KnownCarProblems2006 Jeep Liberty Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,372 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jeep Liberty, most often about the visibility and wipers (31% of complaints, typically around 45,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Liberty model year since 2000 and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2006 Jeep Liberty problems
Visibility and wipers
430 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, defroster/defogger/hvac system, rear window wiper/washer.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the contact accidentally lowered the rear driver's side window. She attempted to close the window, but was unsuccessful. She pulled over to the side of the road to physically push the window back up; however, the window fell into the door.…
1. Accidentally pushed rear window down switch rather than front drivers side switch 2. Grinding noise and window is now disengaged from drive dropping window 3. Will not repair. Thousands of hits on google for people that have had this problem with cheap plastic window to actuator connection. Startled when window…
Fuel system
365 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery, fuel injection system, pre-heater.
The gas tank won't shut off when filling gas, and gas spews out everywhere on the ground. There seemed to be no remedy for this except to change the gas tank which I had a dealership do... It works fine now.
When filling the gas tank pressure builds in the tank and forces the gas back out under pressure creating a spray the covers the person filling the tank, and side of the vehicle. This is caused by a broken / clogged fuel tank vent. This occurs everytime you fill the tank. Trying to fill the tank at a low fill rate…
Suspension
196 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 104,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the upper passenger and driver side control arms failed. While driving 30 MPH there was a loud noise coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the noise and discovered that the upper passenger and driver side control arms…
The lower and upper ball joints are deteriorating and cause inner wear on both front tires. The car had an alignment and new tires less than one year old. The accelerated inner wear and cupping resulted in a blowout. This is a safety issue. The Jeep Liberty has serious suspension problems. When I spoke to the…
Electrical
147 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, wiring, instrument cluster/panel, instrument panel.
When I parked my 2006 Jeep Liberty and attempted to turn the key and pull it out of the ignition, the key would not come out. It would go no further than the lock position. It appears that the shifting cable that reads when the car is in park and enables one to remove the key had failed and was not reading that my car…
Ignition switch binds up intermittently also shifter and steering wheel do not lock up and can move shifter from park without pushing brake. Adjusted shift cable but did not solve problem. Found that shifter and cable assembly were worn. Removed and replaced shift interlock cable and gear shift assembly. Test…
Body and structure
131 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 76,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Today the Jeep dealer said the frame rail was not good enough to install the hitch as called for in the recall. I called the chrysler complaint line and was told there is nothing chrysler can do. So now I must drive an unsafe vehicle, how can I sell it, or even trade it in. What am I supposed to do now? I read that…
My complaint is actually about NHTSA! In june of 2013, NHTSA petitioned chrysler to recall (recall number n46) Jeep Liberty vehicles including model years 2002 - 2007. According to chrysler customer service, my 2006 Jeep Liberty is included. Apparently, there is a risk of fuel tank puncture, and subsequent fire in the…
Transmission
76 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission, clutch assembly.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights would flicker on and off sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 53,000. .... Updated 02-20-13 the consumer…
While driving on the highway, the engine sputtered and died. The repair estimate indicated that a valve spring broke inside the #5 cylinder, caused by a jump in timing. This repair/problem is directly linked to a Jeep/chrysler technical bulletin.
Engine
72 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 50,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
Engine light would flash for 5-10 seconds and engine would hesitate. After this occurred 2 or 3 times the engine light would stay on. Mechanic replaced o2 sensor per engine code. Problem continued. Went to chrysler dealership. They replaced plugs and did diagnostic. Problem continued. Went back to dealership two more…
This is my second complaint. Getting ready to return my 2006 Jeep Liberty (4x4) to a Jeep dealership for the 8th time. Engine hesitates, loses power and check engine light constantly comes and stays on. They have already done the following: replaced o2 sensors, plugs (three times), run numerous diagnostics, replaced…
Other or unspecified
55 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 66,000 miles.
On my way home from work... With my 1 year old in the back seat.. The rear passenger window fell down and would not go up. My husband took it apart and we discovered that the window regulator had failed.. Luckily it was not raining.. And the window did not break.. I did some research trying to locate a part and you…
My friend and I just finished having lunch at restaurant. It was snowing really bad, I brushed snow off and I pressed the left passenger button to let window down so that I can see and the window would not come back up. My friend and I got out of the Jeep and pushed window up with our hand. But when I drive it falls…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Jeep Liberty recalls
Suspension: rear
Risk: A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began june 26, 2018. Owners may contact chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is u38. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 12v-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.
