2006 Jeep Liberty
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 1808 |
| 2003 | 1350 |
| 2004 | 1100 |
| 2005 | 1118 |
| 2006 | 1371 |
| 2007 | 703 |
| 2008 | 541 |
| 2009 | 108 |
| 2010 | 197 |
| 2011 | 180 |
| 2012 | 385 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
29% of complaints: visibility — 404 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.
CRASH FIRE INJURY14% of complaints: suspension — 198 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing lower ball joint and rear.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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
ball joint recall was issues and done on paper in August 2006 on the Jeep liberty. Both ball joint have failed on this vehicle at different times this year while driving the vehicle and Jeep has declined to take any responsibility in any way.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260721
13% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 185 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and fuel pump.
CRASH INJURY12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 164 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURY11% of complaints: electrical system — 148 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED FIVE TIMES AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20060710
Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR, WHEN NEIGHBOR NOTIFIED THAT CAR WAS ON FIRE. *JB
NHTSA ODI report, 20060629
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATION
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
INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREA
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
DIESEL FUEL LEAK
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
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
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
Crash Related Fuel Tank Fires
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
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
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 (404 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (198 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (185 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.
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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, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Liberty have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.