Jeep Cherokee 2006

Model Cherokee made in 2006 by Jeep got 17 consumer complains as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to child seat and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting.

Model 2006

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
230410608/08/2007230350710023351Exterior lamp - lens fogging. *nj12/04/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
CHILD SEAT
09/05/20071
 Please disregard this complaint as it is a test for the new deployment. *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH
08/31/200723354111/29/2006
 Ignition switch malfunctioning causing transmission to function improperly. sometimes cannot start vehicle without 'jiggling' the ignition and shifter. dealer kept vehicle for 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07) replaced ignition module. *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
08/31/200723354211/29/2006
 Check engine, ebs, and tire pressure lamps light intermittently while driving. dealer reset error codes and reprogrammed computer. with dealer 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07). *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03/26/200835829111/29/2006
 Vehicle stalled while leaving our driveway, brakes and steering were not functional after stall. unable to restart, was towed to dealer. dealer unable to duplicate problem, said no error codes were stored in computer. *tr
02/29/200810400412/16/2006
 '06 jeep cherokee 5.7l hemi engine stalls intermittently in different traffic situations, leading to complete loss of power including power brakes and steering. this condition has occurred on different occasions between dec 07 and feb 08. *tr
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
08/31/200723354111/29/2006
 Brakes locking up when applied, emergency brake handle has no resistance. passenger side rear brake cable failed. dealer replaced. vehicle was with dealer 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07). *tr
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
10/24/200726235111/29/2006
 Rear end 'whining noise'. dealer cannot determine problem. engine misses at idle. dealer cannot duplicate problem. dealer said it would take several days, ... bring it back when you have time. problem not repaired. *tr
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
11/07/200727142211/29/2006
 Noise in rear end. dealer replaced drive shaft, u joints, pinion seal. dealer unable to duplicate engine miss problem; reprogrammed computer. dealer had vehicle 22 days (11/7/07-11/29/07). *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
11/07/200727142211/29/2006
 Received recall notice for electronic brake module. rear brakes severely worn and making noise. after much arguing with dealer, they told us brakes are not warranted, they repaired the rear brakes at no cost. vehicle with dealer 22 days (11/7/07-11/29/07). *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY
01/10/200830782111/29/2006
 Rubber door seals and front air dam falling off. dealer ordered parts. *tr
SUSPENSION - FRONT
03/26/200835829111/29/2006
 Metal on metal noise in front end when bumps are encountered and sometimes around turns. vibration at highway speeds. dealer unable to duplicate problem. no repairs made. vehicle with dealer 20 days (3/26/08-4/14/08). *tr
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
03/26/200835829511/29/2006
 2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. passenger window rolls up then half way down. drivers window not automatic in either direction. it appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. *tr
02/18/200834109511/29/2006
 Automatic windows not working. front air dam falling off. dealer replaced air dam. replaced more electronic window parts. vehicle with dealer 2 days. *tr
08/31/200723354511/29/2006
 2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. passenger window rolls up then half way down. drivers window not automatic in either direction. it appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. vehicle with dealer 23 days 8/31/07-9/22/07. *tr
07/27/200721237511/29/2006
 2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. passenger window rolls up then half way down. drivers window not automatic in either direction. it appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. rear passenger brake rotor worn severely. brakes making terrible noise. dealer refused to fix, said it's not a warranty item. low tire pressure light comes on frequently. claims we must have a leak in tire. continues to do the same thing today 4/2008. vibration, like an engine miss at idle. dealer could not duplicate problem, not repaired. ebs light flashes at random times on dry, flat, straight roads at various speeds. dealer could not duplicate problem no repairs made. *tr
02/14/20074597511/29/2006
 2/14/2007: automatic windows malfunctioning. passenger window rolls up then half way down. drivers window not automatic in either direction. it appears, the dealer has finally fixed the problem, on 4/14/2008 after numerous attempts. *tr
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
10/01/20073
 We have had two broken windshields in our jeep commander and now are about to fix our third broken windshield. even the smallest stone breaks the windshield. we think it is be cause of the angle of the windshield. this seems very dangerous and has been extremely costly. we are satisfied with the car except for this major defect. *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
00TAOS87571SCHEID MOTOR CO. LLP505-758-3881
AZTUCSON85715STEVE CHRISTY CHRYSLER JEEP5203275561
NMESPANOLA87532SALAZAR505-733-7101