The 2006 Jeep Wrangler has 730 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are fuel system and gasoline. Owners most often flag poor on-road handling and ride quality: vehicle wanders, requires constant steering input, rides rough. frequency: very frequent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2006 Jeep Wrangler vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 13 Wrangler model years we track, complaint volume runs from 102 (2003) to 2,656 (2021). With 730 complaints, the 2006 Wrangler sits belowthe model's median of 962.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Campaign 15V222000Chrysler (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 pos…
power train:clutch assembly
Campaign 06V147000ON 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.
power train:automatic transmission
Campaign 05V460000ON 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 POSI…
Mixed sentiment with a clear division based on intended use. The vehicle is universally praised for its exceptional off-road capability, iconic styling, the ability to remove the top and doors, and a strong, supportive owner community.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Wrangler. See the full Wrangler owner picture and every model year.
Used Wrangler listings typically run $34,596–$45,351 across 2024 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Wrangler year side by side to see how 2006 ranks against the rest.