2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission problems

Filed Apr 15, 2023 · Airbags, Brakes · NJ

Car is currently parked: I own a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado which Jeep claims has no recalls yet there (3) all of which are happening to my vehicle. the federal safety agency 07V434000, 13V175000 and 14V438000. My car is very well maintained I have reached out to Jeep and claim my truck was not recalled yet my TRUCK is listed as having (6) recalls all of which are issues the truck is currently having. I have computer codes to prove it. I understand my truck have 150,000 miles and is 16 almost 17 years old however it was bought as an investment that Jeep seems to selectively correct issues only when they are threatened to be sued. This is totally ridiculous. There are multiple complaints from other owners. These things should have been recalled years ago. My vehicle has never been modified and we should not have to be responsible for recalls that are selectively being fixed when there are over 6000 complaints. Thank you

Filed Nov 11, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · TN

Jeep cuts out in middle of driving it says engine misfire on 3 . Driving down road will almost died or not run in traffic im lucky I havent had wreck yet to scared to drive it have seen all over the interent how bad it is mechanics cant seem to fix even jeeps own mechanics

Filed Feb 15, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 200,158 miles · WV

My jeep will not go over 30 to 35 MPH without reaching 3000 rpms it will not change gears it is stuck I believe in second gear

Filed Feb 9, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 161,000 miles · IL

During routine visits to my neighborhood supermarket, I've noticed while driving the RPM meter was going up and down at a stand-still. Now the vehicle was maintenance regularly and I have had issues before I've replaced the egr valve, throttle position sensor, spark plugs, pcv valve, automatic transmission oil cooler, A/C compressor even replaced the crankshaft position sensor. The truck also seems to lack power either that being an old software that it is using or the overall drivetrain is just abysmal. There also seems to be a loud thud that comes from directly under the vehicle when engaging p r n & d. Either the bushings are worn or the driveshaft is worn. The truck has been multi point checked at a local cdj dealership and it passed. Also the ignition switch was replaced on a recall. Going at low rpms, I also noticed that when going from 15-30 MPH there seems to be a delay in travel as the truck will seem to be lagging or wants to slow down when my foot isn't on the accelerator. When in motion, going around 60-80 MPH, the vehicle seems to have a moderate shake as in it vibrates from the undercarriage into the cabin area. It will feel like you're on a rollercoaster and the vehicle is just rumbling down the road. It feels safe at times, but when the 'service 4wd' light appears it becomes almost frightening to drive the truck as it requires more attention then any other vehicle I've encountered. Also going back to the lag, you'll hear a chain-like sound as if the differential has an issue. I've gotten most of the front-end replaced: tire-rods, ball-joints, cv-shafts/axles, struts, stabilizer links and more. Now when turning the truck, there seems to be a lack of power as well. I had the battery and alternator tested and they both came back good. I find it hard to believe that internally the truck just wasn't meant to hold up.

Filed Sep 19, 2020 · Transmission · 60,000 miles · CA

The PCM is not communicating between the computer and the transmission. It's making the transmission jump, loose power while driving, warning saying transmission over temp (can come on even when you just start driving), code p1603-PCM internal dual port ram, communication failure. The RPM's have ramped up and down while at a stop, loose power while driving, and can even turn off while driving. Eventually the alternator went bad. Replaced alternator and battery have been replaced 8/16/20. Eventually if the ECM is not replaced then it'll kill the vehicle. The transmission over temp started around 60,000 miles. This issue has steadily gotten worse overtime, became more frequent, and more dangerous. I've read of lots of people have the same issue and there's been no recalls. I feel there should be a recall for safety issues. Please look into the number of people having the same issue.

Filed Feb 7, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · NV

Have has to replace water pump 4 times for leaking. Replaced 2 power steering pumps. Transmission and slipped and chirped since I bought it. Noticed metal shaving in my oil.

Filed Jan 21, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 97,006 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift gears. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to golling chrysler dodge jeep ram (2405 s telegraph rd, bloomfield hills, mi 48302 (248) 334-3600) where it was diagnosed there was to much transmission fluid in vehicle. The third and fourth solenoid slipped. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,006.

Filed Dec 3, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 129,000 miles · GA

On several occasions the grand cherokee has suddenly shut off while driving. The vehicle loses all power, loses power steering and brakes causing an extremely dangerous situation. Dash lights all go out. Upon restart, check engine light stays on but vehicle functions again.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Transmission, Wheels · 162,000 miles · AZ

Received 'transmission over temp' message on dashboard after about 10 miles of driving in the morning. When the car has been in the heat for a while, the message could appear before 10 miles (sometimes immediately). The fan turns on and there is a definite lag in acceleration. Along with this error, I also get the 'service, tire pressure system' message consistently. I've visited my mechanic with both issues and they thought it was fixed by the new battery, but they only drove the car for 8 miles to attempt getting the transmission hot, nor did they probably hit a bump/pothole to trigger the tire pressure system. They're puzzled as to why those messages are popping up because they don't see any further issues with the car.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Transmission · 151,633 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the transmission overheated, which could cause the vehicle to shut off. The vehicle was taken to crown dodge chrysler jeep ram (6300 king dr, ventura, ca 93003), but they were unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they replaced the main computer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 151,633.