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2006 JEEP Grand Cherokee POWER TRAIN Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #13V175000 Plain English
Component

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
What Happened
The transfer case in your Jeep is the part that helps your four-wheel drive system work. In certain 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2006-2010 Jeep Commanders, this part's electrical system could fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the transfer case fails, your vehicle could shift into neutral while you're driving or stopped, and roll away. This could cause an accident or seriously hurt you.
Free Fix
Your Jeep dealer will update the software that controls the transfer case, making it work more reliably. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2013 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the transfer case into the neutral position.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the final drive controller which governs the transfer case, with new software, free of charge. The recall began on August 15, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N23.
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Other JEEP Grand Cherokee 2006 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall

Other JEEP Grand Cherokee Years

2026
6 recalls
2025
4 recalls
2024
16 recalls
2023
21 recalls
2022
13 recalls
2021
12 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
7 recalls
2018
11 recalls
2017
6 recalls
2016
9 recalls
2015
10 recalls
2014
19 recalls
2013
10 recalls
2012
11 recalls
2011
6 recalls
2010
5 recalls
2009
3 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
7 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
14 recalls
2003
10 recalls
2002
16 recalls
2001
10 recalls
2000
12 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2006 JEEP Grand Cherokee safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) recall for the 2006 JEEP Grand Cherokee? (Campaign #13V175000)

The transfer case in your Jeep is the part that helps your four-wheel drive system work. In certain 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokees and 2006-2010 Jeep Commanders, this part's electrical system could fail. If the transfer case fails, your vehicle could shift into neutral while you're driving or stopped, and roll away. This could cause an accident or seriously hurt you. Your Jeep dealer will update the software that controls the transfer case, making it work more reliably. This repair is free, and you should schedule it after checking repair availability with your dealer. This timing describes the original 2013 filing; contact your dealer now to confirm the free repair is available.