MYRModel Year Report

2006 Jeep Wrangler

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2006 Jeep Wrangler
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
730
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

49% of complaints

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 730 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2011: 485 complaints 2011 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2021 2022: 400 complaints 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1989 1990: 80 complaints 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1995: 202 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2001: 170 complaints 2001 2002: 108 complaints 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 730 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2013: 654 complaints 2013 2014: 654 complaints 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2019: 741 complaints 2019 2020: 610 complaints 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2025: 68 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 41 complaints 1988: 53 complaints 1988 1989: 63 complaints 1990: 80 complaints 1990 1991: 77 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 109 complaints 1994: 159 complaints 1994 1995: 202 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 401 complaints 1998: 265 complaints 1998 1999: 213 complaints 2000: 251 complaints 2000 2001: 170 complaints 2002: 108 complaints 2002 2003: 98 complaints 2004: 192 complaints 2004 2005: 649 complaints 2006: 730 complaints 2006 730 2007: 555 complaints 2008: 873 complaints 2008 2009: 372 complaints 2010: 686 complaints 2010 2011: 485 complaints 2012: 833 complaints 2012 2013: 654 complaints 2014: 654 complaints 2014 2015: 472 complaints 2016: 461 complaints 2016 2017: 310 complaints 2018: 1,820 complaints 2018 2019: 741 complaints 2020: 610 complaints 2020 2021: 942 complaints 2022: 400 complaints 2022 2023: 367 complaints 2024: 736 complaints 2024 2025: 68 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026

2006: 730 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19840
19850
19861
198741
198853
198963
199080
199177
199277
1993109
1994159
1995202
19962
1997401
1998265
1999213
2000251
2001170
2002108
200398
2004192
2005649
2006730
2007555
2008873
2009372
2010686
2011485
2012833
2013654
2014654
2015472
2016461
2017310
20181,820
2019741
2020610
2021942
2022400
2023367
2024736
202568
202610

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

49% · 358 reports

Most commonly citing filler pipe and cap.

INJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

16% · 118 reports
FIREINJURY
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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, 2020-03-17

Gas tank blows out a large amount of gas after filling up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-10

Steering

12% · 86 reports

Most commonly citing column and connection.

CRASHINJURY

Suspension

10% · 73 reports

Most commonly citing front and stabilizer bar.

CRASHINJURY
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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, 2013-06-01

Power train

8% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2012-12-04

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, 2012-05-10

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-11-28Power train05V460000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. ▮
    2006Complaint volume 730 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    2006-04-20Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-13 Clutch linkage failure
  4. R
    2006-08-07Power train06V147000 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…

    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.

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  5. R
    2015-08-31Power train15V222000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2006 Jeep Wrangler — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 358 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 118 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 86 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V460000 · Power train
  • Recall 06V147000 · Power train
  • Recall 15V222000 · Power train
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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.