2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee: jerking or lurching

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Transmission · 85,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that there was a failure with the gear box. While driving 55 MPH, the gear suddenly slipped out of fifth into first gear and caused the vehicle to jerk and brake suddenly, which nearly caused a crash. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer (riverhead chrysler dodge jeep ram, 642 w main st, riverhead, ny 11901, (631) 727-1040) and manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 85,000. *tt

Filed Jul 22, 2018 · Engine · 137,000 miles · TN

While in motion the motor randomly jerked hard and made a very loud clinck, clinck noise

Filed May 10, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 134,001 miles · CA

The check engine light would come on and the car would jerk at high speeds on the freeway, it even powered down completely on the freeway after reaching a high of 65pmh. The car would make strange grinding noises and lose power steering also. The vehicle was brought to the jeep dealership and diagnosed finally after 2 visits as a faulty shifter module/control module or the cars "computer".

Filed Sep 3, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and almost stalled. All the instrument panel lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed May 21, 2015 · Acceleration, Airbags · 100,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle lost power and jerked. In addition, all the lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part needed to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Ma 10/19/15 the consumer stated the airbag light illuminated for weeks at a time then went off. The cruise control would not engage. Updated 3/21/2016*js updated 10/17/2017

Filed May 6, 2015 · Acceleration, Electrical · 60,000 miles · FL

Prior to the incident, my jeep felt as if it were having trouble switching between gears. It felt jerky, if you will. While traveling along I-95 on the east coast of florida, my jeep (twice) slipped gear and appeared to have gone into neutral. If you know the area, it's not the ideal place for this to happen. Since returning to the west coast of florida, it has happened once. I've taken to a shop for a tune-up and to check on that problem. Needless to say, the 'fix' did not fix it and I'm still experiencing jerky shifts and gear failure. I've read a number of similar complaints regarding the same type of incidents on the federal safety agency website, but have not located a fix for the problem. Without hesitation, I'll say I'm terrified.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 78,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle jerked forward without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the hydraulic service brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v175000 (electrical system, power train) and 07v434000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was 78,000.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Electrical · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that while pulling out a parking lot at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled and jerked forward without warning. As a result, the gear shift failed to go into the park position. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician informed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Engine · 98,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and the check engine warning light illuminated. On a different occasion, the vehicle jerked violently after accelerating. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic where it was diagnosed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v438000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Dec 26, 2013 · Brakes · 43,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact stated that the electronic stability program/brake assist system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who reset the brake pressure sensor but to no avail. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer, it began jerking and skidding when the contact applied the brakes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

Filed Jun 27, 2013 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 108,000 miles · NC

Sequence of events: this has been my sons car since I purchased in 2008. [xxx] who was at college in greensboro, nc. [xxx] phoned me one evening, april 17, 2013 and stated that his jeep would not go out of 2nd gear and all lights came on and named the engine light?, ?bas?, traction control etc. He also stated that ?it jerks when accelerating and stopping?. He parked the car and my husband/[xxx] called cottman transmission in greensboro the morning of april 18th. We were told that nothing showed on the diagnostics and they needed to take out the transmission to assess. The cost would be $450. After taking out the transmission, we were told that it needed complete replacement. They proceeded with the transmission replacement and my son picked up the jeep on april 24th. I paid $2,185.77. As cottman stated the power train control module? Was the original cause of problems with this vehicle. I never received a recall notice for any part on this jeep, possibly because the dealership I purchased it from closed several years ago. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 2, 2011 · Transmission · 45,000 miles · PA

While driving on the highway, my 2006 jeep grand cherokee laredo, jerked violently out of gear (almost into neutral?) and the engine light came on. The gear lights lit up and I had to manually shift it back into automatic. The dealership scanned the code & determined that it was a bad shifter control module. They said I could continue to drive it for a while but it would eventually need replaced. Estimated cost for part $747(excluding $78 in labor). Drove it but realized that it was happening more frequently, many times on the highways traveling at fast speeds. Almost wrecked several times because the part malfunctioned when trying to slow down when the roads were snow covered & icy. This is a serious & potentially fatal safety problem for myself & others on the road that requires immediate attention. I am uncertain as to why chrysler has not recalled this part or atleast looked into it. I reported it to chrysler only to find out that they had no knowledge of the complaint. ?? There are numerous complaints from other owners that have had the same problem, yet no actions have been taken to remedy the issue. Does there need to be a death to obtain a recall? I am certain that I will purchase a vehicle from general motors in the future if there is no corrective action taken.