The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee's navigation system was fairly accurate, although it did take a while to recalculate a route if we missed a turn. Resonator has been removed from exhaust system and a MagnaFlow glasspack muffler makes for a perfect street roar. The big Hemi V-8 in the Grand Cherokee delivers impressive power but at the cost of lousy gas mileage. The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a number of solid safety features, including a tire-pressure monitor and SmartBeam headlamps that adjust high-beam brightness for oncoming traffic. The new shape is boxier, for sure, with flatter planes at the sides and rear aspect, and with less tumblehome in the greenhouse. The mechanics carried me into the garage and showed me 4 other jeep Cherokees with similar issues.
After three Jeeps, including 2 Grand Cherokees and more in my family I will no longer be a Jeep owner or ever recomend a company that will not stand behind their customers. When it threw the code the vehicle said it was in 3rd gear and you had to get to about 3000 rpm before it would move forward. A major mechanical departure for the Grand Cherokee comes in the form of an independent front axle, with upper and lower control arms at both sides along with an eight-percent improvement in travel compared with the solid axle of yore. We were also impressed by its carlike handling, although the suspension bounced a lot on San Francisco's pothole-filled streets. Messy cargo can be accommodated in the rear by a clever reversible floor panel, which can be mounted carpet-side up for a flat load floor, or plastic side up to provide a shallow waterproof recess for muddy boots and the like. I called Jeep and they sent an inspector to look at it.
Grocery store is about 1 km away from my house. Some product and company names mentioned on this site may be trademarks of their respective owners. It bogs down like loss of power but it will run it you let it shift slow. Sad thing is, I was planning on buying the wife a new car this year and had planned to go Chrysler but this has changed my mind. It's been sitting at my friend's ever since. The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited, which remains largely unchanged from 2005, sits between the basic Grand Cherokee Laredo and the fully appointed Grand Cherokee Overland, which was introduced for the 2006 model year. Extremely disappointed and once again, infuriated with Chrysler.
It was first introduced at the 2005 New York Auto Show. On the options list are a ParkSense rear backup system very useful with the Grand Cherokee's high rear window and fat pillars , front and rear side curtain airbags, and an electronic stability-control system. I just spent all my money on this vehicle to have it need a 3,000 dollar defect and now I'm screwed. On the inside, the seats are comfortable, but rear legroom and cargo space both seem a bit limited. It has 16 spark plugs and it usually runs smoothly, until the day I hear it misfiring. I drove my Jeep back from work, home which is approx 26 km drive, went to store to buy some groceries and returned home. Wow, what a kick to drive.
Most of the interior bins weren't large enough for anything but sunglasses, but one bin in the rear cargo floor was the perfect size for hiding a camcorder. One area of the freeway, with lots of lanes and a few junctions, gave the system some trouble; it said we had missed our exit when we hadn't even gotten to it yet. I put a cold air intake, diablo catch can, and diablo predator sport tuner on it. The one thing I thought I could always rely on would be engine. They said after a compression check that cylinder number 3 has failed and that they could clearly see a hole in the piston. Two mechanics I brought it to have advised that Hemi should not cease as they are a piece of art with the design.
Personally my best guess would the air mass sensor. It's been a long time coming, but look at what Jeep has finally produced: a brand-new Grand Cherokee line with a choice of three engines including a 5. The side cladding of the previous model is nowhere to be seen, and there's a chin spoiler now, helping the vehicle to better aerodynamic performance in this age of more costly fuel. About a year ago, my computer was acting strange and advising that my car was overheating. Off-roaders and those who tow will want the 4x4 Popular Equipment Group, which includes a wiring harness and hitch receiver, as well as skidplates, tow hooks, and all-terrain tires. Now I'm stuck with a vehicle that engine does not work and I've tried calling the head office of Chrysler and all they can tell me is that I would have to take it to a Chrysler dealership before they can comment on it more.
Other small modifications have improved gas mileage and boosted performance. You do not acquire ownership rights to any content, document or other materials viewed through the site. All engines are backed by a five-speed automatic transmission. Friday it started this thing at 2500 rpm. Jeep gives you the choice of tepid the 3.
But, from the start this vehicle has been plagued with problems that eventually has lead to recalls. I had loss of steering and brakes. The year prior was the 60k maintenance. It's my first vehicle and it's turned into my worst nightmare. But as long as the light goes off eventually, don't worry about it. As we mentioned, there are three four-wheel-drive mechanisms. Off-road, the Grand Cherokee is downright amazing given its on-road character.
There's a full complement of safety equipment available for the Grand Cherokee, but you have to pay extra for most of it. It is just like any carb engine when the mixture is bad. As I got back home and took groceries into the house, I realized I had forgot something so I got back in the Jeep and drove back. Well, great piece of art this engine is and with only a 155,000 Km's on the engine, it's infuriating. We found the stereo controls on the back of the steering wheel easy to use, especially since we could keep our hands on the wheel without looking down to find the buttons. Come on Jeep what are you waiting for? It has much more boxy styling, with an upright windshield and squared-off sides. I pulled a spark plug and found oil in the well.