10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
13 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
9 / 2
Average Mileage:
49,868 miles

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problem #544

Sep 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Drums, PA, USA

problem #543

Oct 142015

Grand Cherokee

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 15 mph, the brake pedal was applied but the vehicle hesitated to stop. The contact also stated that the lights on the instrument panel flickered. The failure recurred. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

- West Long Branch, NJ, USA

problem #542

Apr 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of nhsta 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Wilmington, DE, USA

problem #541

Oct 092014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). The parts needed were not available. The contact felt that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repair. The dealer was unable to provide a time frame for when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Alhambra, CA, USA

problem #540

Jun 152009

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the ignition turned out of its original position causing the vehicle to stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification NHTSA 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Conway, AR, USA

problem #539

Oct 012014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Elyria, OH, USA

problem #538

Aug 072012

Grand Cherokee

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

- Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #537

Oct 082015

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000....updated 01/20/16 updated 4/19/18

- Holmdel, NJ, USA

problem #536

Oct 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #535

Nov 032014

Grand Cherokee

  • 185,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, various warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred constantly. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000(electrical system) however, the part for the recall was not available. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

problem #534

Sep 262014

Grand Cherokee

  • 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact stated the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed when the contact was informed of NHTSA 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #533

Jul 212015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 made aware of the issue. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 02/12/16 updated 02/18/16.

- Pine Bush, NY, USA

problem #532

Aug 112015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

problem #531

Aug 302014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. When starting the vehicle, the engine stalled and shook uncontrollably. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the starter needed to be replaced. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Clinton Township, MI, USA

problem #530

Sep 292006

Grand Cherokee 4WD 6-cyl

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, there was a clicking sound and all the warning lights on the instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and resumed normal operation. The failure recurred on several occasions. Also, it took several attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 03/10/16 the consumer stated the problem has been ongoing. The electrical panel problem occurred sporadically. Updated 03/17/16.

- Fenton, MO, USA

problem #529

Jul 212014

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Dayton, TX, USA

problem #528

Oct 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the parts were unavailable to perform the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/15/16

- Manitou Springs, CO, USA

problem #527

Oct 152015

Grand Cherokee

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system). 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 not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #526

Oct 152015

Grand Cherokee 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 1/12/16 updated 02/03/16.8jb

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #525

Oct 152014

Grand Cherokee

  • 150,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and caused the contact to pull over. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be completely rebuilt. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure related to the recall.

- Garland, TX, USA

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