YearToAvoid

2006 Jeep Cherokee Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2006 Jeep Cherokee has a Good verdict among 11 model years, with 17 complaints and a complaint index of 0, ranking 11th (lowest complaint volume) of the years tracked. No recalls are on file for this year.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#11 of 11 Cherokee years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
17
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
0
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Top issue
Visibility & Wipers
Best nearby year
2022
rated Best

Top 2006 Jeep Cherokee problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Visibility & Wipers6 (35%)
  2. Brakes2 (12%)
  3. Electrical System2 (12%)
  4. Engine2 (12%)
  5. Transmission & Powertrain2 (12%)
  6. Other1 (6%)
  7. Structure & Body1 (6%)
  8. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Windows fail to roll up or down automatically, with drivers reporting the driver-side window loses automatic function entirely.
  • Windshields crack or break easily from small road debris, which some owners attribute to the angle of the glass.
  • The engine stalls intermittently in varied traffic situations, cutting power brakes and steering along with it.
  • The ignition switch sometimes requires jiggling along with the shifter before the vehicle will start.
  • Rear brake components wear severely and brakes lock up unexpectedly, including a failed rear brake cable.
  • A whining or noise from the rear end appears along with an engine miss at idle that dealers could not always duplicate.
2006 Jeep Cherokee complaints: complaints filed per month14Oct 2007Feb 2008Mar 2008Apr 2008
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2007 to Apr 2008; peak Apr 2008 (14).

2006 Jeep Cherokee recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 compared with other Cherokee years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020062014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006Good0170—
2014Avoid1002,6461322
2015Avoid801,7871123

All Jeep Cherokee years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Jeep Cherokee reliable?
NHTSA lists only 17 complaints for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee and no recalls, giving it a complaint index of 0 and a Good verdict relative to other Cherokee model years.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Cherokee?
Visibility & Wipers issues make up 35% of complaints, mainly power window and windshield problems, followed by Brakes, Electrical System, Engine, and Transmission & Powertrain issues at 12% each.
Does the 2006 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
NHTSA shows zero recalls for the 2006 Jeep Cherokee.
Why is the 2006 Cherokee capped to a Good verdict instead of Best?
Its verdict is capped to Good because complaint records for the 2005-2009 model years are less complete, not because of poor complaint data itself.
At what mileage do problems typically show up on the 2006 Cherokee?
The median mileage at failure across complaints is 26,235 miles, with Visibility & Wipers issues appearing around a median of 23,354 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.