2006 Jeep Wrangler Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 57about this part
- Share
- 8%of 730 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 57 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 8% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 3 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.
“I've been battling bad shifting problems and spent thousands of dollars trying to resolve the issue. After replacing the transmission, lots of diagnostic fees, and now a PCM module. I've learned after 8 months, that chrysler can't seem to solve the PCM problem and left the aftermarket to resolve it. I luckily found a company who can resolve it. Tribal knowledge is that chrysler couldn't figure it out and some parts are no longer available. This is unacceptable!”
NHTSA complaint #11153005, filed 2018-11, 14,500 miles“2006 Jeep Wrangler unlimited after getting fuel filled I pull out of station and it starts hesitating and then stalls in middle of street. It nearly caused an accident from car behind me I had to restart and it would stall and bog few more times then run ok. …”
NHTSA complaint #10700879, filed 2015-03, 104,230 miles“I was driving my 2006 Jeep Wrangler rubicon manual 6 speed transmission with less than 15,000 miles on it when without warning it stopped accelerating. I was in 4th gear at the time. I tried to switch gears and was unable to put it into any gear and was stuck coasting in neutral. I stopped the car and was again unable to put the car into any gear while the engine was on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217814, filed 2008-02, 14,988 miles“Trac bar had to be replaced after 74k. Along with the replacement, steering stabilizer and alignment was required. This was a costly repair. Now, 20k later, trac bar is again needing to be replaced. After much research, this issue is experienced by a huge amount of Wrangler owners, but chrysler has never addressed the issue. I love my Jeep, but am unsure if I would buy another. This flaw creates a huge hazard. The entire front end shakes uncontrollably and essentially becomes very hard to control.”
NHTSA complaint #10432586, filed 2011-10, 74,000 miles“I own a 2006 Jeep Wrangler se which I bought in may 22, 2009 with 14000 miles. On june 7th the vehicle front end began to shake and wobble the entire car and steering wheel uncontrollably after reaching 45-50 MPH or on a rough road or just a slight bump in the road makes the vehicle have this problem. This happened to me 5 separate times today all while either the vehicle was in gear or in neutral and wouldn't stop until I slowed the vehicle down to 30 or came to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10273059, filed 2009-06, 14,800 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 Wrangler 2006, Liberty 2006, Dodge Viper Coupe 2006
- 06V147000May 3, 2006On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with 6 speed manual transmissions, the hydraulic clutch master cylinder linkage rod may break. This may not allow…Covers: Jeep Wrangler 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 Wrangler 2005–2006, Chrysler 300 2005–2006, Dodge Magnum 2005–2006 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 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…
- 10016600Aug 3, 2005Correct shift tower sealer application to prevent restriction of vent.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 13 | 18% |
| 2024 | 179 | 24% |
| 2023 | 51 | 14% |
| 2022 | 68 | 17% |
| 2021 | 149 | 16% |
| 2020 | 47 | 8% |
| 2019 | 80 | 11% |
| 2018 | 177 | 10% |
| 2017 | 50 | 16% |
| 2016 | 74 | 16% |
| 2015 | 51 | 11% |
| 2014 | 88 | 13% |
| 2013 | 230 | 35% |
| 2012 | 282 | 34% |
| 2011 | 40 | 8% |
| 2010 | 68 | 10% |
| 2009 | 34 | 9% |
| 2008 | 67 | 8% |
| 2007 | 46 | 8% |
| 2006 | 57 | 8% |
| 2005 | 41 | 6% |
| 2004 | 26 | 14% |
| 2003 | 22 | 22% |
| 2002 | 14 | 13% |
| 2001 | 23 | 14% |
| 2000 | 70 | 28% |
| 1999 | 20 | 9% |
| 1998 | 33 | 12% |
| 1997 | 53 | 13% |
| 1995 | 32 | 16% |
| 1994 | 19 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 12% |
| 1992 | 11 | 14% |
| 1991 | 8 | 11% |
| 1990 | 5 | 6% |
| 1989 | 7 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler
479 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsSuspension
72 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology