2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 53about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,280 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,260miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 53 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4% of the 1,280 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,260 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was going down the highway, and all of a sudden I had no power. It was like I turned the car off. Luckily I was able to put the car into neutral and restart it. This has happened several times sense I bought the car in may of 2011. When this does happen I have no power, no dash lights, no nothing.”
NHTSA complaint #10633078, filed 2014-09, 72,160 miles“I have experienced 2 incidents of my vehicle engine turning off while driving as described in the recall letter I received 4 months ago. To date, each time I call the dealership, I'm told the parts are not in, yet the recall letter states that if I have the car fixed, I can submit a receipt, which infers that there is a part available. Why has chrysler not been pushed to resolve this issue? Please press them to do so.”
NHTSA complaint #10668061, filed 2014-12, 51,000 miles“Our 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 4.7 l engine has stalled in this same manner on several occasions. None, fortunately at highway speeds. It tends to occur while braking to slow down. The engine will stall with no warning and forcing the driver to re-start the engine. We have not needed to be towed but we have had it looked at by the dealer with no success in them being able to duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10295555, filed 2009-12, 30,000 miles“I was traveling down the road at 55 MPH when suddenly my vehicle shut off for no reason.. This scared the daylights out of me and I could have been killed- no lights, ability to brake or steer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please find a solution to this problem!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10224471, filed 2008-04, 30,000 miles“On october 27, 2008 I was driving my 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee towards los alamos, new mexico, for no apparent reason the vehicle stalled and eventually burst into flames, initial reports from the investgation revealed an engine electrical fire was the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10260684, filed 2009-03, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10121927Jan 26, 2016NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also…
- 10229181Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223602Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
- 10223599Feb 11, 2015Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid…
- 10024083Jan 8, 2008Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves installing revised pcv system components.
- 10023403Oct 2, 20073.0l diesel oil filter cap service.
- 10023165Sep 25, 2007Engine cranks but will not start and applies to vehicles equipped with a 3.0l diesel engine.
- 10023131Sep 13, 2007This bulletin involves the replacement of mechanical clips for the intake manifold runner swirl valve linkage.
- 10021667Apr 21, 2007Momentary premature activation of the traction control system.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 2% |
| 2017 | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 | 8 | 3% |
| 2015 | 23 | 2% |
| 2014 | 45 | 2% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 18 | 1% |
| 2011 | 15 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 5 | 4% |
| 2008 | 39 | 5% |
| 2007 | 77 | 7% |
| 2006 | 53 | 4% |
| 2005 | 78 | 4% |
| 2004 | 55 | 4% |
| 2003 | 42 | 6% |
| 2002 | 146 | 10% |
| 2001 | 53 | 6% |
| 2000 | 178 | 12% |
| 1999 | 121 | 7% |
| 1998 | 69 | 7% |
| 1997 | 81 | 8% |
| 1996 | 88 | 10% |
| 1995 | 70 | 10% |
| 1994 | 75 | 13% |
| 1993 | 46 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
| 1989 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
753 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
173 complaintsEngine
124 complaintsBody and structure
119 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsExterior lighting
64 complaintsAir bags
60 complaintsVehicle speed control
52 complaintsSeat belts
41 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsElectronic stability control
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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