10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
13 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 2
Average Mileage:
49,937 miles

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee electrical problems

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Owner Comments (Page 8 of 37)

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problem #583

Nov 012013

Grand Cherokee

  • 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 received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the recall 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. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Huntley, IL, USA

problem #582

Nov 022015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning more than once and the steering wheel was extremely tight and difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel when the failure occurred. The contact was able to coast the vehicle over to a parking lot. After several attempts, the vehicle restarted. In addition, the vehicle stalled again before the contact entered a major highway. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that the remedy did not prevent the failure. The contact was waiting on approval from the manufacturer to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was not available.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #581

Jan 062014

Grand Cherokee

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the part for the recall was not available. 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 160,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Charlestown, RI, USA

problem #580

Jun 012015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 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 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 notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 2/4/16

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #579

Sep 032015

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • miles
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 02/23/16

- Erie, PA, USA

problem #578

Nov 022013

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V4380000 (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. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Spring Lake, MI, USA

problem #577

Nov 022015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles

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

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available to complete ignition switch recall notice. The consumer stated when the key was turned in the ignition, it only made a clicking sound and the vehicle did not start. A mechanic informed the consumer, the started needed to be replaced.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #576

Nov 022015

Grand Cherokee 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to no replacement parts available to complete recall notice 14V-438.

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #575

Oct 262015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tuxedo, NY, USA

problem #574

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #573

Oct 292015

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • 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 received notification of 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Update 01/15/16 MA the consumer stated the recall repair was completed.

- Cumming, GA, USA

problem #572

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • 159,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at various speeds, a strong burning odor was present. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair 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 approximately 159,000.

- Woodward, OK, USA

problem #571

Oct 062014

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available....updated 02/04/16 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired.

- Eden, NC, USA

problem #570

Oct 062015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the dealer informed that there was not an expected date for when the part would become available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Poterville, CA, USA

problem #569

Oct 232015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system), the radio light and the vehicle interior lights failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Steven, AR, USA

problem #568

Jul 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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 recall 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #567

Sep 052014

Grand Cherokee

  • 130,000 miles
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 exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Robinson, TX, USA

problem #566

Oct 012015

Grand Cherokee 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 127,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated and the engine stalled intermittently. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact received a 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 notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Updated 1/20/16 ln updated 05/23/18

- Lincoln Park, MI, USA

problem #565

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
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. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Playa Del Ray, CA, USA

problem #564

Aug 012015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a 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 contact had not experienced a failure.

- Marshfield Hills, MA, USA

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