Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Jeep Wrangler

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 854 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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 06V147000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
6,876
Reported to NHTSA
2006-05-03
Owners notified
2006-08-07

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline35535,704 mi
Fuel/propulsion system11848,000 mi
Steering8326,000 mi
Suspension6033,340 mi
Power train3754,700 mi
Electrical system2165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1535,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1424,000 mi
Wheels1350,000 mi
Suspension: front1235,756 mi
Tires1225,000 mi
Unknown or other1238,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly113,000 mi
Engine1072,681 mi
Structure: body820,000 mi
Fuel system, other733,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor711,600 mi
Power train: manual transmission6500 mi
Air bags4—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap323,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel21,771 mi
Seat belts229,700 mi
Service brakes2109,000 mi
Steering: column26,900 mi
Structure2—
Visibility27,670 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system223,822 mi
Visibility: windshield213,900 mi
Electrical system: ignition149,280 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch190,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring1145,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash156,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)1156,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system18,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly148,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine118,588 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system135,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control112 mi
Equipment15,049 mi
Latches/locks/linkages18,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1850 mi
Power train: automatic transmission134,195 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift134,195 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)174 mi
Power train: driveline124,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage11,079 mi
Seats1156,000 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly1—
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection113,000 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments165,000 mi
Structure: frame and members124,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar172,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems127,000 mi
Vehicle speed control119,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor123,822 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element110,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear110,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs112,800 mi

The 2005 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2007 model has roughly the same number of 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.