2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine Problems
- 112
- 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 112 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 21 records
- failure mileage · 21 records
- electrical system · 19 records
- failure recurred · 13 records
- engine light · 12 records
- notified failure · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 47 |
| 100–150k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving, there was a sudden loss of engine power. The contact received a manufacturer's recall related to the failure and stated that the parts were not available for several months. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not…
ODI 10701735
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
All warning lights came on and gauges shut down while driving on the highway. After getting off the highway, and it did it again then my vehicle completely shut down. I then restarted my car and the check engine light stayed on. I have filed a complaint in 2013 with your department and with chrysler. I again talked to chrysler today and they are telling me there's noting they can do to fix it at this time, because…
ODI 10655228
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. On a different occasion, the vehicle jerked violently after accelerating. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of…
ODI 10659307
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and caused the contact to pull over. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be completely rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage…
ODI 10782293
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10776479
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the engine stalled. The problem recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician was unable to diagnose a failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.
ODI 10652836
Engine
I received this recall this month however, this jeep had three instances of losing engine power by last november 2014. When we called the hotline then, after going to a dealship three times, noone at chrysler could or would help us so this vehicle was traded at a dealership at a substantially lower price . Quite honestly, we wanted to keep it and not take on car payments so i think chrysler should pay us money.…
ODI 10781921
Electrical System · Engine
I received a recall sept 2014. It has been going on 7 months and i can not get any information on the status of my recall of p41. I called the chrysler group recall center and that is a waste of time. The poorest service for a telephone answering service. I was on the phone 30 minutes and finally i hung up. I had to sit and listen to terrible noise (not music) and an announcement that all our agents are busy. I have…
ODI 10700600
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that when attempting to make right turns at various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer…
ODI 10785935
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
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. When starting the vehicle, the engine stalled and shook uncontrollably. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The…
ODI 10782401
Electrical System · Engine
It has been over a year since the recall for the ignition switch... Chrysler/fiat has yet to make the replacement part available to any of the 4-5 local dealers in northern ca that are within 50 miles of my home. They seem to be avoiding responsibility to correct the problem
ODI 10763974
Engine
I was driving home from work at night and my vehicle died on the railroad tracks crossing just at that moment there was a train approaching and i freaked out but was able to get the vehicle restarted. There continued to be issues with the vehicle shutting down but as i need to go to work i have no choice but to keep driving it. *tr
ODI 10638750
Electrical System · Engine
While in a line of cars approaching a stop sign i reached my turn at the sign. When i stopped the engine just died and all electrical components worked. After shifting into park and turning the key the engine started again. As with others i do not have anything attached to my key and also my knees are not able to hit the key. The road leading to the stop sign is somewhat rough and it is possible i hit the key with…
ODI 10618156
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximate 78 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The contact also stated that while attempting to coast over to the emergency lane, the brakes hesitated when depressed. The vehicle was shifted into park and vehicle was restarted. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
ODI 10616329
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled without warning and was able…
ODI 10779373
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
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving car just shuts off and loss of steering and breaks was in a rear end account because of this chrysler still not fixing i don't know what's going on with it unsafe to drive.
Crash reported
ODI 10789432
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair for a long time. In addition, the service engine indicator randomly illuminated. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The dealer stated that the…
ODI 10968172
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While turning right into a parking lot at low speed, my knee brushed the key chain/key and ignition turned off while still in drive. Has happened once more in the last month in a similar circumstance, both luckily at low speed in empty parking lots. Had to shift to park and restart engine to regain power/control. *tr
ODI 10604296
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). However, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact…
ODI 10658676
Electrical System · Engine
While driving dashboard lights will all come on similar to what happens when you start the car. Other electronic components (radio, odometer) stop but engine continues to run. Can steer and brake but difficult. No error messages received. This has continued to happen with no warning over the past 9 months. Multiple mechanics have looked at the car but cannot identify a problem. It seems that many people have…
ODI 10631113
Engine
I have seen several reports of this so figured i would send a copy of this to you as well engine developed a strong miss and lack of power due to running on 7 cylinders. Dealer determined that there were burnt valves plus significant sludging of the oil passages. Dealer also suspected a crack in the head or block, allowing contamination of oil and coolant. Considering the vehicle has run fine and been maintained…
ODI 10562045
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Started december 2013. When cold outside, jeep won't downshift. Going about 40mph & jeep stays at 3,000rpm's (or higher). When at stop sign/red light & i try to go it revs to 3000rpm's but only goes about 10mph. When it does finally reach 30mph-40mph it won't down shift. I have almost been rear ended several times. Taken to independent mechanic last year & put $700 into it. Was fine all spring & summer but yesterday…
ODI 10654928
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