2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee - Maintenance & Specs
The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee belongs to a Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup that Know Your Ride tracks across 23 model years, from 1993 to 2026. Engine options on record include the 3.7L, 4.7L, 5.7L. It is configured as rear-wheel drive with an automatic 5-spd. The 2006 sits mid-run, with both earlier (1993) and later (2026) Grand Cherokee model years also documented.
It takes 5W-20 conventional or synthetic oil, 6.0 qt with a new filter meeting MS-6395. Fluid specs on file include HOAT coolant, DOT 3 brake fluid, ATF+4 transmission fluid. Know Your Ride lists 14 scheduled maintenance items for this vehicle, the earliest interval falling at 7,500 miles. Documented torque values include oil drain plug 20 ft-lb, lug nut 100 ft-lb, spark plug 18 ft-lb.
NHTSA complaints for this vehicle cluster around electrical system (519), power train (92), structure (86). A representative report reads: "1>Air bag Recal F39 2>. Knee contract my turn off ignition switch Recal P41 3> Possibly vehicle rollover Recall N23 4> Components electrical system Recal..." There are 6 safety recalls on record; one covers: ...rysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010....
EPA fuel economy is rated at 15 city / 21 highway MPG, 17 MPG combined. Estimated annual fuel cost is about $2,600.
Quick Specs
| Oil viscosity | 5W-20 |
| Oil type | Conventional or Synthetic |
| Oil capacity (w/ filter) | 6.0 qt |
| OEM oil spec | MS-6395 |
| Oil filter | K&N HP-2004 |
| EPA combined | 17 MPG |
| Tire size | 245/60R18 |
| Coolant | HOAT |
| Open recalls on record | 6 |
| Technical service bulletins | 48 |
Common Trouble Codes
- P0300 - Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0420 - Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0171 - System too Lean (Bank 1)
- P0128 - Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation
- P0442 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak)
- P0455 - Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (gross leak)
- P0700 - Transmission Control System Malfunction
- P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- U0100 - Lost Communication With ECM/PCM A
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Part of the free Know Your Ride vehicle maintenance reference. Figures are sourced from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data and are for general reference - always confirm with your owner's manual.