2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 32
- 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 32 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 4 records
- shifted neutral · 4 records
- highway speeds · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 15v438000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 04/14/16*lj the consumer stated the part was finally replaced after 12 months. Updated…
ODI 10786242
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have experienced 2 incidents of my vehicle engine turning off while driving as described in the recall letter i received 4 months ago. To date, each time i call the dealership, i'm told the parts are not in, yet the recall letter states that if i have the car fixed, i can submit a receipt, which infers that there is a part available. Why has chrysler not been pushed to resolve this issue? Please press them to do…
ODI 10668061
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
The check engine light would come on and go off..i was driving around 60 mph the car shifted into neutral and lost power...i was able to steer to the side of the road but i was in three lanes wide of traffic on the highway and had i not been in the lane closed to the side of the road i could have been badly injured. Within the time frame of three weeks it happened 4 times...all when i was driving highway speeds…
ODI 10514067
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Steering
While entering on ramp for highway jeep shuts off... No more control since no power. Hit the guard rail. This stalling happen on many occasions while driving or in park. With passengers in vehicle very scary. Have spent more than $4000 @ dealer @ & manufacturer involved. With no resolution...but the stress & the dissatisfaction in the american product i'd like to buy that can't be fixed. I'm convinced i'll probably…
Crash reported
ODI 10452839
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving approx 50 mph, the jeep quit, no warning signs, no power steering. Momentum got me off the road. Dealership wasn't able to fix the problem. This happened in march 2011. Sept 2011 i was passing a transit bus on the way to work and as i started to pull back into my own lane the jeep quit again. No warnings, it just quit. I had to coast into the front yard of someones house because i had no steering. I sat for…
ODI 10428081
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure would only occur when the vehicle was at standstill. The throttle and engine control module was repaired two months prior to the most recent failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer for further inspection or repairs. The failure mileage was 54,099 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10411829
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Unintended engine acceleration / surge. On two separate occasions the 5.7 liter hemi engine in a 2006 jeep grand cherokee suddenly surged when stopped at traffic lights. Maximum brakes were applied and the transmission was placed in neutral to prevent the jeep from going into traffic. After the transmission was placed in neutral the engine rpm went as high 4500 rpm (normal engine rpm at idle in gear is about 700…
ODI 10394489
Engine And Engine Cooling
Jeep stalls while driving!!!!!!!!!!! 2nd incident in the last 2 months. *tr
ODI 10366872
Engine And Engine Cooling
Exhaust manifolds leak, potentially introducing exhaust gases, including carbon monoxide, into the passenger area. I initially took my vehicle to lithia dodge in santa fe, nm to report an exhaust leak that sounded like it was coming from the passenger side and was to be repaired under warranty. They only repaired the passenger side without apparently performing a leak check. The fix for this is to replace the oem…
ODI 10444709
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle immediately after stalling. The failure recurred sporadically when driving various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The…
ODI 10444334
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact then shut off the vehicle and shifted into park. He was able to restart the vehicle as it resumed normal operation. The contact stated the failure had occurred twice. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 78,785 and the current…
ODI 10347032
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the engine light would intermittently illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership who stated that it was probably caused by the gasoline cap. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that there was a misfire in the engine but they could not determine where. The contact then stated that after a few months, a constant cloud of…
ODI 10354492
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
2006 jeep grand cherokee 4x4 4.7l v8 with 27199 miles. Vehicle stalled while traveling at highway speeds accompanied by a total loss of electrical power including headlights. Steering and brakes were both difficult to use while attempting to slow vehicle and pull onto shoulder. This is a very unsafe condition and there was no warning prior to the event. Towed to dealership and was informed there were no codes in the…
ODI 10293188
Engine And Engine Cooling
Our 2006 jeep grand cherokee with the 4.7 l engine has stalled in this same manner on several occasions. None, fortunately at highway speeds. It tends to occur while braking to slow down. The engine will stall with no warning and forcing the driver to re-start the engine. We have not needed to be towed but we have had it looked at by the dealer with no success in them being able to duplicate the problem. *tr
ODI 10295555
Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving highway speeds of 55 mph on august 1, 2009 and heard a popping noise, thought i had run over something, a few seconds later the entire jeep starting vibrating and awful beating and banging noises and totally lost power. Had to coast to stop alongside of road. Vehicle towed to mechanic. Found valve spring broke and total engine loss in 3.7 l v-6 engine. Had to replace engine. Chose to replace with jasper…
ODI 10381945
Engine And Engine Cooling
2006 jeep grand cherokee, engine failed, not under warranty, was not investigated as to whether it was product failure, $7,000 for a new engine, service advisor advised to scrap and get a new vehicle, an employee at dealership would purchase vehicle for $2,000 (bluebook with running engine is $15,000). *tr
ODI 10267653
Engine And Engine Cooling
Driving 75 miles per hour on interstate and engine stalled, and all power components, including power steering stalled and brakes. Was able to maintain control of the vehicle and make my way to the shoulder. Once stopped car started up without problem. This was an extremely dangerous and unsettling malfunction. *tr
ODI 10250520
Engine And Engine Cooling
On october 27, 2008 i was driving my 2006 jeep grand cherokee towards los alamos, new mexico, for no apparent reason the vehicle stalled and eventually burst into flames, initial reports from the investgation revealed an engine electrical fire was the cause. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10260684
Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2006 jeep grand cherokee stalls when decelerating or accelerating from a stop. Have taken to numerous dealerships and been told that there was nothing they could do. Was not able to duplicate the problem with a service technician. I am now afraid to drive the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10229953
Engine And Engine Cooling
2006 jeep grand cherokee/ 5.7 hemi check engine light came on, engine started missing, loss of power, failure occurs once vehicle is started. So far a tune-up,#6 cylinder have the problem,intake plenum seals,mds solenoid, #6 fuel injector and a module powertrain control,have been changed, now i am told the problem is a bad lifter for the #6 cylinder, and that daimlerchrysler is aware of this problem and since not…
ODI 10234607
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was traveling down the road at 55 mph when suddenly my vehicle shut off for no reason.. This scared the daylights out of me and i could have been killed- no lights, ability to brake or steer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please find a solution to this problem!!! *tr
ODI 10224471
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving between 15-45 mph, the vehicle intermittently stalls. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The current mileage was 31,496 and failure mileage was 30,000. Updated 03-25-08 *bf updated 03/25/08 *tr
ODI 10219678
Engine And Engine Cooling
Drive-by-wire system on hemi powered 2006 jeep grand cherokee has hair trigger response, does not allow for engine breaking when the accelerator is released and continues to accelerate even after foot is lifted off the gas pedal. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10212006