2006 Jeep Wrangler Owner Complaints

Unrecalled, unreplaced TAKATA air bags. This particular Jeep has been operated in high temperature/high humidity conditions and which was known to the manufacturers to cause potentially fatal injuries to the driver and front seat passenger. The truck was built by Daimler Chrysler (2006), and neither they, nor the successor companies Fiat/Chrysler and Stellantis have made no efforts whatsoever to contact the owners (I am the original owner from day 1) to effect repair or replacement of the defective air bags and initiator units. The unit was extensively operated in the Paris , Texas area for 2-1/2 years in extremely high humidity/hot temperatures in normal service. They should be considered compromised by your own tests done in the 2006-2012 period.

NHTSA ID

11703575

Incident

Jan 31, 2008

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 override it and prevent the engine from cutting out. It can happen without warning, and de[pending on the skill level of the driver, an accident can easily result. PLUS there are NO repair parts for the ECU/PCU in the parts system, resulting in an unsafe and unmaintainable vehicle on the highways. The ECU /PCU was used one year only, so the Chrysler engineers knew they had a defect. No older Jeep used this particular unit and no younger ones used it either!

NHTSA ID

11703574

Incident

Nov 11, 2025

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 vehicle, but it has larger percentage of rust than other vehicles I have owned and I do not believe it should be this deteriorated. I believe there must have been a manufacturing defect in the design (water/dirt) can get trapped in the frame or the material used was of insufficient corrosion resistance. Component Malfunction: Frame Structural Integrity Safety Risk: Drivetrain/Suspension could detach from vehicle causing safety risk to occupant of vehicle or nearby pedestrians/vehicles/structures. Inspected by dealership: Dealership did not mention it, probably because this is a 'known' issue that they don't have a fix for. (Frame replacement is expensive) Inspected by police: Indiana does not require inspections. (No) Warning Lamps: No. Symptoms appeared in 2020, seem to have accelerated over the last two years/5000 miles.

NHTSA ID

11528445

Incident

Jun 22, 2023

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.

NHTSA ID

11506817

Incident

Feb 12, 2023

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 Takata air bag initiator units that are prone to an over 50% dangerous explosion failure rate when actuated. Given that this vehicle is soon to be exported to an equally high heat and humidity environment in service, may I ask why haven't you required Chrysler/Jeep to recall and repair the units in question? Given that there are no doubt several million Jeep Wranglers and Wrangler Unlimiteds with these Takata units in them, it is an unconscionable mistake to allow them to continue in daily service in an unrepaired or updated condition. When, not if these units fail, the results can result in serious injuries and deaths.

NHTSA ID

11498135

Incident

Dec 19, 2022

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 repaired by manufacturer for newer Jeep Wranglers. Currently no manufacturer ownership on remediation issue and/or recall for 2005-2006 model year Jeep Wranglers.

NHTSA ID

11422483

Incident

Jun 27, 2021

WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK WITH FUEL, THE FUEL SPLASHES OUT GOING OVER ME, MY FENDERS, SIDE OF JEEP AND THE GROUND. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.AND JEEP SHOULD BE LIABLE. GOD FORBID IF THIS CAUSED A FATALITY.

NHTSA ID

11399449

Incident

Sep 15, 2000

Mileage

75,000 mi

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 ENGINE CONTROL MESSAGE NOT RECEIVED DATA LIST FOR TCM IS READING 1023 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR 1.10 VOLTS HAVING CODE P0613 TCM IS FAULTY.

NHTSA ID

11354298

Incident

Aug 22, 2020

Mileage

125,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11353052

Incident

Sep 3, 2020

Mileage

91,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11351353

Incident

Aug 22, 2020

EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY FUEL TANK, 1/2 A SECOND AFTER THE PUMP SHUTS OFF, A SIGNIFICANT OF FUEL COMES RUSHING OUT ON TO THE GROUND.

NHTSA ID

11318408

Incident

Mar 16, 2020

Mileage

37,000 mi

EXPERIENCING THE "DEATH WOBBLE" AT 55 MPH. SLOWING DOWN OR SPEEDING UP WILL CAUSE IT TO GO AWAY.HAPPENS ABOUT 33% OF THE TIME WHILE ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING.

NHTSA ID

11316070

Incident

Mar 3, 2020

Mileage

70,000 mi

DEATH WOBBLE- BRAKING AT 55MPH, HITTING BUMP AT 55 + MPH. ON GOING. DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS WAS ADDRESSED FOR 2015-2016 BUT THE COMPONENTS IN MY JEEP ARE THE SAME AS NEWER JEEPS AND IS A DANGER FOR OLDER JEEPS.

NHTSA ID

11298817

Incident

Jan 1, 2015

Mileage

76,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND STATED THAT THE BATTERY ALMOST FAILED AND THE 02 OXYGEN HEAT SENSOR WAS NOT ABLE TO COMPLETE THE FINAL TEST OF REPROGRAMMING. ALSO, THE ACTION SENSOR HEAT MODULE COULD NOT BE REPROGRAMMED. THE CONTACT CALLED AUBURN CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1901 GRASS VALLEY HWY, AUBURN, CA 95603, (888) 268-8026) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000.

