2006 Jeep Liberty Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the seats of the 2006 Jeep Liberty, 1% of the 1,372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,250 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The bracket that is riveted to the seat frame/pan and bolted to the seat back fractured into two pieces. The bracket on each side of the frame failed under normal use conditions. I purchased a replacement used frame and upon did-assembly discovered the same failure. This could be a fatal condition in a crash, especially if there is a passenger in the rear seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11075718, filed 2018-03, 130,000 miles“Driver seat recliner handle broke off while making the needed adjustment, the operation of the recliner on both driver and passenger is extremely hard. With or with out a load applied to the back. Drive seat is now restricted in movement at a 25 degree angle. Passenger recliner will only work if you are out side the Jeep and assist from the back seat to move the seat back forwards and backwards.”
NHTSA complaint #10342190, filed 2010-07, 107,000 miles“2006 Jeep Liberty seat fabric stains very easily -- water stains. No apparent way to clean it and keep it clean. Also 3 out of 4 window regulators have been replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10242086, filed 2008-09, 10,000 miles“The fabric of all of the seats in my Jeep stain extremely easily. Even water stains the seats beyond repair. You can imagine how difficult this is living in new orleans where it rains often. I have had the seats professionally cleaned 5+ times and I work very hard to keep them clean, but still nothing helps. They are now discolored and have a foul smell from just the water droplets alone. I have a couple friends that also have this make and model of vehicle and they all have the same problem. Something is wrong with the integrity of the seat fabric. Something should be done about this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10445106, filed 2012-01“The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH with the driver's heated seat activated, the seat warmer became overheated and burned a hole through the seat. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 87,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10575848, filed 2014-03, 87,500 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 16 | 4% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 1% |
| 2007 | 7 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 5 | 0% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 5 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 10% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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