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2006 Jeep Cherokee Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

0/100

#11 most-complained of 11 Cherokee years

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

The 2006 Jeep Cherokee has 17 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #11 highest of 11 Cherokee model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is visibility & wipers (6 complaints, 35% of the total).

Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2006 Jeep Cherokee problems

NHTSA owner 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%)
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
2006Best0170—
2014Avoid1002,6461322
2015Avoid801,7871123

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Jeep Cherokee a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Jeep Cherokee ranks #11 of 11 among Cherokee model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 17 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Cherokee?
The most reported problem areas are visibility & wipers (6 complaints), brakes (2 complaints), and electrical system (2 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 26,235 miles.
Does the 2006 Jeep Cherokee have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 Jeep Cherokee in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

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.