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2006 Jeep Wrangler 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: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 730
Latest campaign: Apr 15, 2015

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	3	Apr 15, 2015	15V222000 06V147000 05V460000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 15, 2015Latest campaign


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
May 3, 200606V147000	Power train: clutch assembly UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 06V147000 What's wrong 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. Risk UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. 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. Campaign NHTSA 06V147000 · May 3, 2006
Oct 6, 200505V460000	Power train: automatic transmission IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 05V460000 What's wrong 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. Risk IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. 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. Campaign NHTSA 05V460000 · Oct 6, 2005

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

May 3, 200606V147000

Power train: clutch assembly

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 06V147000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE, AND ENGINE STALLING COULD OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 06V147000 · May 3, 2006

Oct 6, 200505V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

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

DetailsHide details for campaign 05V460000

What's wrong: 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.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
Campaign: NHTSA 05V460000 · Oct 6, 2005

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 component730

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

730Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

24Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel system	361	49	0	0	11
Gasoline	355	49	0	0	11
Fuel/propulsion system	118	16	0	1	4
Steering	86	12	1	0	5
Suspension	72	10	1	0	4
Power train	57	8	1	2	1
Electrical system	26	4	0	3	0
Service brakes	23	3	2	0	1
Hydraulic	21	3	2	0	1
Engine and engine cooling	20	3	1	1	0
Wheels	14	2	0	0	0
Tires	14	2	1	0	2
Structure	12	2	0	1	0
Unknown or other	12	2	1	0	1
Engine	9	1	0	1	0

9 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

Engine
“The ECU/PCU has developed a failure to control the idle air intake valve due to an unrepairable defect on the computer. IT can shut the engine down without warning while running, especially when approaching stops.”
Filed 12/07/2025 · ODI 11703574
Air bags
“Unrecalled, unreplaced TAKATA air bags. This particular Jeep has been operated in high temperature/high humidity conditions and which was known to the manufacturers to cause potentially fatal injuries to the driver and…”
Filed 12/07/2025 · ODI 11703575
Structure
“The frame of this vehicle has deteriorated to the point of becoming a safety hazard.”
Filed 06/23/2023 · ODI 11528445

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2006 Jeep Wrangler recall questions

How many recalls does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The most recent, 15V222000 (reported April 15, 2015), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2006 Jeep Wrangler recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

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

Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 361 complaints out of 730 filed with NHTSA (49%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

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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