GOODYEAR EAGLE RSA EMT TIRES.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee tires problems
severe 12 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
12
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
1injury
What stands out
Among the 8 model years of Jeep Grand Cherokee in our records for tires problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM INFORMATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR - SYSTEM INFORMATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Tire failures dominate this 2006 Grand Cherokee cluster. The most common issue is tread or sidewall separation happening well before normal tire life—typically between 5,000 and 50,000 miles. Owners on Goodyear Eagle and Wrangler models report internal delamination, exposed metal wires, and chunks of tread separating without any road hazard. One owner found seven doughnut-shaped holes on the sidewall at just 13,000 miles with 30 percent tread remaining. Another experienced the same failure twice and a third had separation occur on two separate vehicles equipped with the same OEM Goodyear tires.
Premature wear-out is a separate problem: original Cooper Discoverer H/T tires wore out completely in 17,000 miles despite a 50,000-mile rating, requiring replacement every three years.
A third issue involves tire pressure sensor valve stems that corrode or break off, causing air loss. The dealer noted this affects recent-model vehicles broadly and flagged over 10,000 units backordered.
Goodyear offered a "Customer Satisfaction Program" for some Eagle RSA EMT run-flat models but only with conditional replacement after dealer inspection. In other cases, they refused responsibility citing low complaint frequency, or offered partial reimbursement. No full recall was issued.
Same Jeep Grand Cherokee tires reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2007 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Sidewall and internal separation
Tread separates from tire body, internal layers separate or come apart without road damage. Some show internal delamination revealed only upon rim removal and inspection.
When: 12,000 to 50,000 miles; one case at 29,000 miles; another at 5,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Visible tread separation from sidewall or inner side; Metal wire exposed at sidewall; Doughnut-shaped holes on tire side; Tread rippling at low mileage; Internal separation discovered during dealer inspection
Repairs/costs cited: Goodyear offered 56% reimbursement (not labor/installation) on one case; dealer advised alignment but did not replace tires in one case; others required full tire replacement at owner expense ($400 per tire reported)
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Goodyear initiated 'Customer Satisfaction Program' for Eagle RSA EMT run-flat tires with conditional replacement pending dealer inspection; refused responsibility claiming low complaint frequency in other cases; no recall issued
Premature tire wear-out
Tires wear out well before rated mileage, requiring replacement every 3 years or at 17,000–20,000 miles despite 50,000-mile rating.
When: 17,000 to 20,000 miles on original equipment
Symptoms owners cite: Rapid tread wear; Tires need replacement every 3 years
Repairs/costs cited: Owners reported repeated replacement cycles; Cooper Discoverer H/T tires cited as wearing rapidly despite 50,000-mile rating
Tire pressure sensor valve stem corrosion and breakage
Valve stem on tire pressure sensor breaks off or corrodes, causing tire to lose air pressure prematurely and creating safety hazard.
When: Not specified; dealer noted issue across recent-year vehicles
Symptoms owners cite: Valve stem breaks off; Corrosion at cap area; Premature tire air loss
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer reported over 10,000 units backordered for replacement valve stems; no specific repair cost cited
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: No recall issued despite dealer awareness of widespread problem across multiple vehicle years
Synthesized from 12 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee?
It's a meaningful issue. 12 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $150.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 20,000 and 55,000 miles, with the median around 29,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 20,000; a quarter make it past 55,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2006/Jeep/Grand Cherokee.
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