IllustrationMORE THAN HALF OF THE TIMES I FILL THE FUEL TANK, THE FILLER NOZZLE DOES NOT SHUT OFF, SPRAYING FUEL OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. *TT
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
What owners actually said
730 reportsWHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE GAS TANK OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS A LOT OF GAS. INITIALLY THOUGHT IT WAS THE PUMP, HOWEVER, IT HAPPENS AT EVERY GAS STATION. THIS SEEMS TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD AND SOMEONE COULD GET HURT. *TT
WHEN I FILL UP FUEL TANK, AS I GET CLOSE TO FULL, GAS SPITS OUT OF TANK, ALSO HAPPENS IF I RELAEASE FUEL PUMP HANDLE. HAVE HAD TANK REPLACED. WORK OK FOR ABOUT A YEAR, NOW IT SPITS GAS AGAIN. *TT
SINCE NEW EVERY GAS FILL BURBS GAS BACK OUT OF THE FILLER HOSE ON TO REAR FENDER AND GROUND.
WHEN FUELING VEHICLE, AT ABOUT 7/8 FULL POINT, GAS SPRAYED OUT OF FUEL NECK ONTO ME. THEN CUT OFF ON THE PUMP NEVER ENGAGED. HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A ROAD BUMP WHEN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE STABILIZER BAR TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT DROVE OVER A ROAD BUMP WHEN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE STABILIZER BAR TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
DURING REFUELING GASOLINE SPITS BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE NECK AT THE END OF THE FILL ONTO THE GROUND AND THE PERSON REFUELING THE JEEP IF HOLDING THE NOZZLE. THE PERSONAL INFORMATION SECTION OF THIS FORM WILL NOT ACCEPT AS VALID MY PHONE NUMBER IN GERMANY [XXX]. THE NUMBER I PLACED IN THE PHONE FIELDS IS NOT VALID. …
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DURING REFUELING GASOLINE SPITS BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER TUBE NECK AT THE END OF THE FILL ONTO THE GROUND AND THE PERSON REFUELING THE JEEP IF HOLDING THE NOZZLE. THE PERSONAL INFORMATION SECTION OF THIS FORM WILL NOT ACCEPT AS VALID MY PHONE NUMBER IN GERMANY [XXX]. THE NUMBER I PLACED IN THE PHONE FIELDS IS NOT VALID. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN IH37 AT 65 MPH, MILE MARKER 88, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION OIL OVERHEATED CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RESULTING IN A FIRE, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF THE TRANSMISSION. CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF LOSS WHERE: VEHICLE WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE, TEMPERATURE 90 F, LEVEL TERRAIN, SPEED 65 …
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I WAS TRAVELING DOWN IH37 AT 65 MPH, MILE MARKER 88, WHEN THE TRANSMISSION OIL OVERHEATED CAUSING TRANSMISSION OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD RESULTING IN A FIRE, CAUSING A TOTAL LOSS OF THE TRANSMISSION. CONDITIONS AT THE TIME OF LOSS WHERE: VEHICLE WAS IN CRUISE CONTROL MODE, TEMPERATURE 90 F, LEVEL TERRAIN, SPEED 65 MPH. THERE WAS NO INDICATION OR WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. ENGINE WAS OPERATING AT NORMAL 2500 RPM. *TR
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GAS SPILLS OUT SIMULTANEOUS WITH THE FIRST SHUT-OFF OF THE GASOLINE PUMP. MULTIPLE DIFFERENT PUMPS AT MULTIPLE DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS OF MULTIPLE DIFFERENT BRANDS DO IT CONSISTENTLY -- I CAN NO LONGER REMBER THE LAST TIME THIS DID NOT HAPPEN. MANUALLY SLOWING THE DELIVERY RATE …
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WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GAS SPILLS OUT SIMULTANEOUS WITH THE FIRST SHUT-OFF OF THE GASOLINE PUMP. MULTIPLE DIFFERENT PUMPS AT MULTIPLE DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS OF MULTIPLE DIFFERENT BRANDS DO IT CONSISTENTLY -- I CAN NO LONGER REMBER THE LAST TIME THIS DID NOT HAPPEN. MANUALLY SLOWING THE DELIVERY RATE DOWN TO 1% OF THE NORMAL DELIVERY RATE AS THE TANK APPROACHES FULL CAN REDUCE, BUT ONLY SOMETIMES ELIMINATE THE CONDITION. I BELIEVE THIS IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD DUE TO THE SPILLED GAS. I BELIEVE THIS IS A FIRE RISK, AS WELL AS A RISK TO PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM THE SPLASHING GAS. I'M TOLD THAT THIS IS DUE TO A BAD VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK THAT WAS DESIGNED TO STOP THIS CONDITION, BUT THAT VALVE STICKS. MY VEHICLE HAS NEVER HAD ANY GAS OVER 10% ETHANOL (UNLESS SOME GAS STATIONS.. WELL, YOU KNOW), AND CERTAINLY NOT OFTEN (UNLESS, OF COURSE, GAS STATIONS LIE A LOT). *TR
EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK , THE VEHICLE DOESN'T DETECT WHEN IT'S FULL AND SPITS GAS UP ALL OVER THE CAR AND MYSELF. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS FUEL ALSO ENDS UP ALL OVER THE GROUND. PLEASE HELP! *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.