Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗Broken Clutch Ignition Interlock Spring
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
- 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. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- 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.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- 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 DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Owner complaints (730)
730 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 730 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 361 | 49.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 118 | 16.2% |
| Steering | 86 | 11.8% |
| Suspension | 72 | 9.9% |
| Power train | 57 | 7.8% |
| Electrical system | 26 | 3.6% |
| Service brakes | 23 | 3.2% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 2.7% |
| Wheels | 14 | 1.9% |
| Tires | 13 | 1.8% |
How 2006 compares with other Wrangler years
Best and worst Wrangler years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 108 | 2 |
| 2003 | 98 | 0 |
| 2004 | 192 | 1 |
| 2005 | 650 | 1 |
| 2006 | 730 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1,712 | 8 |
| 2008 | 1,904 | 7 |
| 2009 | 650 | 7 |
| 2010 | 686 | 10 |
| 2011 | 485 | 10 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2006 Jeep Wrangler FAQ
How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 15V222000 (power train), 06V147000 (power train), 05V460000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2006 Jeep Wrangler problems?
Owners filed 730 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (361), Fuel/propulsion system (118), Steering (86) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2006 Wrangler compare with other years?
Among the 2002–2011 Jeep Wrangler model years at least five years old, the 2003 drew the fewest complaints (98) and the 2008 the most (1,904). The 2006 drew 730. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.