2006 Jeep Wrangler: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 730 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is fuel system, gasoline (49% of complaints); the 2004 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2015
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 730 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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 · Power Train · Feb 2023
“Vehicle's inlet check valve for gas tank does not work properly when tank is filled at fueling stations. Does not trigger gas pumps to stop causing overflow and spilling on person / clothing / vehicle and gas station property. This is a known issue for 2005-2006 Jeep Wranglers. The issue was repaired by manufacturer for newer Jeep Wranglers. Currently no manufacturer ownership on remediation issue and/or recall for 2005-2006 model year Jeep Wranglers.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2021
“Fuel overflows when the tank is filled. The auto-shutoff doesn't work. It happens every time I fill the tank, no matter what gas station. This is a safety and environmental hazard.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2020
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“The vehicle while operating under normal driving conditions had a check engine light appear. A certified mechanic found the tcm was faulty. Findings: p0218 high temp operation activated. P0714 transmission temp sensor intermittent. P0613 internal tcm problem. Instrument cluster: 1 tcm/single board engine control message not received data list for tcm is reading 1023 degrees fahrenheit or 1.10 volts having code p0613 tcm is faulty.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2020
“Every time I fill the jeep up with gas, large amount of fuel spills out before the fill gun can stop it. I have been to many different gas station and it happens at all of them. This is a very dangerous, many others with my year jeep have filled complaints and got the issue fix.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2020
“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 · Fuel/Propulsion System · Mar 2020
“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 · Suspension · Mar 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep wrangler. The contact was an independent mechanic and stated that the battery almost failed and the 02 oxygen heat sensor was not able to complete the final test of reprogramming. Also, the action sensor heat module could not be reprogrammed. The contact called auburn chrysler dodge jeep ram (1901 grass valley hwy, auburn, ca 95603, (888) 268-8026) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2019
“Vehicle was involved in a very serious accident that resulted in the vehicle rolling 4 times. The airbags did not deploy on impact which resulted in the driver sustaining multiple broken bones in the face. Then, during the first roll, the driver was ejected due to a faulty seat belt latch which resulted in very serious critical injuries including a broken back. If these safety features would have worked, the driver would not be in the situation that she is in and suffering through lots of pain and life changing injuries.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2019
“When filling the wrangler with fuel, the tank consistently and regularly overfills and spits fuel out of the top of the fuel tank towards the gas pump nozzle, the person filling the wrangler, the exterior of the wrangler, and onto the floor next to the wrangler. There is a tsb for repair of this issue, but my year is not automatically covered by that tsb. Please help.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2019
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 24 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
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.
Remedy: 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.
Trouble codes owners mention
OBD-II codes that appear in NHTSA complaints about this car.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2006 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2006 Jeep Wrangler reliable?
NHTSA has 730 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The most complained-about area is fuel system, gasoline (49% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Jeep Wrangler problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 38,000 miles or less.
Does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.