2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 119about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,280 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 119 complaints about the body and structure of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 9% of the 1,280 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,500 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle cuts off while I'm driving some day's on the highway and handle on the passenger side is broken so I can't get out of truck without putting window down and opening from the outside lift gate glass comes open on it own and it speed and RPM goes up on it own with the car cranked and not being driven”
NHTSA complaint #11298539, filed 2020-01, 164,000 miles“The two interior back door handles broke. My two grandsons, ages 6 and 9, are the only people riding in the backseat and they did not mistreat them. They each broke about at the same time. When I was reading online about what to do, I saw that a huge number of other Jeep grand cherokees were having the same problem. If we were in an emergency situation where we need to vacate the vehicle immediately. They would be trapped.”
NHTSA complaint #10945877, filed 2017-01, 135,023 miles“Takata recall...all four inside door handles are broken, and the right rear won't open from the inside. This is a safety issue. My daughter was sick and she was trying to get out of the car but couldn't open the door. We were parked at the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10995713, filed 2017-06, 116,000 miles“I am not sure how, but the rear passenger door panel cracked and door handle fell off leaving back seat passengers vulnerable (a child rides back there). In addition, there is a large crack in the panel of the front passenger door as well. I have 70,500 miles on the vehicle with a service contract of 7 years/85,000 miles maximum care still in effect. …”
NHTSA complaint #10390517, filed 2011-03, 70,200 miles“I have a 2006 Jeep grand cherkoee plastic pieces where handle is located has broken into pieces .there has been several complaints about this .can,t open the door now that is very dangerous. Have to roll down window to get out. Please help us solve this problem Jeep dealer and the owner of co. Not interested .they have our money stand behind there vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10402704, filed 2011-05, 73,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10019527Feb 11, 2006Front door glass - loose, sticks, binds, moan-like sound, or express-up reversal.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 3 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 0% |
| 2023 | 10 | 2% |
| 2022 | 4 | 1% |
| 2021 | 6 | 1% |
| 2020 | 8 | 3% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 2% |
| 2017 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% |
| 2015 | 31 | 2% |
| 2014 | 65 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 2% |
| 2011 | 43 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 9 | 7% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 119 | 9% |
| 2005 | 405 | 20% |
| 2004 | 36 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 15 | 2% |
| 2000 | 31 | 2% |
| 1999 | 32 | 2% |
| 1998 | 68 | 7% |
| 1997 | 61 | 6% |
| 1996 | 85 | 10% |
| 1995 | 49 | 7% |
| 1994 | 30 | 5% |
| 1993 | 48 | 9% |
| 1991 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
753 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
173 complaintsEngine
124 complaintsOther or unknown
78 complaintsBrakes
71 complaintsExterior lighting
64 complaintsAir bags
60 complaintsEngine cooling
53 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology