2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Suspension Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
6 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
I HAVE DID A TUNE UP AND CLEANED THE OIL MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON AND CHECK GAS CAP WON'T GO AWAY AFTER NUMEROUS TIMES OF CHANGING IT MY WHEELS AND STRUTS ARE DAMAGED
DOOR HANDLES ON ALL 4 DOORS ARE COMING APART. THE CHROME LEVER IS BREAKING THE PLASTIC MOLD. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR LEVER IS TOTALLY BROKE OFF SO THE DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IT IS A DEFINITE DEFECT IN THE VEHICLE. *TR
INTERIOR DOOR HANDLES ARE BREAKING AND NOT STURDY. SOME DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM THE INSIDE AS THE HANDLES ARE NOT RELIABLE AND EVEN SOME CAUSE MINOR INJURIES DUE TO SHARP EDGES. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE ANY FARTHER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ROCKER ARM, BALL JOINTS, TIRES, AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 97,000. RETURNED BY USPS. 2ND ATTEMPT ON 1/4/2013 FAILED. *KB
LONG STORY SHORT MY WIFE HEARD A NOISE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT END. I HAD HER STOP BY BELLE TIRE (WHERE TIRES CAME FROM) TO CHECK IT OUT. THEY SAID THE PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME AND WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE! BELLE SAID THEY HAD NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT! I HAD IT TAKEN TO TOWN & COUNTRY COLLISION IN FLAT ROCK (AN A-1 SHOP) AND THEY SAID THEY CAN'T FIX IT UNLESS THEY REPLACE THE WHOLE FRAME! I ALSO HAVE A FRIEND THAT'S AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER WHO HAS NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE IT! I'M WONDERING IF THERE WERE EVER ANY INCIDENTS IN YOUR SYSTEM FOR ANYTHING LIKE THIS? I WILL OFFER TO GIVE YOU THE VEHICLE, AS I DID WITH CHRYSLER IN MY COMPLAINT TO THEM, FOR INVESTIGATIVE PURPOSES? I KNOW FROM MY YEARS OF WORK IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY THAT THERE...
2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE MAKE A GRINDING NOISE WHILE TURNING. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MECHANIC COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. WHEN NOISE OCCURRED AGAIN IT ALSO MADE THE ENTIRE FRONT PANEL FLASH. *KB THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE TIRES HAD BEEN ROTATED AND THE GRIDING NOISE SHOULD CEASE. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING, SO THE DEALER REPLACED THE O-RING AND A BUSHING. *JB
Other 2006 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE Problem Areas
Electrical System
725 complaints
Power Train
140 complaints
Engine
124 complaints
Unknown Or Other
72 complaints
Exterior Lighting
58 complaints
Air Bags
56 complaints
Service Brakes
55 complaints
Structurebody
54 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
48 complaints
Structurebodydoor
41 complaints
Seat Belts
40 complaints
Steering
36 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
32 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
31 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
21 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
20 complaints
Structure
18 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
12 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
11 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
5 complaints
Seats
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
4 complaints
Interior Lighting
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemsoftware
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalintegrated Jacklevelerstabilizer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Structuremotorcyclekickstandcenter Stand
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint