2006 Jeep Wrangler Problems, Recalls & Reliability
852 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 34/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Fuel system leads the reports, typically around 40,000 miles.
Typical
Where 2006 sits among all Wrangler years
What owners report
“Every time i fill up my fuel tank, 1/2 a second after the pump shuts off, a significant of fuel comes rushing out on to the ground.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 Wrangler
“Traveling at 55 mph hit a slight bump on the road and the front end started wobble from side to side. The steering wheel shook side to side very quickly. The only way to get this to stop was to slow down to a speed of approximately 40 mph.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 Wrangler
“Experiencing the "death wobble" at 55 mph. Slowing down or speeding up will cause it to go away.happens about 33% of the time while accelerating or decelerating.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 Wrangler
“The transmission has been shifting very hard and erratic for years and if i hit a bump the steering wheel shakes violently. Has been doing these things since almost new the dealer would not fix any of it.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 Wrangler
“In one example out of many engine cuts out completely, vehicle slows down then cuts back in. 15 times, then engine cuts out and stalls. Leaving me in an emergency situation on the freeway. All this during a 40 mile trip.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 Wrangler
“Was delivering mail started to smell something got out to check package got back in smoke was coming from vents around dash area went for help when returning to vehicle it was in flame tried to salvage as much mail as possible and it burned completely”— owner report to NHTSA, 2006 Wrangler
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 719 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 36,789 miles. Half of those reports fall between 20,075 and 55,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle…
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at…
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD MAY BREAK. THIS MAY NOT ALLOW DISENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER LINKAGE ROD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO…
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 06V147000.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2006 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
The 2006 Jeep Wrangler drew 852 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 34/100, scored against the model's worst year (2008).
What are the most common 2006 Jeep Wrangler problems?
The top reported problems for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler are fuel system (476 complaints), steering (86), and suspension (73).
At what mileage do 2006 Jeep Wrangler problems show up?
Owners most often report 2006 Jeep Wrangler problems around 36,789 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 20,075 and 55,000 miles.
Does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2006 Jeep Wrangler. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.