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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2006 Jeep Liberty recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 10
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,371
Latest campaign: May 1, 2018

Recall summary by component10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Suspension	4	May 1, 2018	18V278000 12V085000 09E039000 06V288000
Power train	2	Apr 15, 2015	15V222000 05V460000
Electrical system	2	Mar 9, 2007	07V089000 06V036000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Jun 19, 2013	13V252000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Mar 9, 2006	06V072000

Safety recalls10

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 1, 2018Latest campaign


May 1, 201818V278000	Suspension: rear A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V278000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V278000 · May 1, 2018
Apr 15, 201515V222000	Power train: clutch assembly pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V222000 What's wrong 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. Risk If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash. 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. Campaign NHTSA 15V222000 · Apr 15, 2015
Jun 19, 201313V252000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V252000 What's wrong 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. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. 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). Campaign NHTSA 13V252000 · Jun 19, 2013
Mar 5, 201212V085000	Suspension: rear A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V085000 What's wrong 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. Risk A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. 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. Campaign NHTSA 12V085000 · Mar 5, 2012
Jun 19, 200909E039000	Suspension THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE… DetailsHide details for campaign 09E039000 What's wrong ROCK KRAWLER IS RECALLING 44 PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLE LISTED ABOVE. THESE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS WERE PRODUCED WITH GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS INSTEAD OF THE PROPER GRADE 5 CARRIAGE BOLTS. THE IMPROPER GRADE 2 CARRIAGE BOLTS COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE FOR THE BOTTOM STRUT FORK. Risk THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF EFFECTIVE LIFT AND LOWERING OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLE, POSSIBLY CREATING THE DRIVER TO PANIC WHICH COULD POSSIBLY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy ROCK KRAWLER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15. 2008. ALL THE AFFECTED UNTITS HAVE BEEN REMEDIED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROCK KRAWLER AT 1-518-270-9822. Campaign NHTSA 09E039000 · Jun 19, 2009
Mar 9, 200707V089000	Electrical system THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V089000 What's wrong ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VALEO HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC), THE BLOWER MOTOR MAY OVERHEAT. Risk THIS COULD CAUSE AN INTERIOR FIRE. 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. Campaign NHTSA 07V089000 · Mar 9, 2007

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,371

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1,371Complaints filed

40Involving a crash

19Involving a fire

26Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Visibility	394	29	1	1	4
Fuel system	203	15	2	0	1
Suspension	196	14	10	0	1
Gasoline	183	13	2	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	164	12	0	1	1
Electrical system	147	11	2	8	3
Structure	131	10	2	0	0
Power train	76	6	4	2	0
Unknown or other	54	4	1	1	0
Service brakes	54	4	6	0	1
Steering	51	4	4	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	42	3	0	2	0
Visibility/wiper	38	3	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	32	2	0	1	0
Air bags	31	2	13	0	10

22 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“The front passenger side lower ball joint corroded, failed, or detached while I was driving, causing the front of the car to basically fall onto the tire/steering to fail.”
Filed 09/12/2026 · ODI 11763816
Air bags
“Two of my sons were involved in a rollover accident. Thankfully, they are ok with minor injuries and bruising. However, none of the airbags deployed.”
Filed 08/03/2026 · ODI 11754588
Suspension
“ball joint recall was issues and done on paper in August 2006 on the Jeep liberty.”
Filed 07/21/2026 · ODI 11751878

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2006 Jeep Liberty recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Liberty have?

NHTSA lists 10 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Jeep Liberty. The most recent, 18V278000 (reported May 1, 2018), concerns suspension. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2006 Jeep Liberty recalls for?

The largest group is suspension, with 4 campaigns. Others: power train (2), electrical system (2), fuel system, gasoline (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2006 Jeep Liberty?

Visibility is the most-reported component, named in 394 complaints out of 1,371 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 40 crashs and 19 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 Jeep Liberty?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Mopar recall lookup (Jeep). That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Jeep dealer.

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