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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of all 1,280 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 20 crashes and 20 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 103,218 miles.

Airbags complaints
60
5% of 1,280
Crashes reported
20
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
20
Median mileage
103,218 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 2, 2006, latest Apr 26, 2026.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee airbags complaints: complaints filed per month4Mar 2006Dec 2010Jun 2014Feb 2015Oct 2015Sep 2016Jan 2018Apr 2023
60 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to Apr 2026; peak Jul 2015 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  1. NHTSA 06V295000Aug 8, 2006Airbags15,021 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the inflator connector for the driver's air bag may have been incorrectly assembled.

    Risk: The air bag may not inflate properly which can increase the risk of injury in certain crash conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the driver's front air bag inflator free of charge. The recall is expected to begin the week of august 2, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Airbags complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200595 (5%)
  2. 200660 (5%)
  3. 200729 (3%)
  4. 200840 (5%)
  5. 200911 (8%)
  6. 201011 (9%)
  7. 201160 (4%)
  8. 201243 (3%)
  9. 201333 (4%)
  10. 2014209 (9%)
  11. 2015103 (8%)
  12. 201611 (4%)
  13. 201715 (4%)
  14. 201824 (3%)
  15. 201919 (5%)
  16. 202017 (7%)
  17. 202119 (5%)
  18. 20228 (3%)
  19. 202310 (3%)
  20. 20241 (0%)
  21. 20255 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 60 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 20 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 103,218 miles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most airbag complaints (209), compared with 60 for the 2006.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee concerns the airbag: 06V295000.

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.