| Issue ID | 1197580 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10732672 |
| Manufacurer | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) |
| Brand | JEEP |
| Model | GRAND CHEROKEE |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/01/07 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought a 2006 jeep grand cherokee in 2009. Shortly after i purchased the vehicle, i experienced engine power loss & power steering loss. I took my jeep into the dealership to have it looked at, but they could not find a problem at the time. This happened to me multiple times, yet the dealership never found the problem. In 2014, i received a recall notice from chrysler (recall p41) stating the some jeep grand cherokee vehicles may experience this issue. They advised it was a safety issue. Per recall p41, "this increases the risk of a crash and disabling one or more of the vehicle's safety features including the frontal airbags." i was pregnant at the time so i called chrysler's group recall assistance center at 1-800-853-1403, and was advised they do not have the parts available to fix the problem. I told them i was concerned for my safety and the safety of my unborn child, especially since this issue has happened multiple times to my vehicle already. I called chrysler back recently and told them it happened again to me, while i had my husband and newborn in the car. I was driving on the parkway & my engine just shut off! I was scared to death! I asked chrysler for a rental vehicle to use until the parts are available. They said they do not offer that. So i am supposed to keep driving this "death trap?" i do not feel safe driving this jeep, but don't have the money to buy another car now. Plus, i have a newborn baby to think about. I feel they should offer rental vehicles to people who are experiencing this issue. I told them if this happens to me & i get in an accident, i will be suing them since they knew about this and was unwilling to help me. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW CUMBERLAND, WV |
| VIN pattern | 1J4GR48K06CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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