KnownCarProblems2006 Jeep Wrangler Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 730 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, most often about the fuel system (66% of complaints, typically around 39,500 miles). It is 7th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2006 Jeep Wrangler problems
Fuel system
479 complaints · 66%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Gas spills, splatters, shoots violently when tank is full. It occurs every time I fill up at any gas station. Occurs whether I hand control fillup or whether I rely on auto shut off. Hand fillup does seem to reduce the amount of excess gasoline spewing from tank. Gas ends up on my paint, plastic, the fueling station…
I own a 2006 Jeep Wrangler sport and every time I fill up my Jeep I get gas overflow. Regardless of the type of gas, gas station or pump. This problem happens every time I fill up. Gas squirts out and is a hazard. From reading over on jeepfroum.com it seems to be a wide spread problem.…
Steering
86 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: column, linkages.
2006 Jeep Wrangler sport brake rotors: warped at 6k miles, turned by dealer, 8k miles, rotors replaced, 15k rotors turned by independent shop, 20k rotors replaced - and diagnostics shop found that the proportional valve was not set properly, leaving front brakes to do 75 percent of stopping, causing excessive…
I bought a used 2006 Jeep Wrangler unlimited. I have taken this car to the dealership for service four times for excessive shaking when driving at speeds around 50 MPH. The entire vehicle shakes until I either speed up or slow down. There is no way to control the Jeep while it is shaking! I have had all the "possible…
Suspension
72 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 36,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
There were two separate incidents where I was driving down the road at between 30 to 40 MPH and encountered total loss of control of vehicle"s steering due to constant back and forth oscillations of the steering wheel. This was due to a defective or broken steering damper on the front suspension.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving over a bump, at any speed, the front end of the vehicle would violently shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where it was repaired. The failure recurred. An authorized dealer and the manufacturer were notified, but…
Transmission
57 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: clutch assembly, manual transmission, automatic transmission, driveline.
Have a 2006 Jeep Wrangler with 24,000 miles which is experiencing front wheel shaking at about 40-45 MPH and when braking. Alignment, tires, etc. Are good with no aftermarket modifications done to suspension. This appears to be a very common problem with wranglers and is even called and known as a "death wobble." no…
Vehicle was driven to work, approx. 15 miles, and parked. When attempting to start the vehicle to go to lunch, the clutch pedal snapped and dangled. The clutch hydraulic unit actuating rod had snapped in two. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealer for repairs. The replacement part have to be ordered and the vehicle…
Engine
29 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, cooling system, engine.
48,000 miles on a new Jeep wrangle, the condenser has a hole in . No A/C. I had a 03 Jeep that the condenser had a hole in it at the exact same place. Out of warranty- need new condenser.
The contact own a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, he noticed that the vehicle was running rough. The contact then drove into his driveway and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the gear pump cracked and caused the engine to seize. They…
Electrical
26 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 65,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, wiring, ignition.
Jeep at times has completely shut down during operation even at higher speeds. If you pull over and wait a minute or tap on the tipm the car will operate again. Also at times the horn, wipers / fluid, and all lights come on constantly while driving. You can take the key out of the car it even stays on and everything…
Submitted repair copies for refund in september 2015. Follow up calls to fca stated check in mail, check has been canceled, someone will follow up with you. Today february 18, 2016 and still told someone will contact me about refund.
Wheels and tires
26 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 39,500 miles. Parts named most often: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Entering the interstate and driving up to approximately 60-65mph, the steering wheel shook violently to the point where I needed to slow down drastically to stop the vibration. I took the vehicle in for service on the13th of march at ewald Jeep in franklin when they told me to replace the front tires because they were…
My Jeep experiences what's known as the "death wobble." it has happened for years, but I had always been told that my tires were out of balance, or that I needed a front wheel alignment. Those fixes would help for a couple of months, and then the shake would return. Just in the last 6-8 months did a mechanic actually…
Brakes
23 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
The vehicle began shaking when brakes were applied, more violently the faster the vehicle was going. I had this checked at a brake shop first, where they said the pads were fine, but the rotor was warped. I then took it to the tire shop to have the tires rotated and balanced, although this was also just done a few…
I purchased my Jeep in april of 2006. The vehicle started shaking every time I would put my foot on the brake or travel between 55 & 60 MPH. I took it back to the dealer with 19,000 miles on it, 03/14/07, and was told that the rotors were warped - they smoothed them down, charged me $229.00 and told me that it was the…
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 Wrangler recalls
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.
Transmission: clutch assembly
Risk: Unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distance, and engine stalling could occur which could result in a crash.
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.
Full defect summary
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.
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
Clutch linkage failure
Summary
On may 2, 2006 daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) submitted to the national highway traffic safety administration (NHTSA) a part 573 report advising that certain model year 2006 jeep wrangler vehicles would be voluntarily rec alled to replace a defective clutch linkage component.the recall action is identified by NHTSA no. 06v147 (dcc no. F22).the linkage rod between the clutch pedal and clutch master cylinder can break when the clutch pedal is depressed; linkage rod failure under these conditions results in immediate engagement of the clutch and renders the clutch pedal ineffective thereafter .the 6,876 manual transmission vehicles included in the recall action were all manufactured between
Questions about the 2006 Jeep Wrangler
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Wrangler?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (479 complaints, typically around 39,500 miles); steering (86 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles); suspension (72 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from April 15, 2015 (transmission). 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 Wrangler?
- It is 7th of 27 Wrangler model years by number of complaints, with 730 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.