2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (27%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (3%)

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (30%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (20%)

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automatic 4WD

122140 mi Change right front wheel bearrings 

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Engine not specified

98000 mi

US $300
Entire drivetrain was replaced, transmission, front and rear diff, Axel's, hubs, drive arms 
69000 mi R & R Pinion Shaft Seal Operation 

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

61000 mi

US $250
Driver side outer CV joint failed. 
70000 mi

US $700
Driver side axle failed, caused loss of traction and very loud thumping 
64000 mi

US $3200
aftermarket transmission filter split caused loss of pressure on the clutches and had to rebuild the transmission 

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

73300 mi

US $50
Transfer case would not shift into low-range or neutral several months after having recall performed. Dealer cleared all codes and verified reflash. 
75000 mi

US $1469
Intermittent "Transmission over temp" message. Cause was diagnosed as solenoid pack failure, which then damaged powertrain controller. Replaced solenoid pack, replaced powertrain control module, reconditioned valve body. 

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

165000 mi

US $2200
Replaced torque converter 
167000 mi

US $2600
New teams sensor Broken axle mount 

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automated manual 4WD

107260 mi

€1300
Leakage where crank shaft goes into rear axle. 

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Transmission Problems

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