The ECU/PCU has developed a failure to control the idle air intake valve due to an unrepairable defect on the computer. IT can shut the engine down without warning while running, especially when approaching stops. IT requires the operator to try to control the issue using the accelerator pedal to override it and prevent the engi…
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The ECU/PCU has developed a failure to control the idle air intake valve due to an unrepairable defect on the computer. IT can shut the engine down without warning while running, especially when approaching stops. IT requires the operator to try to control the issue using the accelerator pedal to override it and prevent the engine from cutting out. It can happen without warning, and de[pending on the skill level of the driver, an accident can easily result. PLUS there are NO repair parts for the ECU/PCU in the parts system, resulting in an unsafe and unmaintainable vehicle on the highways. The ECU /PCU was used one year only, so the Chrysler engineers knew they had a defect. No older Jeep used this particular unit and no younger ones used it either!
NHTSA ODI #11703574
167,740 miles · Nov 18, 2018
Engine
WHILE PARKING MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED INTO A PARKING SPACE I PUT THE CAR INTO PARK AND IT CONTINUED TO DRIFT FORWARD. I HAD TO PULL THE EMERGENCY BRAKE UP TO STOP IT. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN IT WOULD NOT RESTART. I HAD THE CAR REPAIRED AND IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER CABLE.
NHTSA ODI #11152355
50,000 miles · May 22, 2017
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING/SCREECHING NOISE. THE CONTACT SUSPECTED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL DRIVE PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER POURED THE WRONG OIL IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR RE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD GRINDING/SCREECHING NOISE. THE CONTACT SUSPECTED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL DRIVE PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER POURED THE WRONG OIL IN THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
NHTSA ODI #10991071
Mileage unknown · Jul 30, 2016
Engine
OPDA FAILED ON MY JEEP BY DESIGN FLAW.
NHTSA ODI #10891855
59,365 miles · Jul 27, 2015
Electrical SystemEnginePower Train
IN ONE EXAMPLE OUT OF MANY ENGINE CUTS OUT COMPLETELY, VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN THEN CUTS BACK IN. 15 TIMES, THEN ENGINE CUTS OUT AND STALLS. LEAVING ME IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION ON THE FREEWAY. ALL THIS DURING A 40 MILE TRIP.
NHTSA ODI #10744060
104,230 miles · Mar 21, 2015
EngineFuel/propulsion SystemPower Train
2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED AFTER GETTING FUEL FILLED I PULL OUT OF STATION AND IT STARTS HESITATING AND THEN STALLS IN MIDDLE OF STREET. IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT FROM CAR BEHIND ME I HAD TO RESTART AND IT WOULD STALL AND BOG FEW MORE TIMES THEN RUN OK. TODAY I FUELED UP AND PULLED OUT OF STATION AT A 6 LANE DIVIDED ROAD WI…
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2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED AFTER GETTING FUEL FILLED I PULL OUT OF STATION AND IT STARTS HESITATING AND THEN STALLS IN MIDDLE OF STREET. IT NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT FROM CAR BEHIND ME I HAD TO RESTART AND IT WOULD STALL AND BOG FEW MORE TIMES THEN RUN OK. TODAY I FUELED UP AND PULLED OUT OF STATION AT A 6 LANE DIVIDED ROAD WITH AN INTERSTATE WITH ON AND OFF RAMPS BOTH SIDES SO I HAD ONLY 100 FEET TO CROSS THREE LANES TO GET INTO LEFT TURN LANE FOR INTERSTATE AS THIS LANE GOES UNDER AND AT LIGHT TURNS LEFT TO ON RAMP, JUST TO GIVE YOU INSIGHT ON SITUATION, I FUEL UP PULL OUT AND IT SHUTS OFF CARS HAVE TO STOP I AM IN MIDDLE OF THREE LANE DEAD IN THE WATER IT STARTS BACK UP AND I PULL UP THANK GOD A SAFE DISTANCE TO CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND IT BOGS DOWN AND THE SURGES MAKING THE JEEP THRUST FORWARD HAD TO BRAKE HARD NO ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BUT GOD FORBID IT COULD HAVE PLEASE RESEARCH THIS. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10700879
78,000 miles · May 18, 2014
Electrical SystemEngineStructureFire
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROUTE SMOKE START COMING OUT FROM AIR / HEAT VENTS. I STOPPED THE CAR, GOT OUT OF OPENED FROND HOOD, BUT WAS NOTHING THERE. WALKED TO PASSENGER DOOR AND SAW FIRE WHERE PASSENGER KEEPS LEGS. GOT MY PAPERWORK FROM THE CAR AND BY THE TIME I RUN AWAY FROM THE CAR THE WHOLE THING WAS BALL OF FIRE. *JS
NHTSA ODI #10592247
72,681 miles · Jun 14, 2012
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AND EVENTUALLY THE NOISE STOPPED HOWEVER, A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE NOISE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AREA. T…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND A LOUD NOISE EMITTED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO DRIVE AND EVENTUALLY THE NOISE STOPPED HOWEVER, A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE NOISE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND DETECTED THAT THE OIL PUMP DRIVE ASSEMBLY WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,681.
