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).
The worst 2006 Jeep Cherokee problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Visibility6
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Visibility6
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Engine2
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Suspension1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 2006 Jeep Cherokee owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
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.
Automatic windows not working. Front air dam falling off. Dealer replaced air dam. Replaced more electronic window parts. Vehicle with dealer 2 days.
Rubber door seals and front air dam falling off. Dealer ordered parts.
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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Questions about the 2006 Jeep Cherokee
Is the 2006 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2006 Jeep Cherokee, fewer than a typical Cherokee model year.
What is the 2006 Jeep Cherokee year score?
The 2006 Jeep Cherokee scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Jeep Cherokee: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Jeep Cherokee?
Windows, wipers and visibility, with 6 complaints, typically around 23,354 miles. Next is brakes (2).
How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Cherokee have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Jeep Cherokee have the most visibility problems?
The Jeep Cherokee model years with the most visibility complaints are 2014 (75 complaints), 1999 (36 complaints) and 1996 (16 complaints).
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Check its historyJeep Cherokee in the news
- Jeep extends warranty coverage on 2014-2023 Cherokee (power train)
- Jeep recalls 2024-2026 Grand Cherokee, 2026 Cherokee and 2024-2025 Wagoneer and other models over pressure monitoring and regulating systems problem (201,975 vehicles)
- Jeep recalls 2026 Grand Cherokee, 2026 Wrangler and 2026 Cherokee and other models over back over prevention camera problem (844,028 vehicles)