2006 Jeep Wrangler
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel system is the leading concern among 730 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 Wrangler model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 7 involved a crash and 7 involved a fire. 24 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, clutch assembly, pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)Apr 15, 2015
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.
If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
Campaign 15V222000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, clutch assemblyMay 3, 2006
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 IS DEPRESSED.
UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionOct 6, 2005
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 SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 05V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel system
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Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 23, 2009
WHILE FILLING UP MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER (TJ), GAS HAS COME SHOOTING OUT OF THE INLET FOR THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE. I AM *NOT* ATTEMPTING TO 'TOP OFF' MY FUEL TANK, THIS OCCURS IN THE NORMAL PROCESS OF FILLING MY TANK UP. TODAY'S INCIDENT (12/23/2009) IS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN LESS THAN TWO MONTHS. PREVIOUSLY, I HAD THOUGHT THAT PERHAPS IT WAS ME EXCEEDING THE FILL LIMIT OF THE TANK ('TOPPING OFF') BECAUSE I WAS USING THE 'AUTO FILL' SWITCH ON THE GAS NOZZLES HANDLE. HOWEVER, AFTER THE SECOND INCIDENT IN TWO MONTHS I DECIDED TO DO SOME RESEARCH ONLINE AND HAVE FOUND THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMPLAINT WITH LATER MODEL JEEP VEHICLES. TO THIS DATE AND TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, HOWEVER, CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED ANY RECALL OR WARNING CONCERNING THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE OF THE SAFETY HAZARD INVOLVED WITH THE SPLASH BACK OF FUEL WHICH CAN HIT THE PERSON FILLING UP THE TANK; AND BECAUSE THE SPLASH BACK COVERS THE REAR CORNER PANEL OF THE JEEP AFTER IT HAPPENS, LEADING TO A FIRE HAZARD TO THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT YET CONTACTED CHRYSLER, BUT I WILL BE DOING THAT TODAY AS WELL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 20, 2009
GAS OVERFLOWS WITH EVERY TANK FILL UP. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 17, 2009
GAS SPILLING OUT WHEN FILLING UP AT SERVICE STATION. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 17, 2009
WHEN I FILL UP, THE JEEP REGURGITATE SOME GAS AT THE END OF THE CYCLE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 16, 2009
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK THE AUTO SHUTOFF DOESN'T WORK AND THE GAS TANK OVERFLOWS. THIS HAPPENS ON ALL PUMPS AT MANY DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. IT HAS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE, NOT THE PUMPS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 16, 2009
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK ON MY 06 RUBICON UNLIMITED WRANGLER. BEFORE THE PUMP AUTOMATICALLY STOPS PUMPING THE GAS WILL SPILL OUT FROM THE FILLER TUBE. THE AMOUNT OF FUEL SPILLAGE CAN BE UP TO ABOUT A QUART. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I TRY TO FILL THE GAS TANK. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THE ONLY FIX IS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE FUEL TANK. THIS REPAIR WOULD NO BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I BELIEVE HAVING FUEL RUSH OUT OF THE FILLING NOZZLE WHILE PUMPING GAS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 15, 2009
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK, THE GAS CONTINUALLY OVERFLOWS. IT MAKES NO DIFFERENCE IF THE TANK IS FUELING FAST OR SLOW. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND IF YOU DON'T REMEMBER TO STAND BACK YOUR SHOES AND CLOTHING ARE SATURATED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 9, 2009
MOST OF THE TIME WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER THE FUEL OVERFLOWS FROM THE TANK AND ONTO THE GROUND PRIOR TO THE PUMP SHUTTING OFF. THERE SEEMS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. THIS HAPPENS AT VARIOUS FUEL STATIONS AND VARIOUS TYPES OF PUMPS. IT APPEARS THAT JEEP IS CLAIMING THIS IS A "NORMAL" WEAR ITEM WHEN IN FACT IT ISN'T. IT IS A PROBLEM WITH SIGNIFICANT RISK INVOLVED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 9, 2009
2006 JEEP WRANGLER TJ. WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK THE GAS WILL SPEW OUT BEFORE IT SHUTS OFF. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Dec 8, 2009
WHEN FILLING UP MY FUEL TANK NORMALLY AND NOT TOPPING IT OFF, FUEL SPRAYS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK BEFORE THE PUMP CAN SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK SPILLING GAS ON MYSELF AND ON THE GROUND. THERE IS NO WAY TO AVOID IT UNLESS I DO NOT FILL THE TANK UP. I TOOK THE JEEP TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAY I NEED A NEW FUEL TANK. MY JEEP IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT THERE ARE MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM INDICATING THAT IT'S A FAULTY ROLLOVER VALVE YET CHRYSLER DENIES THAT IT'S A DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 25, 2009
WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, THE TANK WILL OVERFLOW. IT HAPPENS REGULARLY, APPROXIMATELY 1 IN EVERY 5 FILLS. IT OCCURS AT DIFFERENT FILLING STATIONS USING DIFFERENT PUMPS. MANY JEEP OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THIS PROBLEM. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENT SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR