2006 Jeep Liberty Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 76about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,372 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 76 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Jeep Liberty, 6% of the 1,372 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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“Car will not blow out cold air but works for a moment then just hot air. Thought it needed freon but I am being told new compressor is required $700.00. I spoke to another mechanic who thought the clutch part is the real issue. The car is garage kept and well maintained. Replacing clutch first. I have seen several similar complaints online too. Windows 3 of 4 have dropped.”
NHTSA complaint #10526039, filed 2013-07, 75,000 miles“Transmission broke! Every owner of a 2005 or 2006 Jeep Liberty diesel that I have spoken with,has had to rebuild or replace their transmission.the manufacture had a recall to tune down engine to help prevent problem,I had this done,but this is only a temp fix,(a band-aid). The real problem is a weak link in the tranny,(the torque converter). When the torque converter fails it destroys the transmission.. Which is what just happened to me. My Jeep is 8 years old, but I only had 68,000 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604358, filed 2014-06, 68,000 miles“Hard to get 4-wheel drive in gear. I had service tech. Talk me thru since it wasn't working properly. 4-wheel drive lever/gear broke completely on feb. 3, 2014.”
NHTSA complaint #10562660, filed 2014-02, 29,000 milesRelated recalls
- 15V222000Apr 15, 2015Chrysler (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…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2006, Wrangler 2006, Dodge Viper Coupe 2006
- 05V460000Oct 6, 2005On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor…Covers: Jeep Liberty 2005–2006, Chrysler 300 2005–2006, Dodge Magnum 2005–2006 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220471Feb 22, 2021Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
- 10030347Nov 6, 2009Chrysler/jeep: flash: esp system may prematurely activate momentarily when negotiating a curve or mil illumination due to diagnostic trouble code p0340, p0344 or p0116. This…
- 10023652Dec 13, 2007This bulletin involves selectively erasing and reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with new software.
- 10021426Mar 20, 2007Improved hill climb capability in reverse or dtc's p1713 / p1776.
- 10020935Dec 9, 2006Flash 42rle - improved hill climb capability in reverse or diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1713/p1776.
- 10021256Dec 1, 2006Transmission torque converter may fail. Failure may cause a rattling sound in neutral or park positions. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) may illuminate. Transmission problems…
- 10021239Aug 25, 2006Powertrain control module initialization.
- 10020668Aug 1, 2006Reprogram the transmission control module (tcm) for aftermarket scanning tools.
- 10019750Jul 14, 2006Flash: enhanced torque converter, glow plug, skim operation.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 34 | 9% |
| 2011 | 10 | 6% |
| 2010 | 12 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 30 | 6% |
| 2007 | 40 | 6% |
| 2006 | 76 | 6% |
| 2005 | 97 | 9% |
| 2004 | 52 | 5% |
| 2003 | 64 | 5% |
| 2002 | 84 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Liberty
430 complaintsFuel system
365 complaintsSuspension
196 complaintsElectrical system
147 complaintsBody and structure
131 complaintsOther or unknown
60 complaintsBrakes
56 complaintsSteering
51 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsElectronic stability control
35 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsEngine
30 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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