NHTSA ODI #10461778
39,000 miles · Jun 13, 2012
Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE GEAR PUMP CRACKED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. THEY STATED THA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWN A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, HE NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH. THE CONTACT THEN DROVE INTO HIS DRIVEWAY AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE GEAR PUMP CRACKED AND CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SEIZE. THEY STATED THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD COVER A PORTION OF THE REPAIR COSTS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 39,000.
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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PE06015 · Clutch Linkage Failure
Opened Apr 20, 2006 · Closed Jun 13, 2006
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:clutch Assembly; Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)
ON MAY 2, 2006 DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) A PART 573 REPORT ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WOULD BE VOLUNTARILY REC ALLED TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH LINKAGE COMPONENT.THE RECALL ACTION IS IDENTIFIED BY NHTSA NO. 06V147 (DCC NO. F22).THE LINKAGE ROD BETWEEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER CAN BREAK WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED; LINKAGE ROD FAILURE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH AND RENDERS THE CLUTCH PEDAL INEFFECTIVE THEREAFTER .THE 6,876 MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ACTION WERE ALL MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 11/3/2005 AND 2/13/2006.DCC WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE LINKAGE WITH A COMPONENT OF A PREVIOUS DESIGN LEVEL WHICH HAS NOT EXPERIENCED FIELD FAILURE.THE TIMING OF DCC'S ACTION HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:clutch Assembly
ON MAY 2, 2006 DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) A PART 573 REPORT ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WOULD BE VOLUNTARILY REC ALLED TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH LINKAGE COMPONENT.THE RECALL ACTION IS IDENTIFIED BY NHTSA NO. 06V147 (DCC NO. F22).THE LINKAGE ROD BETWEEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER CAN BREAK WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED; LINKAGE ROD FAILURE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH AND RENDERS THE CLUTCH PEDAL INEFFECTIVE THEREAFTER .THE 6,876 MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ACTION WERE ALL MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 11/3/2005 AND 2/13/2006.DCC WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE LINKAGE WITH A COMPONENT OF A PREVIOUS DESIGN LEVEL WHICH HAS NOT EXPERIENCED FIELD FAILURE.THE TIMING OF DCC'S ACTION HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS CLOSED.
Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)
ON MAY 2, 2006 DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) A PART 573 REPORT ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 JEEP WRANGLER VEHICLES WOULD BE VOLUNTARILY REC ALLED TO REPLACE A DEFECTIVE CLUTCH LINKAGE COMPONENT.THE RECALL ACTION IS IDENTIFIED BY NHTSA NO. 06V147 (DCC NO. F22).THE LINKAGE ROD BETWEEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER CAN BREAK WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED; LINKAGE ROD FAILURE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS RESULTS IN IMMEDIATE ENGAGEMENT OF THE CLUTCH AND RENDERS THE CLUTCH PEDAL INEFFECTIVE THEREAFTER .THE 6,876 MANUAL TRANSMISSION VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ACTION WERE ALL MANUFACTURED BETWEEN 11/3/2005 AND 2/13/2006.DCC WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE LINKAGE WITH A COMPONENT OF A PREVIOUS DESIGN LEVEL WHICH HAS NOT EXPERIENCED FIELD FAILURE.THE TIMING OF DCC'S ACTION HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS CLOSED.
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