IllustrationWHEN FILLING UP WITH GAS, ONCE IT TANK GETS FULL AND THE PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF, FUEL SPITS OUT OF THE TANK. IT GOES ALL OVER YOUR HANDS, CLOTHES AND THE FENDER. *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 reportsGAS SPILLING OVER WHEN FILLING. *TR
THE FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE DOES NOT ENGAGE CAUSING GAS TO SHOOT OUT ALL OVER WHEN FILLING UP THE TANK. *TR
I HAVE A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED, EVERY TIME I REFUEL THE JEEP IT OVERFLOWS. THE PUMP WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUTOFF AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO, BUT THEN WITHIN A SECOND OR SO FUEL WILL SPLASH OUT OF THE TANK. I CALLED JEEP CORPORATE AND THEY DON'T THINK IT IS A BIG DEAL. I THINK IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. HERE IS A VIDEO LINK O…
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I HAVE A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED, EVERY TIME I REFUEL THE JEEP IT OVERFLOWS. THE PUMP WILL AUTOMATICALLY SHUTOFF AS IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO, BUT THEN WITHIN A SECOND OR SO FUEL WILL SPLASH OUT OF THE TANK. I CALLED JEEP CORPORATE AND THEY DON'T THINK IT IS A BIG DEAL. I THINK IT IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. HERE IS A VIDEO LINK OF THE ISSUE HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=ZOUVOKEOLO8 PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. THANK YOU *TR
FUEL TANK NOZZLE SPITS FUEL OUT OF FUEL TANK. ALL OVER THE GROUND, ON VEHICLE, & ON ME. IT OCCURS ON EVERY FILLUP AT ANY FUEL STATION. I ATTEMPTED TO INSERT NOZZLE HEAD IN FULLY OR INSERT HALF WAY. NEITHER ATTEMPT YIELDS POSITIVE RESULTS. *TR
2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4.0 L WHEN FUELING THIS VEHICLE, FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK EVERY TIME. THIS OCCURS EVEN WHEN THE FUEL NOZZLE IS NOT DEPRESSED TO FULL VOLUME. FUEL CAN SLOSH SEVERAL FEET FROM THE FILLER NECK. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD FOR SEVERAL REASONS. I HAVE HAD FUEL SPILLED ONTO MY SKIN AND…
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2006 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4.0 L WHEN FUELING THIS VEHICLE, FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK EVERY TIME. THIS OCCURS EVEN WHEN THE FUEL NOZZLE IS NOT DEPRESSED TO FULL VOLUME. FUEL CAN SLOSH SEVERAL FEET FROM THE FILLER NECK. THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD FOR SEVERAL REASONS. I HAVE HAD FUEL SPILLED ONTO MY SKIN AND NEARLY INTO MY EYES. THERE IS ALSO SIGNIFICANT FIRE HAZARD DUE TO THE PRESSURIZED NATURE AND VELOCITY OF THE FUEL COMING UP THE NECK. PLEASE INVESTIGATE, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM ON THIS MAKE AND MODEL. I PURCHASED THIS JEEP IN APRIL 2009 AND IT HAS OCCURRED EVERY FILL. *TR
I HAVE A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON UNLIMITED. 2 YEARS AGO I HAD MY GAS TANK REPLACED DUE TO FUEL SPILLING DURING EVERY FILL UP. I AM NOW HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. I AM TRYING TO FIND OUT IF THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE JEEP FUEL TANK OR FILLING SYSTEMS ON VEHICLES SOLD IN CANADA/US. *TR
2006 JEEP WRANGLER SPEWS FUEL OUT THE FUEL FILLER NECK BEFORE THE PUMP CUTS OFF WHEN FILLING TANK. THIS RESULTS IN FUEL ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, ON THE GROUND, AND POSSIBLY ON THE INDIVIDUAL FILLING THE TANK. IT OCCURS FREQUENTLY WHEN FILLING TANK, BUT NOT 100% OF THE TIME. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE TANK WHEN I REFUEL MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. IT STARTED ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO,AND HAPPENS EVERY TIME. I PLACE THE GAS NOZZLE ON AUTOMATIC AND THE PUMP WILL SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, BUT GAS WILL COME SHOOTING OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND SPILL ALL OVER THE VEHICLE AND GROUND. I HAVEN'T DO…
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FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE TANK WHEN I REFUEL MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. IT STARTED ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO,AND HAPPENS EVERY TIME. I PLACE THE GAS NOZZLE ON AUTOMATIC AND THE PUMP WILL SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, BUT GAS WILL COME SHOOTING OUT OF THE FILLER NECK AND SPILL ALL OVER THE VEHICLE AND GROUND. I HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING YET TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *TR
I HAVE A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER X. WHEN I FILL UP AT THE GAS STATION THE TANK WILL OVERFLOW WITH NO WARNING AND SPILL GAS ALL OVER THE PLACE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT BUT I HAVE TRIED FILLING SLOW, ALL KINDS OF POSITIONS WITH THE NOZZLE AND NOTHING WORKS. I THINK THAT SOMETHING IS DEFECTIVE IN THE TANK. I FILL ALL MY OTHER VEHICL…
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I HAVE A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER X. WHEN I FILL UP AT THE GAS STATION THE TANK WILL OVERFLOW WITH NO WARNING AND SPILL GAS ALL OVER THE PLACE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT CAUSES IT BUT I HAVE TRIED FILLING SLOW, ALL KINDS OF POSITIONS WITH THE NOZZLE AND NOTHING WORKS. I THINK THAT SOMETHING IS DEFECTIVE IN THE TANK. I FILL ALL MY OTHER VEHICLES AT THE SAME GAS STATION WITH NO PROBLEMS BUT THE JEEP CAN NOT BE FILLED UP THERE OR ANY OTHER GAS STATION. *TR
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.