was advised that my jeep grand cherokee needs a transfer case actuator and i will be charged for this…
ODI 10562529
Power Train
On 01/20/2014, i brought my jeep grand cherokee 2006 to my mechanic due to a service 4wd system light on dashboard. My mechanic advised me that the computer revealed code safety recall n23/nhtsa 13 v-175. Safety recall n23 may unintentionally cause the transfer case to shift to neutral position without input from the driver. This condition could allow the vehicle to roll away inadvertently while the vehicle is…
ODI 10561016
Power Train
After my grand cherokee had the "n23" recall performed on it by the previous owner, the "service 4wd" indicator comes on and disables my transfer case shifting. I clear the codes and it works again for a short period of time then the codes return (c1406, c1405, c140f) disabling the shifting again. This appears to be a common issue with grand cherokees according to the information i have found on jeepforum. *tr
ODI 10559027
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. In addition, the transmission gears slipped. Additionally, the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was not available. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was also contacted…
ODI 10671335
Power Train
Hello, i had n23 recall done on my jeep ,after getting alot of snow in dec i decided to shift into x4 low and it said service 4x4 system. I know that my 4x4 low worked before having this update. *tr
ODI 10562428
Power Train
This is a common problem that is found all over the jeep forums and internet, these jeeps are known for the rear differentials failing and having to be replaced before the differentials fall apart and could cause a major accident, the differential will begin to fail by making a loud whine gear noise from the differential. This vehicle has never been off road and there is no reason for the entire differential to be…
ODI 10560376
Power Train
In december my local jeep dealership installed safety recall n23 code. Five days later i towed my jeep behind my motorhome to florida in neutral/tow mode. When i arrived i could not get my jeep out of neutral mode...message "repair [redacted] system". I went to a local transmission shop and they replaced the transfer case motor at the cost of $600.00. When we got ready to leave florida in april i could not get the…
ODI 10594168
Engine · Power Train
Car has on 2 separate occasions jumped from drive into neutral. Contacted chrysler as they have a recall on jeep grand cherokees for this issue. However, they say that this vehicle wasn't included in recall as it was not manufactured at the same plant where the other vehicles were that mandated the recall. *tr
ODI 10554431
Electrical System · Power Train
2006 jeep grand cherokee consumer complains that recall was performed eight times and problem still exist *cn the consumer stated shortly after the recall was performed, a message appeared on the dashboard that stated service 4-wheel drive. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. An inspection revealed the transfer case actuator was faulty, which was directly related to the recall. The dealer performed the…
ODI 10654421
Power Train
My jeep has been slipping out of gear while driving frequently and all the car does is rev, as if it is in neutral. This has happened off and on over the last two years and nothing has been done about it. I have taken it to the dealership multiple times and they tell me that everything is fixed. Then it happens again when i least expect it. It is very dangerous for this to be happening while i'm driving with my 2…
ODI 10550446
Power Train
Tl * the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission made a loud sound. The contact stated the failure began after the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturer recall for the gear box. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, however the technician was unable to diagnosed the failure. The manufacturer was notified of failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10574074
Power Train
After n23 recall was performed, my jeep will not engage in 4wheel drive lo. On startup it states, "service 4wd system". Many people are reported the same problem. The car will not shift into 4wd low or into neutral for towing. Chrysler error code is c140f and it is even listed in the reprogam instructions. I did not have this issue prior to the n23 recall. *tr
ODI 10559323
Power Train
A recall (n23) was issued (july 2013) by chrysler corp. To resolve a problem with the transfer case not engaging 4low and / or shifting into neutral. All this happens at random. Once the in-dash warning of "service 4wd system" appears, the vehicle has to be returned to the dealer for repair. After two attempts the problem has not been resolved. A third appointment is scheduled for friday january 17. Various…
ODI 10559409
Power Train · Structure · Unknown Or Other
Car will pop out of gear and into neutral while driving at speeds under 60mph. Car has been owned by me since it had 9000 miles and has been serviced regularly and is a low mileage car. Desintegrating door panels, issues with transmission that could cause loss of control in traffic, what next. Chrysler maintains that there are no recalls for these known safety hazards. Crazy. Updated 2/25/2015*js
ODI 10609130
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
I had the n23 recall done on my jeep and it no longer shifts into 4 low. Chrysler isnt putting out a real fix to this problem that they created. *tr
ODI 10563422