Two problems related to engine have been reported for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee based on all problems reported for the 2006 Grand Cherokee.
While I was sitting at a red light today I was completely stopped with my right foot on the brake. I felt the Jeep Grand Cherokee surge. I looked at the tachometer and the needle shot upwards and I had to really stand on the brake to keep the SUV from moving. I slipped the transmission into neutral to eliminate the surge on the brakes and the engine whinnied and then idled down. I immediately made an appointment at my dealership for Friday April 20, 2007. Third incident. I am well aware of sudden acceleration syndrome where it is believed drivers are stepping on the brake but really applying the gas. I was already sitting still and my foot never moved from any pedal so this theory is eliminated.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. While coming to a stop, the vehicle hesitated as if it would shut off. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the gears shifted and the engine or transmission jumped. The failure occurred every time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle is currently being repaired by an authorized dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 5,000 and current mileage was 23,000.