2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ignition Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

1 indicate a crash
0 indicate injury
0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
1–30k mi	2
150–400k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

April 1, 2017 · 160,000 miles
Ignition
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact took the vehicle to flower motor company (2580 n townsend ave, montrose, co 8140[redacted]) to be serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system). After the recall repair was performed and before leaving the dealer, the contact noticed and inquired as to why it was difficult for the key to be turned in the ignition. The technician stated…
ODI 11014508
August 28, 2006 · 3,500 miles
Ignition
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, when the key in the ignition was gently pressed, the ignition shuts off without warning. The engine was easily restarted. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined this was a design flaw. The manufacturer was not alerted.
ODI 10166746
April 26, 2006 · 13,000 miles
Ignition
Dt*: the contact stated while driving between 25-30mph, the key was slightly tapped, the ignition turned off, causing the contact to hit a tree. There were no injuries sustained in the accident. This problem has occurred on two separate occasions. The dealership and manufacturer were alerted and determined there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The police were alerted and a report was filed at the scene.
Crash reported
ODI 10158165
December 17, 2005
Ignition
Rented 2006 jeep cherokee at airport. During two stops at intersections i reached to switch radio stations and accidentally and lightly brushed the keys in the ignition. They switched to "acc" and the vehicle turned off. When i say "lightly brushed" i mean just that. I wasn't even aware of what had happened until the second incident. Two things appear defective: the placement of the ignition and the fact that just a…
ODI 10146213
Ignition
2006 grand cherokee ignition switched off when brakes were applied. *ts while driving at highway speeds the vehicle ignition suddenly shut off when the brake was applied. The consumer believes the problem was the result of the location of the ignition switch. It was only on inch above the consumer's knee cap when his foot was on the throttle. When he lifted his foot off the throttle to apply the brake his knee would…
ODI 10153018