IllustrationI'VE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR 4 YEARS. WHILE FUELING, GASOLINE WILL OVERFLOW WITHOUT CUTTING OFF. ALSO, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO PUMP A FULL TANK WITH ALL OF THE BACK PRESSURE CAUSED THE NECK AND GAS TANK PROBLEMS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED ON MODELS LATER THAT 2007. *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.
About this comparison →How this year compares
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 reportsEVERY TIME WE FILL OUR GAS TANK IT SPRAYS OUT ALL OVER WHEN FULL. DEALERSHIP SAYS WE MUST PAY FOR A NEW FUEL TANK TO REPAIR THIS ISSUE. THIS IS A FAULTY FLAP INSIDE TANK. WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A NEW TANK SINCE THEY HAVE THE SAME FLAP DESIGN. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. *TR
FILLING UP GAS TANK ON 06 JEEP WRANGLER GAS SPILLING OUT OF FILL NOZZLE EVERYTIME I FILL UP, WASTING FUEL DEP ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS WE NEED RECALL TO GET THIS FIXED. *TR
WHEN FILLING VEHICLE WITH GAS, THE FUEL SPRAYS BACK OUT OF THE GAS FILLER NECK ONCE THE TANK BECOMES FULL. THERE IS NO WAY TO PREDICT WHEN THIS WILL HAPPEN, OTHER THAN SIMPLY NOT FILLING UP THE TANK ANYWHERE NEAR FULL.
2006 JEEP WRANGLER. CONSUMER STATES SHIFT CABLE BUSHING BROKE WHICH CAUSED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER TO BE INOPERABLE. *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE SHIFT CABLE FAILED TWICE. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD HE FELT VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND ROTATED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR WHENEVER HE DRO…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD HE FELT VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE TIRES WERE BALANCED AND ROTATED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR WHENEVER HE DROVE APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH OVER A BUMP. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 20,000.
2006 JEEP WRANGLER X, EVERYTIME I FILL UP AT THE PUMP GAS WILL RUSH OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THIS WRANGLER HAS NEVER BEEN MODIFIED AND ONLY HAS 15000 MILES ON IT. OF COURSE THIS IS NOT ONLY A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF, BUT FOR OTHERS AT THE PUMPS NEXT TO ME AS WELL. JEEP HAS NOT GIVEN ME AN ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM, AND DOES NOT HA…
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2006 JEEP WRANGLER X, EVERYTIME I FILL UP AT THE PUMP GAS WILL RUSH OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THIS WRANGLER HAS NEVER BEEN MODIFIED AND ONLY HAS 15000 MILES ON IT. OF COURSE THIS IS NOT ONLY A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF, BUT FOR OTHERS AT THE PUMPS NEXT TO ME AS WELL. JEEP HAS NOT GIVEN ME AN ANSWER TO THE PROBLEM, AND DOES NOT HAVE A RECALL. AMAZING. *TR
MY 06 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON OVER FLOWS GAS AT THE PUMP BEFORE THE PUMP CLICKS OFF. THIS WILL BE AS I AM MANUALLY FUELING (HAND STILL ON PUMP HANDLE). COMES GUSHING OUT CAUSING FUEL TO BE SPILT, GAS ON PAINT, AND THE SMELL OF GASOLINE ON CLOTHES WHEN HIGHLY PRESSURIZED. *TR
FUEL BLOWS OUT FROM THE GASOLINE FILL TUBE, RUNS DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND SPILLS ONTO THE PAVEMENT EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS REFUELED. SOMETIMES THE FUEL BLOWS OUT WITH SUCH FORCE IT SPLASHES ONTO WHOEVER IS HOLDING THE NOZZLE. THE PUMP NOZZLE WILL SHUT OFF AS THE TANK IS FILLED BUT FUEL WILL SIMULTANEOUSLY BLOW OUT OF TH…
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FUEL BLOWS OUT FROM THE GASOLINE FILL TUBE, RUNS DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND SPILLS ONTO THE PAVEMENT EVERY TIME VEHICLE IS REFUELED. SOMETIMES THE FUEL BLOWS OUT WITH SUCH FORCE IT SPLASHES ONTO WHOEVER IS HOLDING THE NOZZLE. THE PUMP NOZZLE WILL SHUT OFF AS THE TANK IS FILLED BUT FUEL WILL SIMULTANEOUSLY BLOW OUT OF THE FILL TUBE. IT DOES NOT MATTER WHICH GAS STATION IS USED, IT HAPPENS AT EVERY GAS STATION, AND HAS HAPPENED IN SEVERAL STATES. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED IN ANY WAY AND HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION OR DAMAGED IN ANY WAY. THE DEALER SUGGESTED REPLACING THE TANK AT MY EXPENSE, BUT WOULD NOT GUARANTEE THAT EVEN COMPLETE REPLACEMENT WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
VEHICLE: 2006 JEEP WRANGLER TJ PART: FUEL TANK WHENEVER THE TANK IS FILLED UP THE GAS SPEWS OUT FROM THE VEHICLE. 1. THE VEHICLE IS STOCK, HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT- THE PROBLEM JUST HAPPENS. 2. IT OCCURS EVERY TIME I HAVE TO PUT GAS IN MY VEHICLE. 3. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. *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.