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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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1J8GR48K06C••••••2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE
That is about average for the 2006 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE — 5 complaints per build across 226 builds.
7on this build
1116on the model
226builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 4Power Train 2Exterior Lighting 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemAug 2015
2006 jeep grand cherokee. Consumer writes in regards to parts not available to complete recall notice 14V-438. *smd the consumer stated he received the recall notice ten months ago. *jb ma 09/25
Exterior LightingNov 2013
The contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. While driving approximately 55 mph, the headlights failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the headlight switch was turned off and on in order for the headlights to re-illuminate. The failure recurred on several occasions.…
Power TrainSep 2010
Transmission fails at highway speeds. Dashboard says its in drive but when you rev the engine its in neutral. I had to coast off the highway and restart the engine. It worked fine, but isn't it dangerous losing power in the middle of the highway with tractor trailers coming at…
Electrical SystemNov 2014
The contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The…
Electrical SystemSep 2014
The contact owns a 2006 jeep grand cherokee. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V438000 (electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J8GR48K06C181277 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.