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730 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 3 active recall campaigns on file.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
Upon filling the gas tank there is consistent fuel spill back. Fuel spews from the filler opening. Second owner, not sure if this has been occurring prior to date and mileage above. *kb
During every fill up of gas, the nozzle does not shut down in time and fuel shoots out of the fill tube all over anyone filling the tank and onto the ground. There are hundreds of people complaining of the same thing, all with Jeep wranglers. *tr
Overspill during refueling, every time. Fuel does not stop automatically and overflows (spews) out onto side of vehicle, onto pavement and also onto driver's clothes. This has happened at numerous different gas stations and pumps. This presents a very dangerous situation and…
1. Failure apparent since beginning of ownership. 2. Fuel spills out of gas tank upon filling the gas tank in a normal fashion. Failure occurs every time gas tank is filled completely. Gas spills out of tank, over the outside of the vehicle, and on to the ground at the gas…
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If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distance, and engine stalling could occur which could result in a crash.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 730 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Jeep Wrangler has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
The 2006 Jeep Wrangler is a higher-risk ownership prospect. Repair exposure runs above average — only with money set aside and eyes open. The record behind that call: Steering: 86 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 17,680–45,000 mi; Powertrain: 50 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 14,500–74,000 mi; Reliability score 6.2/10 — around the segment average; 3 recall campaigns on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is fuel system, with 360 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 39,057 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop.
The fuel system is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 39,057 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 730 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,200, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.