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2006 Jeep Wrangler
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 730
- Received Mar 2006 to Dec 2025
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline463 complaints · 63% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed85 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving18 complaints · 2.5% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #15V222000Chrysler (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.
- Recall #06V147000On 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.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 7 fires, 24 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Showing all 20 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
- Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed
- Tires blow out or tread separates
- Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed
1 more problem
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 29 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 160 |
| 2012 | 100 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 51 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 730 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank or line leaks gasoline | 463 | 63% | – | |
| Steering wheel shakes violently at highway speed | 85 | 12% | – | |
| Jeep Cherokee stalls while driving | 18 | 2.5% | – | |
| Front brake rotors warp and wear early | 10 | 1.4% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 8 | 1.1% | – | |
| Manual clutch wears out or fails early | 8 | 1.1% | – | NHTSA recall #06V147000 |
| Tires blow out or tread separates | 7 | 1.0% | – | |
| Fuel pump fails and engine stalls | 6 | 0.8% | – | |
| Heater blows cold air, defroster fails | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Steering wanders or pulls at highway speed | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 5 | 0.7% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 4 | 0.5% | – | |
| Ignition key sticks or will not turn | 4 | 0.5% | – | |
| Check engine light comes on repeatedly | 4 | 0.5% | – | |
| Glass shatters or cracks without impact | 3 | 0.4% | – | |
| Frame rusts and corrodes through | 3 | 0.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 3 | 0.4% | – | |
| Steering wheel seizes or locks suddenly | 3 | 0.4% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 0.4% | – | |
| Gear shifter fails to register Park | 3 | 0.4% | – | NHTSA recall #05V460000 |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #15V222000April 15, 201543,939 vehicles affected
power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
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.
If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #06V147000May 3, 20066,876 vehicles affected
power train: clutch assembly
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.
Unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distance, and engine stalling could occur which could result in a crash.
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.
NHTSA recall #05V460000October 6, 2005256,409 vehicles affected
power train: automatic transmission
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.
If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
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.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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