IllustrationWHEN FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK, IT WILL EITHER CLICK-OFF EVERY 2 TENTHS OF A GALLON OR SPILL FUEL OUT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FILL AT THE SLOWEST RATE. THERE ARE NO KINKS OR ETC IN THE FILLER PIPE OR VENT PIPE.
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 reportsDEATH WOBBLE. VEHICLE WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT TIMES BETWEEN 50-53 MPH. CONDITION WILL RETURN TO NORMAL AFTER DECELERATING TO < 40 MPH, MOST TIMES. OCCASIONALLY WILL HAVE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP.
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.
I JUST PURCHASE A THIS VEHICLE AND I NOTICES THAT FRONT SUSPENSION STARTS SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE ROAD, IT IS VERY SCARY AND IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS CAR ON THE FREEWAY TWO TIMES AND IT ALREADY HAPPENED LIKE 6 TIMES. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED AND I HOPE THIS IS AN EASY FIX, I BOU…
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I JUST PURCHASE A THIS VEHICLE AND I NOTICES THAT FRONT SUSPENSION STARTS SHAKING AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE ROAD, IT IS VERY SCARY AND IT FEELS LIKE YOU ARE GOING TO LOOSE CONTROL. I HAVE DRIVEN THIS CAR ON THE FREEWAY TWO TIMES AND IT ALREADY HAPPENED LIKE 6 TIMES. I'M VERY DISAPPOINTED AND I HOPE THIS IS AN EASY FIX, I BOUGHT THIS CAR FOR MY DAUGHTER BUT I DON'T THINK I CAN RUN THE RISK OF GIVING IT TO HER IT WOULD BE VERY IRRESPONSIBLE OF MY PART TO GIVE MY DAUGHTER SOMETHING UNSAFE.
THE PROGRAM CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONTAINS THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND ALL SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED INTO THESE VEHICLES. IN MY CASE I AM DEVELOPING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS AS A FIRST SIGN WITH HARD SHIFTS AND INCORRECT TEMPERATURE READING RECORDED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE FALSE HIGH READINGS CAN RESULT IN UNEXPEC…
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THE PROGRAM CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CONTAINS THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE AND ALL SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED INTO THESE VEHICLES. IN MY CASE I AM DEVELOPING TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEMS AS A FIRST SIGN WITH HARD SHIFTS AND INCORRECT TEMPERATURE READING RECORDED FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THE FALSE HIGH READINGS CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUT DOWN AND OTHER UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITIONS. CHRYSLER IS NO LONGER PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR REPLACEMENT PCM COMPUTERS, DESPITE THIS PROBLEM AFFECTING LARGE NUMBERS OF 2005 AND 2006 VEHICLES WITH THE PCM/TOM COMBINATION WHEN THE SOLDER JOINTS ON THE PCM/TOM CIRCUIT BOARD DEVELOPERS CORROSION AND SOLDER FRACTURES AFFECTING THE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING. MY DEALER CURRENTLY HAS 29 UNITS THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE REPLACEMENTS FOR ON BACK ORDER WITH NO PLANS TO PROVIDE ANY SUPPORT TO CURRENT OWNERS. OWNERS ARE FORCED TO RELY ON A SHADY SECOND MARKET OF POORLY EXPENSIVE REFURBISHED UNITS THAT ARE QUICKLY FAILING. THE NEXT ONLY OPTION IS A COMPLETE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION EMISSIONS CHANGE THAT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE IN CALIFORNIA AND STILL MEET INSPECTION RULES LEAVING A MASS OF JEEP OWNERS WITH NO RECOURSE.
THE ECU HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN MY JEEP. BY DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ON A COUPLE OF JEEP PAGES IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT CHRYSLER WILL NOT REPLACE IT AGAIN. THE PROBLEM THAT IS CAUSED IS THE WAY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 1ST…
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THE ECU HAS FAILED 4 TIMES IN MY JEEP. BY DOING A LITTLE RESEARCH ON A COUPLE OF JEEP PAGES IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THIS PARTICULAR MODEL. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, FOR THE PAST 2 YEARS. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT CHRYSLER WILL NOT REPLACE IT AGAIN. THE PROBLEM THAT IS CAUSED IS THE WAY THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 1ST GEAR TO 2ND GEAR . SOMETIMES THE JEEP WILL GO INTO "LIMP MODE". THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE AUGUST OF 2016, A TOTAL OF 4 ECU'S HAS BEEN INSTALLED.
HARD SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 2ND. STUCK IN 2ND WHILE IN INTERSTATE TRAFFIC. WHAT A NIGHTMARE! IT'S ALL OVER THE INTERNET ABOUT THE BAD PCM PROBLEM BUT NO HELP FROM THE DEALER DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE EVEN WITH ONLY 19000 MILES.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAKE HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP SHAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING OVER 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A POTHOLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO TAKE HER FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP SHAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT LEAST ONCE PER YEAR SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED NEW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (DIEHL CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF ROBINSON, 6181 STEUBENVILLE PIKE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE JOINTS, CONTROL ARM, AND WHEEL BEARING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE SAME DEALER EACH YEAR FOR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 33265612. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
DURING PUMPING OF GASOLINE INTO THE TANK WHEN THE TANKS FILLS, GAS SPEWS FROM THE TANK EVERYTIME. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN WITH EITHER OF THE OTHER 3 JEEPS THAT I OWN. THIS CAUSES A POTENTIAL FOR FIRE AND/OR INJURY DUE TO GASOLINE SPLASHING ON HANDS, ARMS AND CLOTHES.
WHEN I FILL UP WITH GAS AT A STATION, AFTER THE PUMP CLICKS, ABOUT A PINT OF GAS SPLASHES OUT OF THE FILLER AND DOWN THE BODY ONTO THE GROUND.
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.