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Model Year Problem Record

Jeep Wrangler 2006 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

730Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
20Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System483 complaints

483 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension73 complaints

73 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train58 complaints

58 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 05V460000, 06V147000, 15V222000.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

05V460000Reported October 6, 2005 - 256,409 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 256,409 vehicles across all affected models.

06V147000Reported May 3, 2006 - 6,876 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 2006. The campaign covers an estimated 6,876 vehicles across all affected models.

15V222000Reported April 15, 2015 - 43,939 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 15, 2015. The campaign covers an estimated 43,939 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

PE06015Opened April 20, 2006 - Closed June 13, 2006

CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 06V147000.

PE06015Opened April 20, 2006 - Closed June 13, 2006

CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE. Resulted in recall campaign 06V147000.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200620
200711
200829
200931
2010172
2011160
2012100
201348
201440
201551
201629
20179
201811
20196
20206
20212
20221
20232
20252
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.