NHTSA ID

11289658

Incident

Dec 5, 2019

Mileage

50,000 mi

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT THAT RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING 4 TIMES. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY ON IMPACT WHICH RESULTED IN THE DRIVER SUSTAINING MULTIPLE BROKEN BONES IN THE FACE. THEN, DURING THE FIRST ROLL, THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED DUE TO A FAULTY SEAT BELT LATCH WHICH RESULTED IN VERY SERIOUS CRITICAL INJURIES INCLUDING A BROKEN BACK. IF THESE SAFETY FEATURES WOULD HAVE WORKED, THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE IN THE SITUATION THAT SHE IS IN AND SUFFERING THROUGH LOTS OF PAIN AND LIFE CHANGING INJURIES.

NHTSA ID

11265406

Incident

Sep 21, 2019

Mileage

130,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM), PART OF THE COMPUTER, FAILS AND MANIFESTS AS A FAILURE TO SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, OVER REVVING, LOUD THUDS/CLUNKS WHEN IT DOES SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND. COMPUTER (TCM) CAN BE RESET IF BATTERY (+) DISCONNECTED AND GROUNDED OUT. THIS PROBLEM IS NOT RARE, ESTIMATE SEVERAL 1,000 JEEP WRANGLERS '05 AND '06 WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ARE EXPERIENCING THIS NOW OR WILL. CHRYSLER HAS NO INTEREST IN REPAIRS OR PROVIDING PARTS. FROM JEEP FORUMS, BEST GUESS IS A RESISTOR OR CAPACITOR ON THE COMPUTER MOTHERBOARD FAILS OR CRITICAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WERE POORLY/INCORRECTED SOLDERED LEADING TO INSUFFICIENT AND INCONSISTENT CONNECTIVITY.

NHTSA ID

11252210

Incident

Feb 15, 2017

Mileage

100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AVENTURA CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (2198 NE 163RD ST, NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33162, (305) 493-5000) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER THAT HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V222000 (POWER TRAIN). THE DEALER VERIFIED THE RECALL AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR AS WELL AS THE OTHER MAINTENANCE REPAIRS. WHEN THE CONTACT WENT TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE, THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT BACK WHEN THE PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CHECKED BACK WITH THE DEALER SIX TO SEVEN TIMES BOTH IN PERSON AND ON THE PHONE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD TO INITIATE THE CALLS SINCE THE DEALER NEVER CALLED BACK OVER A THREE MONTH TIMEFRAME. THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CENTER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THEY WOULD RESEARCH THE MATTER AND CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE CONTACT HAD NOT HEARD BACK FROM THE RECALL CENTER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. *TT CONSUMER STATED NO INCIDENT OR CRASH HAVE OCCURRED AT THIS TIME. SAFETY RECALL IS FOR CLUTCH INTERLOCK SWITCH. *JB

NHTSA ID

11196657

Incident

Jan 28, 2019

Mileage

75,000 mi

HELLO, I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A LEAKING DOOR SEAL ON MY 2006 WRANGLER. THE SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, BUT CONTINUES TO LEAK. WHEN IT RAINS, WATER COLLECTS ON THE FLOOR CREATING A WET AND SLIPPERY CONDITION THAT MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, AS THE HEEL SLIPS WHILE OPERATING THE PEDALS. FURTHERMORE, THE WATER LEAK CAUSES A MOLD CONDITION THAT IS HARMFUL TO HEALTH. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU CAN DO. THANK YOU.

NHTSA ID

11175831

Incident

Feb 8, 2019

Mileage

117,000 mi

WHEN FILLING THE WRANGLER WITH FUEL, THE TANK CONSISTENTLY AND REGULARLY OVERFILLS AND SPITS FUEL OUT OF THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK TOWARDS THE GAS PUMP NOZZLE, THE PERSON FILLING THE WRANGLER, THE EXTERIOR OF THE WRANGLER, AND ONTO THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE WRANGLER. THERE IS A TSB FOR REPAIR OF THIS ISSUE, BUT MY YEAR IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY COVERED BY THAT TSB. PLEASE HELP.

NHTSA ID

11175824

Incident

Feb 9, 2019

Mileage

117,000 mi

I'VE BEEN BATTLING BAD SHIFTING PROBLEMS AND SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TRYING TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. AFTER REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION, LOTS OF DIAGNOSTIC FEES, AND NOW A PCM MODULE. I'VE LEARNED AFTER 8 MONTHS, THAT CHRYSLER CAN'T SEEM TO SOLVE THE PCM PROBLEM AND LEFT THE AFTERMARKET TO RESOLVE IT. I LUCKILY FOUND A COMPANY WHO CAN RESOLVE IT. TRIBAL KNOWLEDGE IS THAT CHRYSLER COULDN'T FIGURE IT OUT AND SOME PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!

NHTSA ID

11153005

Incident

Nov 16, 2018

Mileage

14,500 mi

WHEN 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.

NHTSA ID

11153004

Incident

Nov 19, 2018

Mileage

2,500 mi

DEATH 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.

NHTSA ID

11152470

Incident

Nov 16, 2018

Mileage

169,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11152355

Incident

Oct 24, 2018

Mileage

167,740 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11141226

Incident

Oct 17, 2018

Mileage

129,000 mi

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.

NHTSA ID

11130007

Incident

Sep 10, 2018

Mileage

180,000 mi