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2006 Vehicles: Recalls, Complaints & Safety Data

Every 2006 model-year vehicle in our database with enough NHTSA data to publish, ranked by the number of complaints owners have filed. Because all of these vehicles are the same model year, they have had the same amount of time in which reports could accumulate.

Complaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.

Vehicles listed2006 model years that clear the threshold at which we publish a vehicle page.
1,323
across 175 makes
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
72,893
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2,005
distinct campaigns naming a vehicle of this year
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
230

2006 vehicles by owner-reported complaint volume

60 vehicles of 1,323, most-reported first

2006 model-year vehicles ranked by owner-reported complaint count
#VehicleComplaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.90 daysRecallsInvestigationsIssue IndexThe Vehicle Issue Index is our own informational metric, not an official safety rating and not a reliability prediction.
1Chevrolet Cobalt2,33006157.0
2Pontiac G61,91027460.6
3Jeep Commander1,63506559.0
4Toyota Prius1,43906360.7
5Honda Civic1,402015052.6
6Jeep Liberty1,372310559.3
7Ford Freestyle1,30001142.9
8Dodge Charger1,29415455.9
9Jeep Grand Cherokee1,28006257.0
10Saturn Ion1,23506255.7
11Chevrolet Malibu1,11509051.9
12Chevrolet Trailblazer1,10818461.8
13Hyundai Sonata1,047011559.2
14Toyota Sienna1,017111358.8
15Chevrolet Hhr1,00606049.9
16Chrysler 3001,00204357.2
17Dodge Durango852110761.2
18Toyota Corolla839010466.8
19Nissan Pathfinder83705151.0
20Nissan Altima82404050.8
21Nissan Murano80304253.8
22Dodge 1500792012460.1
23Toyota Tacoma782011158.7
24Nissan Xterra78005151.9
25Ford Fusion73015154.1
26Jeep Wrangler73003152.8
27Chrysler Pacifica72601446.0
28Toyota RAV4704011256.3
29Honda Odyssey70304154.3
30Chrysler 300C69801344.7
31Chevrolet Equinox69500034.3
32Dodge Ram 250067029560.8
33Ford Explorer63004047.1
34Nissan Frontier61717255.2
35Ford F-150585114263.9
36Volkswagen Jetta58006047.6
37Nissan Maxima57602044.8
38Volkswagen Passat57607153.3
39Toyota Tundra545013361.3
40Chevrolet Impala52402156.2
41BMW 325I51507359.4
42Ford Escape46405153.9
43Chrysler Town And Country43104460.4
44Nissan Titan43007154.8
45Honda Accord430017464.5
46Ford Mustang42429359.5
47Mercedes-Benz E35039914257.9
48Honda CR-V398013563.1
49Kia Sedona38507050.7
50Toyota 4Runner38115259.6
51Toyota Highlander Hybrid37006362.1
52Chevrolet Corvette36505456.2
53Ford Five Hundred36401144.1
54Hummer H336114053.1
55Toyota Avalon36017056.7
56Chevrolet Silverado 150035920040.1
57Ford Freestar35603353.8
58GMC Envoy35219361.7
59Chrysler Pt Cruiser34901250.0
60Buick Lucerne33004155.6

Showing the 60 most-reported of 1,323 2006 vehicles. The rest are reachable through their make and model pages.

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.