The 2006 Jeep Wrangler has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 307,224 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 852 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN15V2220002015-04-1543,939 affected
Defect
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…
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.
POWER TRAIN06V1470002006-05-036,876 affected
Defect
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
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.
POWER TRAIN05V4600002005-10-06256,409 affected
Defect
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
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
355
11injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
118
1fires4injuries
STEERING
83
1crashes5injuries
SUSPENSION
60
1crashes4injuries
POWER TRAIN
37
1crashes2fires1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
21
2fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
14
2crashes1injuries
WHEELS
13
SUSPENSION:FRONT
12
Total complaints852
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The ecu/pcu has developed a failure to control the idle air intake valve due to an unrepairable defect on the computer. It can shut the engine down without warning while running, especially when approaching stops. It requires the operator to try to control the issue using the accelerator pedal to…”
“The frame of this vehicle has deteriorated to the point of becoming a safety hazard. The frame has rusted through over 50% of the thickness (internally) and has broken through to the outside in several areas around where the suspension and transmission attach. I recognize that this is an older…”
“The transmission has been shifting very hard and erratic for years and if I hit a bump the steering wheel shakes violently. Has been doing these things since almost new the dealer would not fix any of it.”
“December 19th, 2022 gentlemen/ladies: this vehicle has been operated over five (5) of its sixteen (16) years in east and west texas, in an extremely high heat and high humidity environment. It has been also in central illinois for about 9 years in a similar environment, and it is known to have the…”
“Vehicle’s inlet check valve for gas tank does not work properly when tank is filled at fueling stations. Does not trigger gas pumps to stop causing overflow and spilling on person / clothing / vehicle and gas station property. This is a known issue for 2005-2006 jeep wranglers. The issue was…”
“Fuel overflows when the tank is filled. The auto-shutoff doesn't work. It happens every time I fill the tank, no matter what gas station. This is a safety and environmental hazard.”
“Every time I fill the jeep up with gas, large amount of fuel spills out before the fill gun can stop it. I have been to many different gas station and it happens at all of them. This is a very dangerous, many others with my year jeep have filled complaints and got the issue fix.”
“The vehicle while operating under normal driving conditions had a check engine light appear. A certified mechanic found the tcm was faulty. Findings: p0218 high temp operation activated. P0714 transmission temp sensor intermittent. P0613 internal tcm problem. Instrument cluster: 1 tcm/single board…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE06015 Opened 2006-04-20 · closed 2006-06-13
CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE
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…
InvestigationPE06015 Opened 2006-04-20 · closed 2006-06-13
CLUTCH LINKAGE FAILURE
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…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler as of
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