2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Automatic Transmission Problems
- 25
- 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.
What owners report
- engine light · 6 records
- check engine · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle shifted into neutral independently then the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10512080
Automatic Transmission
Starting at around 55,000 miles while i would be driving my jeep, the car would stop moving but the engine would rev as i pushed on the pedal. I would not be able to go in drive, neutral or reverse. I would have to put the car in park and turn off the vehicle, wait a few seconds then restart the car. I have had my car at my mechanics as well as a jeep dealership, a total of 5 times, now ready to go back in for the…
ODI 10396727
Automatic Transmission
Transmission fails at highway speeds. Dashboard says its in drive but when you rev the engine its in neutral. I had to coast off the highway and restart the engine. It worked fine, but isn't it dangerous losing power in the middle of the highway with tractor trailers coming at you at full speed from behind? This isn't the first time it has happened. It happened many times before. *tr
ODI 10353946
Automatic Transmission
When driving my 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo the lights around the pnd21 will circle all of the gears and either go into neutral or 1st gear on its own while you are driving it, it happens at least 2-3 times a week. It is very dangerous when you are driving down the road - have taken to dealer said it needs electronic shift module at a cost of $750. Called customer service jeep they said they couldn't help with…
ODI 10348729
Automatic Transmission
Check engine light would come on (& go off) repeatedly. Additionally, transmission would 'jerk' on deceleration just before vehicle stopped (light drivetrain had to catch up with the engine). Took vehicle to dealer, who stated there was nothing wrong. Returned several days later with same engine light illuminated. Dealer kept vehicle for over a week; finally determined a daughter-board on the transmission control…
ODI 10375472
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 grand cherokee. While driving at a speed of 40 mph, the vehicle seemed as if it would shift gears on its owns. The contact noticed the problem eight times. The vehicle was taken to both a local dealership and a local repair shop to find the cause for failure. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately…
ODI 10322702
Automatic Transmission
Jeep grand cherokee 2006. While driving car will fail to change gears. Very dangerous on expressway. Transmission stalls at will. *cn
ODI 10322703
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. 2 months ago while driving the vehicle without warning the vehicle looses power. It seems to drop out of gear. The vehicle cannot accelerate and you have to pull over and hope it will kick back in gear. I spoke with another 2006 jeep grand cherokee owner and the exact same thing happens to him and also one of his friends. I went to edmunds.com and it seems this is a wide spread…
ODI 10319154
Automatic Transmission
At a stop sign, short of the cross walk, with foot on brake pedal car in drive waiting for traffic to clear so i can turn right on to the primary street. Remove foot from brake and 2006 jeep cherokee begins to move backwards. The is no incline or decline at this stop sign to allow for gravity to move car. Had to re-apply brake, put car into park. Shut off and restarted before proceeding. This same difficulty has now…
ODI 10297997
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo, 3.7l v6. I have many problems with the transmission, first it was the shifter, second it was a solenoid problem, now i have a shutter and vibration as i am driving down the expressway. I have had it in 3 times now for the same problem. When the tranny starts to vibrate, i notice that the rpms go up about 2-3000rpms. Took it back and the repair guy says that jeep has recalled…
ODI 10283996
Automatic Transmission
The transmission in my 2006 jeep grand cherokee has been slipping. I had it checked out and i was told it is ok. Then a few weeks later, i take off from a stop light and my engine revs to 3000 rpm and i am losing speed in heavy traffic. Then the engine light came on. So i take it to the dealer. They check it out and tell me it is the electronics in the shifter that is bad. I ask what is wrong and the service advisor…
ODI 10232243
Automatic Transmission
I was recently driving on residential road going about 35mph under normal conditions and the automatic jeep grand cherokee laredo 2006 stalls. The check engine light appears. Pressing on the gas pedal will rev the engine but it is like the jeep is in neutral. Everything else seems to work accept the car is not in any gear. The dashboard indicates the car is in drive. I have to coast off to the side of the road. I…
ODI 10229471
Automatic Transmission · Suspension · Tires
