10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
86,211 miles

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee drivetrain problems

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 3 of 7)

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problem #100

Mar 012015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving the gear lights on the dash will all have a square around them. When it does this the truck becomes in neutral, and is unable to accelerate. This has happened numerous times since we purchased it in Feb 2015. This is quite dangerous and luckily we have not had an accident. Updated 09/17/15 it was determined, the transmission control module needed to be replaced. Updated 09/22/15

- New Hudson, MI, USA

problem #99

Jun 302015

Grand Cherokee

  • 67,000 miles
I took my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee in to the dealer to have my reprogram final drive control mod recall P73 fixed. While I was there the dealer informed me that the recall did not fixed anything, and their was nothing else that they could do for me. As of today 7/1/15 my 4 wheel low still does not work. About 1 years ago I had recall N23 preformed on my Jeep which imedially caused the 4 low to not work. Jeep still has not fixed the issue that they caused. My 4 low worked before I took my Jeep into the dealer to have recalled `N 23 peformed.

- Winter Springs, FL, USA

problem #98

Jun 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • 150,000 miles
My 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee limited pops out of gear while driving it is very dangerous because you never know when it is going to happen.

- Sylvania, OH, USA

problem #97

Jun 252015

Grand Cherokee

  • 65,213 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving the vehicle at night, the dash panel lights and headlights began to flicker on and off repeatedly. Turned the headlights off then back on and the problem went away for a few minutes then started again. The next day the service engine soon light came on and I lost acceleration ability, RPM's went up but the vehicle wouldn't accelerate while already in gear on a main road at a stop sign. Codes P0700 and P2767 were set.

- Davison , MI, USA

problem #96

Dec 222014

Grand Cherokee

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 65 mph, the vehicle lost power. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and the engine rpms increased. Multiple warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission and the ignition system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Weston, FL, USA

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problem #95

May 192011

Grand Cherokee

  • 65,000 miles
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 contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

- Palm Harbor, FL, USA

problem #94

Mar 012014

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle lost power and jerked. In addition, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. MA 10/19/15 the consumer stated the airbag light illuminated for weeks at a time then went off. The cruise control would not engage. Updated 3/21/2016 updated 10/17/2017

- Benton, AR, USA

problem #93

Sep 132012

Grand Cherokee

  • 130,000 miles
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.

- Tallassee, AL, USA

problem #92

Dec 082014

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The contact received a notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 6/11/15 the consumer stated the vehicle shut off and a message displayed invalid key. A red blinking light illuminated on the instrument panel. It took at least five attempts to re-start the vehicle. Also, while driving 35-45 mph, the vehicle down shifted very hard and then up shifted to a higher gear. Updated 06/23/15

- Fenton , MI, USA

problem #91

May 062015

Grand Cherokee

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact mentioned that all the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the failure was unable to be determined.the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.the VIN was not available.

- Chicago , IL, USA

problem #90

Apr 192015

Grand Cherokee

  • 52,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the transmission control module dropped out of the vehicle causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that this was a known failure with this year and model vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and explained to the contact that the part needed was on back order and there was no time frame for when the repair could be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.

- Shrewsbury, PA, USA

problem #89

Apr 202015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
We have been waiting over 9 months since our initial letter from Chrysler notifying us that our electrical switch was questionable. There is also a recall out for power train parts where the Jeep may slip into neutral--this has happened several times, to the point where we are unsafe driving it. Any contact with Chrysler has resulted in "we've forwarded your complaint to our parts department" and then no response. We were told that no parts are in manufacturing--there aren't even parts to fix the problems!! we cannot drive our Jeep for fear of death / injury. Please help us resolve this problem.

- Nicholasville, KY, USA

problem #88

Oct 152014

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at 15 mph, the vehicle lost power and the "transmission overheating" warning displayed across the message board. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the part needed to repair the vehicle under NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 5/20/15 updated 05/28/15

- Fernley, NV, USA

problem #87

Mar 162015

Grand Cherokee

  • 127,500 miles
Driving 30 mph, after about 3 miles of driving my check engine light came on. Followed the tips to check the code and it says "transmission over temp". everything seems to be ok at the time but I'm sure this will eventually cause a problem. A couple months ago the whole instrument cluster cut off and on 2 times in a couple minute window but that seems to have been an isolated incident since it hasn't happened since.

- Watervliet, MI, USA

problem #86

Mar 062015

Grand Cherokee

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle jerked forward without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the hydraulic service brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 13V175000 (electrical system, power train) and 07V434000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 78,000.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #85

Feb 132015

Grand Cherokee

  • 103,200 miles
While driving at a speed of approximately 55 mph a noise occurred in the rear of the Jeep. The noise became louder as I slowed down and finally stop. I had it towed to my dealer approximately 85 miles from where it happened. He said the rear end was badly damaged. The cost would be expensive, somewhere between $4000 to $5000. I have no idea how this could happen. My Jeep is a personal use vehicle only, very easy miles and always serviced. I feel this failure is manufacture issue.

- Hillsboro, OR, USA

problem #84

Feb 102015

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while starting from a stop sign, the vehicle hesitated before moving forward. The contact mentioned that the vehicle failed to accelerate but increased in engine rpms when the accelerator pedal was depressed. Also, the contact mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 03/30/15 the consumer stated the failures became more frequent. The consumer decided not to drive the vehicle until the recall repair could be completed. Updated 10/20/2015

- Alamo, TN, USA

problem #83

Sep 052014

Grand Cherokee

  • 120,000 miles
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 was 120,000.

- South Dennis, MA, USA

problem #82

Oct 172012

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
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 told by the dealership that I needed to replace a spark plug which cost me almost $300. Now the check engine light is on again and I suspect as other owners have shared it in the forum that it's the ignition switch that's faulty. I just wish NHTSA would do something about this asap. The letter came the mail stating there is a recall on my car but nothing is being done to correct the problem. Are you waiting for severe accidents to happen before you really force Jeep to correct this issue"?? do people have to lose their lives before you act on this problem"

- Hoboken, NJ, USA

problem #81

Mar 012014

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at 30 mph, the RPM's increased to five. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 03/24/15 the consumer stated she can no longer drive the vehicle forward. Updated 03/21/15

- Horseshoe Bend, AR, USA

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