| Issue ID | 600295 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10166623 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 21/04/06 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMIS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2006 jeep grand cherokee 65th anniversary edition: 15 days off the lot when while driving 15-20 mph engine completely died. I could not steer to the side of the road. There were no warning lights or any indication of a problem. Dealership diagnosed "major internal engine failure" and replaced with new engine. About 4 months later rattling sound turned out to be catalytic converter that needs to be replaced. Still waiting for the part. Suv still does not drive 100%. Sometimes when i step on the gas the truck does not respond right away. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1600 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ENFIELD, CT |
| VIN pattern | 1J8GR48K86CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 31/03/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GENGRAS CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP |
| Dealer's telephone number | 8602890246 |
| Dealer's city | EAST HARTFORD |
| Dealer's state code | CT |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 06108 |