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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%)
Chart based on 77 repairs.
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (30%)
< $100 (43%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Engine not specified
| 84000 mi | R&R Thermostat Housing, R & R Water Pump operation |
| 101000 mi US $400 |
Engine was blown, #2 cylinder worn. Estimated cost $4000-4500. Known problem with Jeep 6-cylinder 3.7 engines. |
| 60760 mi A $2950 |
replaced resonator intercooler,hose,damper crankshaft,acc belt,idlers & pulleys hose charge air. Chrysler Jeep (shame on you. this should not be necessary. Some parts may not need to be changed. Oil leaks at low mileage. Southport Austrlia |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47200 mi US $490 |
6 of the 8 frost plugs were corroded and leaking coolant. Repair shop replaced all 8 frost plugs. |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 22215 mi | Replaced power steering pump under warranty and replaced leaking transmission cooler hoses. |
| 30000 mi US $100 |
4-wheel drive warning came on--only needed software patch |
| 54328 mi US $54 |
R and R'ed EGR Valve. |
| 78000 mi US $50 |
Thermostat gasket seal leaking. |
| 73000 mi US $25 |
Passenger side aftermarket exhaust header flange gasket leaking. Replaced gasket. |
| 97500 mi | Both header flange gaskets leaking. Tightened header flange bolts. |
| 99000 mi US $40 |
Slight exhaust leak at flange just aft of catalytic converter. Replaced "donut" gasket. |
| 31000 mi | Brought Jeep in for recall repair of brakes, shop discovered water pump was leaking and about ready to go. Replaced under warranty. Had to rent a car so they could keep vehicle overnight. |
| 61000 mi US $80 |
Replaced O2 sensors, EGR and PCV valves. |
| 85000 mi US $300 |
Exhaust sensors |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range
| 161796 mi US $845 |
Oil pan gasket |
| 163147 mi US $500 |
Cracked cylinder head, bank 2. Shop suspected flawed casting from the factory. Declined repair (complete engine replacement required). |
| 55000 mi US $50 |
Front differential transmission sensor for 4wd system |
| 77000 mi | exhaust manifold gasket and two bolts |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 109000 mi US $390 |
Intermittent starter issues. Had spark plugs changed. Pcv valve, air filter. Etc. |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4dr SUV
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 155000 mi US $300 |
Car would start then die. over and over. Then got to a point it would not start at all. I switched relays around for the starter but they came back saying it was a starter relay. car would start and then die. over and over. same thing as last time. said they replaced the starter relay (which I checked before hauling it to the dealer). |
| 38000 mi US $1700 |
Sensor in transmission-stuck in 1st gear. |
| 39000 mi US $372 |
new battery and reprogram computer |
| 93000 mi US $800 |
Transmission went to limp home mode, check engine light, dealer replaced transmission control module. Common problem, apparently-tow truck operator had same issue with identical Jeep. |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door
turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel automated manual 4WD
| 109740 mi €1000 |
glow unit for the diesel engine needed to be replaced |
2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4-door
8-cylinder automatic AWD
| 29000 mi | Replaced lifters and cam shaft. Dropped car off in September, got it back in October... took 6 weeks to fix - VERY frustrating. |
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