Sell your 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee for cash

The 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a SUV that came with a choice of 3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl and 6.1L 8-cyl engines. At 20 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee at a glance

Body styleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engines3.7L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl, 6.1L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 5-spd
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline, Premium Gasoline
Fuel economy11–15 city / 14–21 highway / 12–17 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,950–$6,850 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂523–741 grams per mile
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)4,150 lb
Versions tested by EPA7 configurations: Grand Cherokee 2WD, Grand Cherokee 4WD
Age20 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 20 years old, most of a 2006 Grand Cherokee's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2006 Grand Cherokee weighed 4,150 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Grand Cherokee. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the electrical system, typically around 93,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Electrical SystemJul 2014 · NHTSA campaign 14V438000

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, drivers should adjust their seat to allow clearance between the driver's knee and the ignition key, and remove all items from their key ring, leaving only the vehicle key. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year…

Risk: If the ignition key inadvertently moves into the OFF or ACCESSORY position, the engine will turn off, which will then depower various key safety systems including but not limited to air bags, power steering, and power braking. Loss of funct

Electrical SystemMay 2013 · NHTSA campaign 13V175000

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005-2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles manufactured February 11, 2004, through March 9, 2010; and 2006-2010 Jeep Commander vehicles manufactured January 31, 2005, through March 10, 2010. A transfer case electrical failure may result in an unintentional shifting of the…

Risk: If the vehicle shifts into neutral, it may roll away increasing the risk of a crash or personal injury.

Service Brakes, HydraulicSep 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V434000

On certain sport utility vehicles, the software programmed into the ABS electronic control module may allow a momentary delay in braking when coasting up a hill during certain conditions.

Risk: This could cause a crash without warning.

Air BagsAug 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V295000

On certain sport utility vehicles, the inflator connector for the driver's air bag may have been incorrectly assembled.

Risk: The air bag may not inflate properly which can increase the risk of injury in certain crash conditions.

Common 2006 Grand Cherokee problems

Owners have filed 1,280 complaints about the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee with NHTSA. 47 reports involved a crash and 7 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 41 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Electrical System725
  • Power Train140
  • Engine124
  • Unknown or Other73
  • Exterior Lighting58
  • Air Bags57

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Electrical System93,000 mi
  • Power Train98,000 mi
  • Engine92,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other109,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting99,000 mi
  • Air Bags110,000 mi

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
4-Dr, RWD/4WDNot rated——★★★★☆19.1%
4-Dr W/Sab, RWD/4WDNot rated——★★★★☆19.1%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 87 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System13
  • Power Train10
  • Power Train6
  • Electrical System5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5
  • Engine and Engine Cooling5

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAug 2025 · 9100645

    Verify Reman part number availability. Order the "R" part number for all orders: Warranty, Mopar, customer pay and service contract. Order "68" part number for New unsold

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2024 · 101232

    Plate - Planetary

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2021 · 9004009

    Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed durin

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2021 · 9004361

    NAG1 Transmission Before installing the transmission with the engine, check for dowel pins (2) for alignment. If the pins are missing request to add the dowel pin first a

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 2 defect investigations covering the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Electrical SystemPE14017 · opened Jun 2014, closed Dec 2014Led to recall 14V438000

Air Bag Non-deployment

Chrysler is conducting a safety recall of approximately 643,618 model year 2006-2007 Jeep Commander and model year 2005-2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles to address the problem of ignition turning off while driving (see NHTSA recall 14V-438 for more information).According to Chrysler, these vehicles may experience an u

Unknown or OtherAQ10001 · opened Nov 2010, closed Dec 2015

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-rela

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Selling a 2006 Grand Cherokee: questions

How much is a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2006 Grand Cherokee that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2006 Grand Cherokees that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2006 Grand Cherokee with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2006 Grand Cherokee?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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