Worst 2006 Jeep Liberty Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Gasoline Fuel System
Fuel System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Jeep Liberty.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 256 | 1 | — | 52,799 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 176 | 1 | — | 55,442 mi | |
| Fuel System | 164 | — | 1 | 110,442 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 153 | 10 | — | 111,916 mi | |
| Visibility | 125 | — | — | 44,503 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 120 | 1 | 3 | 78,998 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 79 | — | — | 77,015 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 49 | 4 | 1 | 79,414 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 46 | 3 | — | 102,855 mi | |
| Body Structure | 46 | 2 | — | 88,500 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 38 | — | — | 66,306 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 36 | — | — | 69,559 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 32 | — | 1 | 77,357 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 30 | — | 1 | 164,943 mi | |
| Airbags | 27 | 11 | — | 84,709 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 27 | 7 | — | 81,248 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 24 | 2 | — | 105,362 mi | |
| Brakes | 22 | 3 | — | 114,029 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 20 | 1 | — | 42,366 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | 1 | 50,095 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 17 | — | — | 41,798 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 16 | 1 | 2 | 95,040 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 16 | — | — | 50,827 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 14 | — | — | 36,124 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 12 | — | — | 45,865 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 11 | — | — | 87,320 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 29,186 mi | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter | 9 | — | — | 8,955 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 7 | — | — | 8,594 mi |
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Recalls for 2006 Jeep Liberty
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,190,743 vehicles.
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.
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.
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 certain rear impacts.
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 LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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2006 Jeep Liberty — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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