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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.
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (43%)

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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

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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 

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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. 

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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 

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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 

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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. 

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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. 

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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 

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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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