The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,256,269 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,754 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling…
Consequence
If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of functionality of these systems may increase the risk of crash and/or increase the…
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. Chrysler sent interim notifications to owners in September 2014. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P41.
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional…
Consequence
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC07V4340002007-09-14296,550 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW A MOMENTARY DELAY IN BRAKING WHEN COASTING UP A HILL DURING CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW SOFTWARE THAT PREVENTS THIS CONDITION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
AIR BAGS06V2950002006-08-0815,021 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE INFLATOR CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED.
Consequence
THE AIR BAG MAY NOT INFLATE PROPERLY WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY IN CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE DRIVER'S FRONT AIR BAG INFLATOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN THE WEEK OF AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
725
13crashes3fires9injuries2deaths
POWER TRAIN
140
3crashes1injuries
ENGINE
124
4crashes3fires1injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
73
1fires1injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
58
1crashes
AIR BAGS
57
18crashes19injuries1deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
56
4crashes3injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
54
5crashes5injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
48
4crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
41
2injuries
Total complaints1,754
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“While operating vehicle, driver's side seat belt frequently disconnects without warning.”
“Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 116,000, and after taking the vehicle to a certified mechanic, the carfax report indicated that the…”
“1>air bag recal f39 2>. Knee contract my turn off ignition switch recal p41 3> possibly vehicle rollover recall n23 4> components electrical system recal aq10001 5> after market performance suspension system recal 09e039000 6> abs electronic control module recal 4go”
“1>air bag recal f39 2>. Knee contract my turn off ignition switch recal p41 3> possibly vehicle rollover recall n23 4> components electrical system recal aq10001 5> after market performance suspension system recal 09e039000 6> abs electronic control module recal 4go”
“1>air bag recal f39 2>. Knee contract my turn off ignition switch recal p41 3> possibly vehicle rollover recall n23 4> components electrical system recal aq10001 5> after market performance suspension system recal 09e039000 6> abs electronic control module recal 4go”
“Driver's side seat belt will not buckle unless button is pushed on the buckle”
“Vehicle will all of a sudden shut off with out warning while driving. It has shut off while in motion going about 25miles per hour . I hurry and put it in park and restart it. It has restarted every time. Sometime the lights on the dash will flash for a moment but has only done that 2 times out of…”
“Vehicle will all of a sudden shut off with out warning while driving. It has shut off while in motion going about 25miles per hour . I hurry and put it in park and restart it. It has restarted every time. Sometime the lights on the dash will flash for a moment but has only done that 2 times out of…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationAQ10001 Opened 2010-11-18 · closed 2015-12-28
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary…
InvestigationPE14017 Opened 2014-06-16 · closed 2014-12-23
Air Bag Non-deployment
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an…
InvestigationPE14017 Opened 2014-06-16 · closed 2014-12-23
Air Bag Non-deployment
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an…
InvestigationPE14017 Opened 2014-06-16 · closed 2014-12-23
Air Bag Non-deployment
Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee as of
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