2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Brakes Problems
NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of all 1,280 complaints for this model year. That is #7 highest brake complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 7 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 84,000 miles.
- Brakes complaints
- 96
- 8% of 1,280
- Crashes reported
- 7
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 5
- Median mileage
- 84,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee brake complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 4, 2006, latest Apr 26, 2026.
Brakes recalls for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- NHTSA 07V434000Sep 14, 2007Brakes296,550 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module
On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.
Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS electronic control module with new software that prevents this condition free of charge. The recall began on october 22, 2007. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Brakes complaints by Grand Cherokee model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee have brake problems?
- NHTSA has 96 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 7 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 84,000 miles.
- Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most brake complaints?
- The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most brake complaints (347), compared with 96 for the 2006.
- Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee concerns the brake: 07V434000.