2006 Jeep Cherokee Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee. Part of Generation 3 (KJ) — 2002–2007.

20012014
Complaints
18
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2006 Jeep Cherokee Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#15 complaints

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Avg mileage:23,825 mi
#22 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Avg mileage:23,114 mi
#31 complaints

CHILD SEAT

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee.

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,825
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,114
CHILD SEAT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,354
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,354
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,354
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
26,235
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,142
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,142
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,782
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,829
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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