2006 Jeep Liberty

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Jeep Liberty
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Jeep Liberty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2000: 6 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 1808 complaints 2002 2003: 1349 complaints 2004: 1100 complaints 2004 2005: 1118 complaints 2006: 1369 complaints 2006 2007: 703 complaints 2008: 540 complaints 2008 2009: 108 complaints 2010: 195 complaints 2010 2011: 180 complaints 2012: 384 complaints 2012
2006: 1369 complaints
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YearComplaints
20006
200110
20021808
20031349
20041100
20051118
20061369
2007703
2008540
2009108
2010195
2011180
2012384

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

VISIBILITY 19%

19% of complaints: visibility — 256 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 176 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V252000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure) and 18V278000 (Suspension) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240226

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 164 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 153 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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THE REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM HAS BEEN RECALLED. THE FRONT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. SAME PROBLEM IN THE FROM. MY BOY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. CREATED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *DT NO VIN AVAILABLE*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20180702

I GOT A NOTICE FOR A RECALL FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION TWO WEEKS A GO, LAST WEEK I MADE AN APPT WITH MY DEALERSHIP FOR MONDAY THE 16TH, BUT SUNDAY I WAS DRIVING TO WORK WHICH IS A MILE AWAYS GOING TEN MPH, I WAS GETTING READY TO PARK, BUT THEN MY FRONT...

NHTSA ODI report, 20120718

The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 13V252000 (Fuel System, Gasoline, Structure) and 18V278000 (Suspension) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240226

VISIBILITY 9%

9% of complaints: visibility — 125 distinct reports on file.

INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051128 — power train

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 SH

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 DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

2006 — complaint volume: 1369
R 20060314 — latches/locks/linkages

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 R

Remedy: 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

Campaign 06V072000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060417 — electrical system

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.

Remedy: 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

Campaign 06V036000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060531 — EA (closed 20060824)

FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATION

R 20060911 — suspension

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 EXPE

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 06V288000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20061121 — PE (closed 20070312)

INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA

R 20070528 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 07V089000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070808 — PE (closed 20071207)

DIESEL FUEL LEAK

R 20091015 — suspension

ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTE

Remedy: ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-98

Campaign 09E039000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

R 20120326 — suspension

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

Remedy: 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, IOW

Campaign 12V085000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120612 — EA (closed 20141114)

Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires

R 20140801 — fuel system, gasoline, structure

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

Remedy: 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

Campaign 13V252000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150831 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 15V222000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180626 — suspension

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 18V278000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Jeep Liberty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (256 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (176 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (164 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V072000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V036000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V288000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V089000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E039000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V085000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 13V252000 (fuel system, gasoline, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V222000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V278000 (suspension) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 2011 ▲ 2010

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ◆ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Jeep Liberty reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Jeep Liberty is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Jeep Liberty?

The most-reported component is visibility:power window devices and controls, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Liberty have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.