2006 Jeep Liberty Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Jeep Liberty, 2% of the 1,372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2006 Jeep just stop working, came out of work and would not turn over,ECM box went bad on my Jeep. This is a common problem per my mechanic the on board ( brain ) computer ecu, ECM and ec box must be recalled or else this issue is on the purchasers like us. Fords had the same problem back in 96. Your part for may 2006 Jeep ECM can not be located anywhere in the united states, how is this possible????????”
NHTSA complaint #11218801, filed 2019-06, 97,000 miles“I put my car into 4wd for a minute and came to a complete stop and took it completely out of 4wd. It stayed stuck in 4wd and after burning up my engine it broke my front passenger side axle and now I have to pay $800 for repairs. I have never used my 4wd and we are stuck in a snowstorm in the mountain close to portland, oregon and I cant get anywhere.”
NHTSA complaint #10563365, filed 2014-02, 82,200 miles“I tried to make a u turn road was narrow so I had to back up and got stuck in the snow . I rocked it back and forth a few times and then we noticed smoke and fire coming out from under the hood .we got out of the vehicle and within 10 minutes the whole Jeep was on fire! There was no damage to the vehicle when I got stuck not a clew why this vehicle would have started on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10564682, filed 2014-02, 87,000 miles“While driving the vehicle stopped developing power. Wide open throttle was applied, the vehicle decelerated to approximately 30mph until I was able to pull over. The engine was running extremely rough and would not generate power. I shut it down, waiting a approximately 1 minute and restarted the engine where it ran normally. This problem has happened approximately 5 times in the past year.”
NHTSA complaint #10514270, filed 2013-05, 100,000 miles“Dashboard lights for electronic stability control, and traction control come on and stayed lit until after turning the motor off. The systems don't seem to function when the lights are on. This occurs several times a month with no apparent reason, ie: not slippery conditions, weather is variable. I noticed another driver said it happens when their lights are on. I always drive with my lights on, so I don't know if that is a factor.”
NHTSA complaint #10577488, filed 2014-04, 100,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 44 | 11% |
| 2011 | 22 | 12% |
| 2010 | 20 | 10% |
| 2009 | 7 | 6% |
| 2008 | 31 | 6% |
| 2007 | 16 | 2% |
| 2006 | 30 | 2% |
| 2005 | 30 | 3% |
| 2004 | 32 | 3% |
| 2003 | 25 | 2% |
| 2002 | 74 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Liberty
430 complaintsFuel system
365 complaintsSuspension
196 complaintsElectrical system
147 complaintsBody and structure
131 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
76 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsAir bags
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Jeep Liberty
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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