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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of all 1,280 complaints for this model year. That is #12 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Grand Cherokee model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 50,051 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
23
2% of 1,280
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
50,051 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 26, 2006, latest Apr 26, 2026.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Sep 2006Dec 2008Sep 2010Jun 2011Aug 2012Aug 2014Jan 2016Apr 2026
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2006 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2016 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Grand Cherokee model year

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

  1. 200543 (2%)
  2. 200623 (2%)
  3. 200737 (3%)
  4. 200831 (4%)
  5. 200917 (12%)
  6. 201010 (8%)
  7. 201144 (3%)
  8. 201252 (3%)
  9. 201326 (3%)
  10. 201470 (3%)
  11. 201531 (2%)
  12. 201610 (3%)
  13. 201714 (4%)
  14. 201825 (3%)
  15. 201912 (3%)
  16. 202010 (4%)
  17. 202135 (9%)
  18. 202223 (9%)
  19. 202364 (17%)
  20. 20247 (3%)
  21. 20253 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,051 miles.
Which Jeep Grand Cherokee year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the most suspension complaints (70), compared with 23 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.