Model year record

2006 Jeep Liberty

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,829 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V278000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 239,904
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-05-01
Owners notified: 2018-06-26

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

Safety risk

A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V222000

Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Component: Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected: 43,939
Reported to NHTSA: 2015-04-15
Owners notified: 2015-08-31

Defect description

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 break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.

Safety risk

If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V252000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected: 1,560,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2013-06-19
Owners notified: 2014-08-01

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V085000

Suspension: rear

Component: Suspension: rear
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Vehicles affected: 346,900
Reported to NHTSA: 2012-03-05
Owners notified: 2012-03-26

Defect description

IN JUNE 2012, CHRYSLER EXPANDED THIS RECALL TO INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES, REPRESENTING AN ADDITIONAL 137,176 VEHICLES. THIS RECALL NOW CONCERNS CERTAIN MY 2004-2007 JEEP LIBERTY VEHICLES. THE TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES BEING RECALLED IS NOW 346,900. THESE VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 3, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2007. THE RECALL ADDRESSES THOSE VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS THAT CAN EXPERIENCE A REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE DUE TO EXCESSIVE CORROSION DUE TO APPLICATION OF ROAD SALTS DURING WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Safety risk

A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

CHRYSLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V089000

Electrical system

Component: Electrical system
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 149,605
Reported to NHTSA: 2007-03-09
Owners notified: 2007-05-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V288000

Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

Component: Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 826,687
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-08-03
Owners notified: 2006-09-11

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE CONSTANT TENSION FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS MAY EXPERIENCE CONTAMINATION. IF THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD WITH THIS CONDITION, THE BALL JOINT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE WEAR AND LOOSENESS.

Safety risk

WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM THE STEERING KNUCKLE CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V072000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 27
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-03-09
Owners notified: 2006-03-14

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS." AN INCORRECT RIGHT FRONT DOOR LATCH REINFORCEMENT PLATE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE SECONDARY DOOR LATCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

THIS INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR BECOMING FORCED OPEN AND AN UNBELTED PASSENGER BEING EJECTED DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE LATCH ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR LATCH REINFORCEMENT PLATE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V036000

Electrical system: wiring: front underhood

Component: Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 15,536
Reported to NHTSA: 2006-02-09
Owners notified: 2006-04-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN TWO WHEEL DRIVE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.7 LITER ENGINES, THE LEFT OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING HARNESS MAY CONTACT THE EXHAUST PIPE.

Safety risk

DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OXYGEN SENSOR WIRING HARNESS TAKEOUT FOR DAMAGE. IF THE TAKEOUT IS DAMAGED, THE WIRING WILL BE REPAIRED AND A TIE WRAP INSTALLED TO SECURE THE EXCESS LENGTH OF WIRING HARNESS. IF THERE IS NO DAMAGE, A TIE WRAP WILL BE INSTALLED TO SECURE THE EXCESS LENGTH OF THE WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component: Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected: 256,409
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-10-06
Owners notified: 2005-11-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Visibility: power window devices and controls	256	44,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	177	50,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	165	84,000 mi
Suspension	162	110,000 mi
Visibility	125	44,000 mi
Electrical system	120	61,000 mi
Structure	80	66,600 mi
Unknown or other	54	72,000 mi
Power train	50	80,000 mi
Steering	47	88,500 mi
Structure: body	46	90,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint	38	44,854 mi
Visibility/wiper	38	65,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	32	78,000 mi
Engine	30	100,000 mi
Air bags	29	78,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	27	66,525 mi
Wheels	24	90,000 mi
Service brakes	22	98,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	20	25,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	17	44,500 mi
Fuel system, diesel	17	40,000 mi
Exterior lighting	16	87,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	16	47,600 mi
Equipment	14	38,500 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	12	40,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	11	70,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	9	30,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	9	2,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel	7	5,300 mi
Seats	7	87,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	6	5,350 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	6	13,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	5	26,750 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	5	3,604 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility	5	93,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	5	6,500 mi
Suspension: rear	5	31,000 mi
Tires	4	60,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	3	1,500 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)	3	6,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	3	13,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	3	5,350 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	3	8,000 mi
Seat belts	3	102,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	3	35,108 mi
Steering: column	3	53,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor	3	2,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	3	24 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer	2	168,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	3,328 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger	2	14,850 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	5,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	2	20,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	2	75,000 mi
Fuel system, other	2	20,000 mi
Interior lighting	2	1,628 mi
Parking brake	2	75,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	1,195 mi
Power train: manual transmission	2	32,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring	2	20,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	2	100 mi
Structure: body: door	2	16,000 mi
Structure: frame and members	2	10,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems	2	15,000 mi
Traction control system	2	43,420 mi
Trailer hitches	2	114,664 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	2	48 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	35,319 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	2	37,500 mi
Air bags: frontal	1	—
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	3,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	2,864 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	97,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	35,319 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys	1	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	1	35,108 mi
Exterior lighting: back up lights	1	5,350 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	—
Exterior lighting: tail lights	1	120,000 mi
Firerelated	1	124,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	1	—
Fuel system, diesel: pre-heater	1	32,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	1	24,359 mi
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	39,327 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock	1	70,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	40,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift	1	32,500 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	1	53,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	40,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	15,500 mi
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly	1	53,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	26,750 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	15,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	31,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	1	—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar	1	135,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)	1	53,000 mi
Steering: linkages: drag: power assist system	1	20,000 mi
Structure: body: hood	1	53,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields	1	140,000 mi
Suspension: front	1	—
Suspension: front: control arm	1	41,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint	1	76,803 mi
Unknown	1	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	1	258 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	8,913 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.