2006 Jeep Cherokee
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Owner complaints
17 complaints
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- Suspension › Front
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). *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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. *tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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. *tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
Automatic windows not working. front air dam falling off. dealer replaced air dam. replaced more electronic window parts. vehicle with dealer 2 days. *tr
- Structure › Body
Rubber door seals and front air dam falling off. dealer ordered parts. *tr
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
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). *tr
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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). *tr
- Power train › Driveline
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. *tr
- Electrical system › Software
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). *tr
- Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable
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). *tr
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Ignition switch malfunctioning causing transmission to function improperly. sometimes cannot start vehicle without 'jiggling' the ignition and shifter. dealer kept vehicle for 23 days (8/31/07-9/22/07) replaced ignition module. *tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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. vehicle with dealer 23 days 8/31/07-9/22/07. *tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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. rear passenger brake rotor worn severely. brakes making…
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. rear passenger brake rotor worn severely. brakes making terrible noise. dealer refused to fix, said it's not a warranty item. low tire pressure light comes on frequently. claims we must have a leak in tire. continues to do the same thing today 4/2008. vibration, like an engine miss at idle. dealer could not duplicate problem, not repaired. ebs light flashes at random times on dry, flat, straight roads at various speeds. dealer could not duplicate problem no repairs made. *tr
- Visibility › Power window devices and controls
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. *tr
- Child seat · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
Please disregard this complaint as it IS a test for the new deployment. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
'06 jeep cherokee 5.7L hemi engine stalls intermittently in different traffic situations, leading to complete loss of power including power brakes and steering. this condition has occurred on different occasions between dec 07 and feb 08. *tr
- Visibility › Windshield
We have had two broken windshields in our jeep commander and now are about to fix our third broken windshield. Even the smallest stone breaks the windshield. we think it IS be cause of the angle of the windshield. this seems very dangerous and has been extremely costly. we are satisfied with the car except for this major defect. *jb
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10023351Exterior lamp - lens fogging.
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