Worst 2006 Jeep Wrangler Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 355 | — | — | 37,337 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 118 | — | 1 | 52,121 mi | |
| STEERING | 83 | 1 | — | 32,295 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 60 | 1 | — | 40,097 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 37 | 1 | 2 | 59,371 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | — | 2 | 78,919 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 15 | 1 | — | 42,754 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 14 | 2 | — | 21,454 mi | |
| WHEELS | 13 | — | — | 44,808 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 12 | — | — | 34,096 mi | |
| TIRES | 12 | 1 | — | 30,348 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 1 | — | 45,306 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 11 | — | — | 12,105 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | 1 | 81,574 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 8 | — | 1 | 44,817 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 7 | — | — | 32,417 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 7 | — | — | 14,386 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | — | 24,352 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 3 | — | — | 29,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 10,886 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 45,406 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 2 | — | — | 6,900 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 23,835 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 39,911 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 14,950 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 49,280 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi |
Recalls for 2006 Jeep Wrangler
1 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~43,939 vehicles.
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.
Other Jeep Wrangler Years
Wider context: See the full Jeep Wrangler reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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