MYRModel Year Report

2006 Jeep Wrangler

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Jeep Wrangler
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 Wrangler Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1984: 0 complaints 1984 1985: 0 complaints 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 38 complaints 1988: 50 complaints 1989: 62 complaints 1990: 79 complaints 1990 1991: 76 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 108 complaints 1994: 151 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 872 complaints 2008 2009: 368 complaints 2010: 684 complaints 2011: 481 complaints 2012: 829 complaints 2013: 646 complaints 2014: 647 complaints 2014 2015: 453 complaints 2016: 451 complaints 2017: 304 complaints 2018: 1789 complaints 2019: 721 complaints 2020: 592 complaints 2020 2021: 884 complaints 2022: 369 complaints 2023: 330 complaints 2024: 638 complaints 2025: 56 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2026
2006: 730 complaints
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YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198738
198850
198962
199079
199176
199277
1993108
1994151
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008872
2009368
2010684
2011481
2012829
2013646
2014647
2015453
2016451
2017304
20181789
2019721
2020592
2021884
2022369
2023330
2024638
202556
20266

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 49%

49% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 355 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 16%

16% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 118 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200317

GAS TANK BLOWS OUT A LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS AFTER FILLING UP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171110

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 83 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 8%

8% of complaints: suspension — 60 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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OUR JEEP HAS HAD THE DEATH WOBBLE SINCE IT WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. WHEN REACHING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE/OSCILLATE UNCONTROLLABLY TO WHERE IT IS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ITS LANE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130601

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 37 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE UNLOADING GOODS FROM THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE PARKED VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL AWAY IN REVERSE AND DOWNHILL UNTIL CRASHING INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121204

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN IH37 AT 65 MPH, MILE MARKER 88, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION OIL OVERHEATED CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RESULTING IN A FIRE, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF THE TRANSMISSION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120510

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: 730
I 20060420 — PE (closed 20060613)

CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE

R 20060807 — power train

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

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.

Campaign 06V147000 — 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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (355 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (118 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (83 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V147000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V222000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Jeep Wrangler reliable?

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

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

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have?

3 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.