Full defect summary
Chrysler (fca US llc) is recalling certain 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.
Transmission: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
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 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is r13.
Full defect summary
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 from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
Body and structure: structure
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, chrysler will install a chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge,
Full defect summary
Chrysler group llc (chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 jeep grand cherokee and 2002-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.
Suspension: rear
Risk: A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.
Electrical: electrical system
Risk: This could cause an interior fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor free of charge. The recall began on may 28, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor may overheat.
Suspension: lower ball joint
Risk: When the driver continues to operate the vehicle with this condition, the contamination can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possibly separation from the steering knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience wear and looseness.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: This increases the possibility of a door becoming forced open and an unbelted passenger being ejected during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate may have been installed which may cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative.
Electrical: front underhood
Risk: Damage to the wiring harness could result in an underbody fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the oxygen sensor wiring harness takeout for damage. If the takeout is damaged, the wiring will be repaired and a tie wrap installed to secure the excess length of wiring harness. If there is no damage, a tie wrap will be installed to secure the excess length of the wiring harness. The recall began on april 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
On certain two wheel drive sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7 liter engines, the left oxygen sensor wiring harness may contact the exhaust pipe.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
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 daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Full defect summary
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 achieve 'park' position.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Crash related fuel tank fires
Summary
Odi has completed an extensive analysis of rear crash fuel tank system integrity data for the subject jeep cherokee, grand cherokee and liberty vehicles (svs).as of june 2013, odi knew of 56 post-collision fatal fires, 28 non-fatal fires, and 6 fuel leak incidents (totaling 90 incidents, 75 fatalities and 58 injuries) involving the svs.based on this analysis, odi issued a recall request letter (rrl) on june 3, 2013 requesting that chrysler recall the grand cherokee and liberty vehicles due to the rate of fatal, non-fatal fire, and fuel leak incidents when compared to peer vehicles (compact and medium suvs) built during the same time period.in the rrl, odi described how the location of the af
Fleet vehicle recall completion audit
Summary
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-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.rmd queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (ford, chrysler, and general motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.analysis of this data demonstrated that rental car recalls completion was neither complete nor consistent.the rental
Diesel fuel leak
Summary
Overheating of the electrical connector at the fuel heater on the fuel filter / water separator assembly can cause a fuel leak through the electrical connection.operators report the smell of diesel fuel, smoke, difficulty starting and/or poor engine operation.the fuel leakage is reported by some operators as seepage, wetness, several drops, and an oz per minute.evidence of overheating of the connection was observed by some operators and reported as burned or discolored electrical connection at the fuel heater.seven operators report smelling or seeing smoke.one reported a vehicle engine compartment fire however the cause of the fire was not identified, and linkage of the fire cause to this is
Interior fire, passenger side dash area
Summary
This investigation was opened on november 21, 2006 based on two owner reports and one e-mail report alleging an interior fire in the passenger side area of the dash panel.daimlerchrysler (dcc) has identified a defect in the blower motor of the HVAC system in the subject vehicles and in certain 2007 model year liberty vehicles.the defect report states, under certain conditions the heating, ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC) blower motor may overheat and cause an interior fire.dcc will recall 149,065 vehicles to replace the original HVAC blower motor with one of a new design.the vehicles included in the recall are all 2006 model year and 2007 model year jeep liberty vehicles built from sta
Front suspension ball joint separation
Summary
On january 6, 2006, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation to investigate alleged front suspension lower ball joint separationin certain model year (my) 2004 jeep liberty vehicles.odi sent a letter to the manufacturer on february 7, 2006 requesting information about these and other jeep liberty vehicles.consequently, the investigation was upgraded to an engineering analysis on may 31, 2006 and the range of subject vehicles under investigation was expanded to include all my 2002-2006 jeep liberty vehicles.odi is aware of 566 non-duplicative complaints alleging involuntary front suspension lower ball joint separation in the subject vehicles.odi is also aware
Questions about the 2006 Jeep Liberty
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Liberty?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: visibility and wipers (430 complaints, typically around 45,000 miles); fuel system (365 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); suspension (196 complaints, typically around 104,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Liberty have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from May 1, 2018 (suspension). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Jeep Liberty?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Liberty model year since 2000, with 1,372 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.