IllustrationEVERY TIME I PUT GAS IN THE CAR, FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE GAS TANK FILLER HOLE ALL OVER THE CAR. I HAVE BEEN FILLING GAS TANKS FOR 40 YEARS AND I KNOW ALL THE TRICKS. I DO NOT TOP OFF AND AM CAREFUL TO REDUCE FLOW WHEN I THINK IT IS NEAR THE TOP. DOESN'T MATTER. IT SPILLS OUT ANYWAY. AT EVERY GAS STATION. *TR
2006 Jeep Wrangler
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Wrangler years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler are substantially higher than the model-year median of 265.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
2010–25K
22925–50K
11950–75K
4675–100K
25100–150K
4150K+
624 reports with mileage · 106 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 355 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 118 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Steering. Review the 86 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports7 fire reports17 injury reports
Fuel System, Gasoline complaints
355 reportsEVERY TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK, GAS OVERFLOWS OUT OF THE TANK AND ONTO THE BODY OF THE JEEP AND THE GROUND. I HAVE TRIED TO FILL THE LAST COUPLE OF GALLONS SLOW BUT IT STILL OVERFLOWS. *TR
WHEN I FUEL MY TANK UP AT THE GAS STATION, THE PUMP DOESN'T CLICK OFF. GASOLINE SPRAYS OUT AND RUNS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND. *TR
THE FUEL SYSTEM OVER FLOWS WHEN REFUELING. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT GAS STATION OR PUMP. THIS IS A FIRE SAFETY HAZARD AS WELL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD. *TR
THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS WHEN FILLING AT THE FUEL PUMP. FUEL TANK VENTILATION HOSE PROBLEM. ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY, AND FIRE HAZARD. *TR
FUEL TANK CONSISTENTLY OVERFILLS. PROBLEMS CAUSES GASOLINE TO OVERFILL THE TANK AND FLOW DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLECT IN A POOL. THIS PROBLEM INITIALLY STARTED SLOWLY BUT NOW OCCURS CONSISTENTLY AT ALL GASOLINE STATIONS. BASED ON OTHER JEEP WRANGLER OWNERS EXPERIENCE THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT SHOULD…
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FUEL TANK CONSISTENTLY OVERFILLS. PROBLEMS CAUSES GASOLINE TO OVERFILL THE TANK AND FLOW DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLECT IN A POOL. THIS PROBLEM INITIALLY STARTED SLOWLY BUT NOW OCCURS CONSISTENTLY AT ALL GASOLINE STATIONS. BASED ON OTHER JEEP WRANGLER OWNERS EXPERIENCE THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
2006 JEEP WRANGLER THAT HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH OVERFLOWING FUEL WHILE FILLING IT UP SINCE ACQUIRED AT 7,000 MILES. THIS PROBLEM POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM AS WELL AS A NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO CHRYSLER, BUT THEY STATED MY JEEP WASN'T AFFECTED BY THE RECALL THAT THEY HAVE ISSUED ON T…
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2006 JEEP WRANGLER THAT HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH OVERFLOWING FUEL WHILE FILLING IT UP SINCE ACQUIRED AT 7,000 MILES. THIS PROBLEM POSES A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY PROBLEM AS WELL AS A NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO CHRYSLER, BUT THEY STATED MY JEEP WASN'T AFFECTED BY THE RECALL THAT THEY HAVE ISSUED ON THE EXACT SAME FUEL TANK COMPONENTS BEING USED IN OTHER MODELS. *TR
2006 WRANGLER, PUMP ONLY STOPS AFTER ABOUT 1/4 GALLON OF GAS HAS SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE. EVERY TIME. EVERY STATION. ALL SEASONS. ALL TEMP RANGES. *TR
2006 JEEP WRANGLER, UNLIMITED - GASOLINE OVERFLOWS FROM TANK WHEN FILLING UP. HAPPENS EVERY TIME, NOT JUST OCCASIONALLY AND COVERS THE SIDE OF JEEP IN GAS AND OFTEN GAS SPRAYS ONTO MY HANDS AND CLOTHING. *TR
GAS TANK IN JEEP OVERFLOWS WHENEVER FILLED WITH GAS. *KB
Official recalls
315V222000 · 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.
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.
06V147000 · Power Train:clutch Assembly
May 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.
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.
05V460000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Oct 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.
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
1PE06015 · 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.