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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.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee brakes complaints: complaints filed per quarter82006 Q42008 Q22013 Q12014 Q22015 Q32016 Q42018 Q42021 Q4
96 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2015 Q1 (8).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  1. 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.

  1. 2005120 (6%)
  2. 200696 (8%)
  3. 200756 (5%)
  4. 200832 (4%)
  5. 20095 (4%)
  6. 201015 (13%)
  7. 2011347 (21%)
  8. 2012307 (19%)
  9. 2013159 (20%)
  10. 2014292 (12%)
  11. 201549 (4%)
  12. 201636 (12%)
  13. 201740 (11%)
  14. 201868 (8%)
  15. 2019118 (32%)
  16. 202013 (5%)
  17. 202130 (7%)
  18. 202215 (6%)
  19. 202328 (7%)
  20. 202417 (7%)
  21. 20256 (8%)

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.

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.