IllustrationGAS SPLASHES OUT OF THE GAS TANK ON EVERY FILL UP. SOME TIMES ITS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT. THIS CANNOT BE CONTROLLED BY SPEED OF FUELING. I AM AFRAID OF A FIRE CAUSED BY FUEL EVERY WHERE. *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
What owners actually said
730 reportsMY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER TJ OVERFLOWS ABOUT EVERY OTHER TO 2/3 OF THE TIME I FILL THE GAS TALK UP ALL THE WAY, NO MATTER WHAT STATION OR PUMP I USE. *TR
GAS OVERFLOWS WHEN I FILL MY JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 06 ALL THE WAY UP. NO AUTO SHUT OFF INTERNALLY IN TANK. *TR
FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS WHILE GAS IS BEING PUMPED. PUMP WILL NOT FILL THE TANK. THE PUMPS SAFETY SHUT OFF IS ACTIVATED AND PUMPING MUST BE RESTARTED. AS FUELING IS ENDING A RUSH OF AIR AND GAS SPRAYS OUT OF GAS TANK AS PUMP SHUTS OFF. I HAVE HAD GAS SPRAYED ONTO ME ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. *TR
DURING GAS FILL UPS, GASOLINE WILL SHOOT OUT OF THE FILL NOZZLE WHEN THE TANK REACHES FULL. THIS CAUSES GASOLINE TO SPILL TO THE GROUND. THE AMOUNT VARIES FROM A DRIBBLE TO ABOUT A CUP. SLOWING THE FILL RATE TOWARDS THE END OF THE FILL WILL GENERALLY PREVENT THE SPILLAGE BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED. THIS IS AN EVERY FILL UP OCCURR…
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DURING GAS FILL UPS, GASOLINE WILL SHOOT OUT OF THE FILL NOZZLE WHEN THE TANK REACHES FULL. THIS CAUSES GASOLINE TO SPILL TO THE GROUND. THE AMOUNT VARIES FROM A DRIBBLE TO ABOUT A CUP. SLOWING THE FILL RATE TOWARDS THE END OF THE FILL WILL GENERALLY PREVENT THE SPILLAGE BUT IS NOT GUARANTEED. THIS IS AN EVERY FILL UP OCCURRENCE. *TR
ON MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER THE FUEL FILLER OVERFLOWS LONG BEFORE THE GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMP. IS BELOW 40 DEGREES F. *TR
MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER X OVERFLOWS WHEN FILLING WITH GAS, THE GAS PUMP'S AUTO-SHUTOFF DOES NOT WORK. IT HAPPENS CONSISTENTLY EVERY TIME. THIS IS A HUGE FIRE HAZARD! *TR
FUEL SPILLS OUT AT EVERY FILL UP. *TR
MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER SPILLS GAS WHEN IT IS GETTING FILLED UP. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE TANK IS REACHING FULL. *TR
JEEP WRANGLER SPEWS GAS AND VAPOR WHEN FILLING THE TANK USING THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FEATURE OF THE GAS PUMP. I WAS SPRAYED WITH GASOLINE IN MY EYES AFTER A FILL UP. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT CAN RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR FIRE NOT TO MENTION THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THIS SPILLAGE CREATES. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY …
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JEEP WRANGLER SPEWS GAS AND VAPOR WHEN FILLING THE TANK USING THE AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FEATURE OF THE GAS PUMP. I WAS SPRAYED WITH GASOLINE IN MY EYES AFTER A FILL UP. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION THAT CAN RESULT IN BODILY INJURY OR FIRE NOT TO MENTION THE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THIS SPILLAGE CREATES. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL AND CHRYSLER FORCED TO COME UP WITH A FIX. *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.