2006 Jeep Cherokee Problems
- Complaints
- 17filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 26,235miles, 15 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee. The part named most often is visibility, with 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 15 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 26,235 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 12%
- Electrical system2 12%
- Engine cooling2 12%
- Equipment1 5.9%
- Other or unknown1 5.9%
- Body and structure1 5.9%
- Suspension1 5.9%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10224923, filed 2008-04, 23,354 milesBrakes: “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).”
NHTSA complaint #10224941, filed 2008-04, 27,142 milesElectrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10224925, filed 2008-04, 23,354 milesEngine cooling: “'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.”
NHTSA complaint #10219751, filed 2008-02, 10,400 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 15 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 23,354 and 30,782 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10023351Aug 8, 2007Exterior lighting. Exterior lamp - lens fogging.
Other model years of the Jeep Cherokee
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | — | 4 | — | 37 | — | Too new |
| 2022 | 52 | 60,000 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 176 | 55,500 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 334 | 50,000 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2019 | 1,672 | 21,275 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 81 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 688 | 33,200 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 35 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2017 | 1,338 | 40,894 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 51 · Typical | Falling |
| 2016 | 1,412 | 43,650 | 9 | 4 | 25 | 50 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 1,793 | 27,250 | 11 | 4 | 25 | 80 · More | Stable |
| 2014 | 2,650 | 37,000 | 13 | 4 | 25 | 85 · More | Falling |
| 2006 | 17 | 26,235 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 229 | 59,650 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 369 | 71,500 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 366 | 76,900 | 2 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 399 | 98,000 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1997 | 390 | 104,040 | 4 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 447 | 136,650 | 6 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 608 | 105,928 | 6 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 519 | 115,000 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1993 | 418 | 130,000 | 3 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1992 | 113 | 118,490 | 1 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1991 | 233 | 172,602 | 5 | — | 17 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1990 | 270 | 142,868 | 5 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1989 | 191 | 139,634 | 3 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1988 | 97 | 75,544 | 0 | — | 18 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1987 | 57 | 90,000 | 5 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1986 | 21 | 169,774 | 4 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 17 | — | 3 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1984 | 7 | — | 3 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
All Jeep Cherokee model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Jeep Cherokee have?
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Jeep Cherokee is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 6 complaints (35% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 2006 Jeep Cherokee been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Jeep Cherokee reported?
Among the 15 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 26,235 miles and the middle half falls between 23,354 and 30,782 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.