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.
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
The grand cherokee stalled at a light on a hill. Restarted it and but it back in drive but vehicle continued to roll back almost rolling into car behind. Stalled 4 more times but in parking lots and non busy roads. Took it back to dealer where they updated software on computer and said it was fixed. Then stalled on a busy highway and was almost rear ended because vehicle stalled and wouldn't go into gear. Then…
ODI 10487715
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on a highway, i noticed my car slowed down and even after applying the gas pedal, it didn't help. After pressing the brakes and pushing the gas pedal again, then it started accelerating. The engine light would blink and lately it stays on. The check engine light stays on and off but once i noticed that when i started the car again, the check engine light was off but i lost one front headlight. I was…
ODI 10683469
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my vehicle suddenly shifted gears and coasted as if it were in neutral while rpms shot up to 3,000. It then suddenly lunged forward and picked up speed. The check engine light came on. After a day or so, the light would go off. Within the time frame of approx 3 weeks, this had occurred at least 3 times. It was very scary to have it change gears and not be able to maintain speed and suddenly speed up…
ODI 10482107
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the contact discovered that the engine rpms begin to increase and the transmission failed to shift into the next gear. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
ODI 10716670
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, all of the lights on the gear shift illuminated and the vehicle independently decelerated to 20 mph. In addition, the vehicle would not respond to acceleration attempts. The contact purchased an electronic shift module from the dealer and had an independent mechanic repair the vehicle. The failure recurred the following…
ODI 10479631
Power Train
Upon acceleration, the car unexpectedly shifted into neutral. *tr
ODI 10521423
Electrical System · Power Train
While driving my vehicle suddenly shifted gears as if it were in neutral while rpms shot up rapidly to 3,000. It then suddenly lunged forward and picked up speed. The check engine light came on. After a day or so, the light would go off. It was very scary to have it change gears and not be able to maintain speed and suddenly speed up again while traveling with vehicles in front of me and behind me. You essentially…
ODI 10524459
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
I do not remember exactly when the problem started, but while driving at night, my lights started flickering and then went out all together. I thought it happened when i turned my signal lights on, but i am not sure if this is the cause. I took it to the jeep dealer and they could not find anything. Every now and then, i have the same issue, but nothing can be found. This is very dangerous for me and it terrifies me…
ODI 10510463
Power Train
The transmission has been struggling changing gears and this has been happening for many years. You may look back and see where we made this complaint initially and the problem had been occurring long before this and continues to get worse. I know the 2005 jeep cherokees were recalled for having the very same issue from the many mechanics who have driven my car to see what the problem was. One of the mechanics where…
ODI 11002774
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the gear shifter failed. The contact could only move the gear shifter with force and it would become stuck between first and third gears. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic to have a diagnostic performed. The failure was located at the gear shifter module. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10510427
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the shift solenoid failed twice. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic however, the failure recurred within one year. The contact spoke with a dealer and was told that the solenoids should not have failed. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 136,000. *tr
ODI 10522616
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a significant amount of transmission fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the transmission's electrical connector housing would need to be replaced. The vehicle would be repaired when the part became available. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The…
ODI 10443536
Electrical System · Power Train
I had my check engine light diagnosed and found to be the esm shifter, an electronic device that connects the gear shifter to the transmission. It was said to me that this helps regulate that the transmission stays in the correct gear while driving. I have found that the transmission sticks in a certain gear even though it is not the correct gear i am driving in. I have found that i have had to pull over, put the…
ODI 10443697
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My vehicle started originally slowing down like it slipped out of gear. I was told i needed a new transmission but when i replaced it i still had the same exact problem with the vehicle staying in limp mode and check engine light on, rpm running high and not going into overdrive. The transmission is not shifting correctly after spending over $1500.00 on it. From my research i have arrived at the esm to be causing…
ODI 10448543
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed attempting to make a turn, the traction warning light illuminated and a loud grinding noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact stated that the esp, bap and transmission warning lights were also continuously illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact had received a notification for recall nhtsa…
ODI 10651398
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the gear automatically shifted into neutral. The abs, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The independent mechanic borchert motors located at [redacted] faribault mn, 55021; [redacted] was contacted where the mechanic stated that there were several recalls for this year, make, and model. The vehicle…
ODI 10995848
Electrical System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Was going down interstate 40 coming from little rock ark. Jeep started to slow down pressed on gas would not speed up. There are so many eighteen wheelers on that interstate. I managed to pull over. Started to shifted from park to drive and drive kicked in. I had two children in the jeep with me .i can not even think about what might have happen if one of those trucks had hit me in the rear. This is a 2006 jeep…
ODI 10430231
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
While accelerating attempting to merge onto highway vehicle loses all power and transmissions seems to disengage and only coasts. Car acts like if i shifted into neutral but gear selected is still drive. Check engine light illuminates and engine responds to acceleration but no movement is given by transmission. Rpm gauge goes all the way down to idle. Had to pull over the side of the road place in park, shut engine…
ODI 10420238
Power Train
Transmission disengages at speed from drive to neutral. Shift lever and indicator remain in drive even though vehicle loses motive power. I thought we were going to get rear ended. I had to pull over to the shoulder and restart the engine to put it back in drive. This problem has occurred three times previously. After checking all the blogs, i see that the switch contacts in the esm (electronic shift module) are…
ODI 10412974
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
I was going down the highway, and all of a sudden i had no power. It was like i turned the car off. Luckily i was able to put the car into neutral and restart it. This has happened several times sense i bought the car in may of 2011. When this does happen i have no power, no dash lights, no nothing. *tr
ODI 10633078
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. While parked, the vehicle would sometimes move forward even with the brake pedal depressed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The…
ODI 10721973
Electrical System · Power Train
At approximately 78k miles, vehicle would occasionally start and the only system that was operational was the radio. I cleaned and inspected all connectors that i could access, and problem appeared to go away. Then just after the warranty expired (80k miles) intermittent electrical issues have begun to appear. The transmission sometimes "sticks" in 3rd gear, the windshield wipers fail to function and when i attempt…
ODI 10402098
Power Train
When driving transmission has not been properly shifting into proper gears. The transmission is sounding as if it is struggling to shift into the gear it should be in. This has been happening for many years. This happens in all driving areas, hills, flat roads, short trips, long trips. Began 2011.
ODI 10874320
Power Train
When driving the lights around the gear indicators will circle all the gears and vehicle drops into what feels like neutral and loses power. Then it will randomly drop back into drive. Happened a couple of times then check engine light came on. Code given was loose ground wire in tranny. Dealer fixed. 1 week later happened again and check light came on again. Dealer got same ground wire code, took apart again and…
ODI 10370166
Electrical System · Power Train
2006 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer requests reimbursement for recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated the costly repair of the shifter assembly did not successfully address the real defective part, the final drive controller module software, which was finally made public in 2013. In early 2010, the vehicle unintentionally shifted from drive into neutral, while the consumer was driving. Luckily, she was able to…
ODI 10577653