2006 jeep grand cherokee make a grinding noise while turning. Consumer states that the mechanic could find nothing wrong with the vehicle. When noise occurred again it also made the entire front panel flash. *kb the dealer informed the consumer the tires had been rotated and the griding noise should cease. The consumer was told the transmission was leaking, so the dealer replaced the o-ring and a bushing. *jb
ODI 10231734
Automatic Transmission
Transmission does not shift down when stepping on gas. Most often in the 1200-1500 rpm range. Vehicle tries to stay on same gear and is not shifting e.g. From 5th gear to 4th. If gas pedal is stepped on all the way, vehicle shifts down 2 gears, e.g. From 5th to 3rd, and spikes up to 6000 rpm. This takes about 1.5. Seconds, leading to dangerous situations when changing lanes, entering a highway, or speeding away from…
ODI 10219145
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The check engine indicator light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer, and the computer stated that the component etax was failing. The dealer stated that the repair part was on back order. The current mileage was 36,690, and failure mileage was 35,800.*ak
ODI 10188160
Automatic Transmission
I purchased a grand cherokee laredo 2006 invoice no. 392118) on march 26, 2007 in tamiami chrysler-jeep, 8250 sw 8 street, miami fl 33144. A few days after its purchase i noticed a little jump when i accelerated, then i carried the car to tamiami chrysler service on april 2, 2007. They informed me that it has transmission problem so my car must remain there for a transmission replacement. Of course i am using a rent…
ODI 10189139
Automatic Transmission · Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While coming to a stop, the vehicle hesitated as if it would shut off. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the gears shifted and the engine or transmission jumped. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle is currently being repaired by an authorized dealer. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was…
ODI 10226918
Automatic Transmission
When attempting to accelerate after a stop, vehicle will only coast after attempting to accelerate. This also happens after making a turn; the vehicle will initially attempt to begin to move then will only coast while gas pedal is pressed. I have almost been in a couple of accidents because people think i am accelerating and they almost run into the back of me. *jb
ODI 10176090
Automatic Transmission
When slowing down to turn at intersection ,and reapplying gas engine rpm goes up but car doesn't move ,then all of a sudden it lunges forward. This has also happened at complete stop. Then tries to go but then jumps forward. Which at times it throws you back in your seat. *nm
ODI 10175765
Automatic Transmission
We purchased in oct. 2006,a 2006 jeep grand cherokee 4x4, v6 with 5 speed auto transmission, vin [xxx]. There is a safety problem related to this vehicle and transmission. Problem: the vehicle has no hill holding capabilities. In other words, when stopped on a hill, the brake must be held on with your left foot and your right foot on the gas pedal in order to move forward with out the vehicle drifting backward. In…
ODI 10177285
Automatic Transmission
My 2005 jeep grand cherokee has a serious safety hazard. When the vehicle is started and placed into reverse, on 2 separate occasions, the vehicle jumped approx. 15 feet backwards. Also, one time while the vehicle was in drive, sitting in traffic, the engine revved on it's own and it jumped forward approx 15 feet. In all three incidences, the brakes where depressed and where not able to hold the vehicle back. The…
ODI 10168267
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle made a banging noise as the gears shifted. The dealership has inspected the vehicle twice, but has not been able to determine the cause of the problem. When the vehicle was stopped, it would idle very low and eventually cut off. Updated 05/30/06. *jb
ODI 10156162
Automatic Transmission
2005 jeep grand cherokee 6 cyl car was in traffic started moving to 25-30 mph then car started bucking , loosing power as i applied my foot on pedal, no signs of over heating (gauge was less than 1/2 mark of c/and h.. Moved from left lane to shoulder with car running it basically was moving at 5 mph as i applied my foot on gas. Once in park it idled with some shaking , i tried to move forward with car in drive the…
ODI 10154331
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Frontal
My wife and i purchased a 2006 jeep wk 4x4 on feb 20 2006. As soon as we left the dealership with 150 miles on it the air bags malfunctioned and had to be repaired. About 1 week after the repairs they malfunctioned again and where fixed again only to malfunction 2 more times and the dealership said there was no problems and cleared the codes. At the 3000 mile service there was an oil leak on the front crank seal…
ODI 10160906
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
ENGINE, POWERTRAIN, DOOR, DASH, GAS MILEAGE. *JB
ODI 10184135