Overview & Reviews
Jeep expands the Grand Cherokee lineup for 2006 with the addition of a range-topping Overland trim level. It's been fitted with more standard luxury features and 5.7-liter V8. New standard features on all models include stability control and one-touch up-down front windows. Newly optional on the Laredo is the Quadra-Trac II four-wheel-drive system and an off-road package.
- Three available engines, excellent off-road ability, balanced handling, simple controls.
- Low-quality interior materials, small backseat, poor gas mileage with the big V8, ride can be bouncy over ruts.
User Reviews:
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Nightmare Vehicle! - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Sam - September 3 - 2:10 pmI bought my vehicle (used) in November of 2007. It has only been 8 months and I have had it in the shop 4 times already! 1st with the radio and heater, 2nd with the transmission, 3rd time with the transmission AGAIN, and now its the a/c and shocks. I WILL NEVER IN MY LIFE PURCHASE ANOTHER JEEP. I have had nothing but trouble. And the gas mileage is even worse. I only average 15.3 HWY! Now Im stuck with this piece of garbage for 5 years!!!
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Dont buy-transmission problems - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By millert30523 - August 31 - 8:30 amGood looking vehicle. Has many mechanical issues. Transmission is crap. Mine went out at 41000 and I had problems getting Chrysler to fix it. There is something horribly wrong when a vehicle has 41000 miles on it and the transmission fails. Dont buy. Cheaply built. I traded for a Honda.
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Worthy 3 Years - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Indypoint OView - July 17 - 12:43 pmI leased my Grand Cherokee Ltd AWD in 2006 and I havent had any mechanical problems during my lease. The only thing I spent more than a few hundred bucks on was new tires, after 45k miles, so not bad at all. I drive 42 miles each way to work over mountains, country roads, highway and city driving and it handles great. Excellent in the snow as I live in the white Northeast. Crappy gas mileage - I average 17 combined MPG, have gotten 20 on HWY. It has an 18 gallon tank, which is smaller than other SUVs, but its a pain to fill up every 4 days. Great for hauling, powerful engine, great stereo, comfortable, sharp looking.
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Misled - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Derek - May 28 - 4:23 am2006 WK not with 60,000 miles. Besides the hard seats poor MPGs and electrical gremlins. My door hinges on the front doors are failing and are hitting the front fenders. There are only 2 bolts that hold the hinges on and they has tons of slack. The cost to fix the problem either $400 for new hinges or $1,000 to have new ones installed and to have the doors rehung. Engineering and build quality is pitiful. I will be trading in this piece of junk ASAP for something foreign. BTW I am a jeep fan with an old wagoneer that is absolutely bulletproof.
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Great car so far - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By DINLONG - May 26 - 10:00 amMy 06 HEMI now has just over 90k on it. Has had no real issues. My only complaint about the car would be the awful Goodyear tires Jeep decided to use. I recently swapped them out for Firestone Destination ATs - what a difference! I also installed Bilstein shocks and SRT front and rear sway bars. This Jeep will go through anything now, and is very controlled and comfortable doing it. People complain about gas mileage on the HEMIs - are you kidding me? Coming from a F150 with the 5.4 I am completely happy. The Jeep weighs about the same, has way more power, and is way more fun to drive, yet I get about 5 more MPG - what is there to complain about?
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My third Jeep - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Dana - April 30 - 7:23 pmThis is my third Jeep and I really like this one the best. Mine is an 8 cylinder Laredo so I am very happy with the engine power.
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Outstanding! - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By RTM - April 25 - 1:36 pmAbsolutely incredible vehicle. I traded in my 2005 Audi A8 with no regrets. The Grand Cherokee SRT8 is an absolute blast to drive. Dont get this vehicle if you dont like gawkers and car questions for strangers!
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Amazing Vehicle - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By wade2370 - March 16 - 2:43 pmI just bought my Jeep a few days ago. The ride in the Jeep is amazing and I absolutely love it. What took me 1/2 a tank of gas in my truck now takes 1/4 of tank in my Jeep and they have the same 4.7L V8! this car is great and has a lot of features for the money.
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its awesome - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By PRINCESS - March 3 - 4:46 pmI just recently bought an 06 Grand Cherokee, traded in my 05 that had nothing but problems. the 06 seems to do just fine its only got 15,000 miles on it bought it with 14,000 it drives way better than the 05 i dont know what the difference in 1 year can make but let me tell you it did. i love jeep and i dont think i can ever drive another vehicle again...i understand the "Its a Jeep thing you wouldnt understand"
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Luxury SUV - 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee
By Joe - February 27 - 3:46 pmOverall one of the best SUVs you can get. Many options and styles to fit any need. Gripes -- plastic interior looks good but very hard and cheap to the touch. Leather seats have more vinyl than than leather. MPG should be better. Drivers power seat is too high.
