2006 Jeep Wrangler Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 730 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 1% of the 730 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles.
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.
“My wife and I were on a trip in our 2006 Wrangler (with 10,802 miles on it),it was very cold this night and windows were fogging up. We turned on the defroster for the first time and within a minute our windshield cracked. I called our local dealership and was told that my warranty did not cover this item and I had to pay them to replace my window. I later found out it should have been covered. 12 month or 12,000 miles. I think they might have a safety issue wit this so more people need to complain.”
NHTSA complaint #10200622, filed 2007-08, 10,000 miles“In december 2007 I was sitting in my 2006 Jeep Wrangler x in my driveway with my defroster on when about 5 minutes later I heard a popping noise like when you put ice in a glass and it starts to get hot. I look around and noticed a crack in my windshield coming from under the bottom seal. I called my dealership which they told me it was probably a chip that expanded. I brought it down and fought with the service manager that this should have not happened even if there was a chip in the window because every car that has a chip and turns their defroster on should do the same thing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216789, filed 2008-02, 16,000 miles“Windshield cracked while driving without any external forces, dealer claims stress fracture, manufacture refuses to replace due to mileage over 12,000, vehicle is a little over 14,000 miles and only one year old. This a safety issue due to manufactures defect that should be replaced regardless of mileage on vehicle. In the process to replace windshield as soon as possible, vehicle being used only in emergency if needed!!”
NHTSA complaint #10197907, filed 2007-07, 13,900 miles“Defroster/heater fan doesn't work. Each time I take it in to service dealer, am told it's fixed, but it stops working. Heater control and harness has been replaced 2 times and still doesn't work. It is winter in wi, need the fan for heat and defrosting.”
NHTSA complaint #10213346, filed 2008-01, 23,822 miles“Jeep Wrangler fan speed selector switch is a known issue from the tj years. They typically burn out the first 2 speeds and the last 2 will work for a while, and also fail leaving no method to defrost or clear your window.”
NHTSA complaint #10286395, filed 2009-10, 40,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10021248Oct 21, 2006Cracked windshield due to being hit by a foreign object like a stone.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 4 | 5% |
| 2024 | 6 | 1% |
| 2023 | 9 | 2% |
| 2022 | 7 | 2% |
| 2021 | 20 | 2% |
| 2020 | 33 | 5% |
| 2019 | 30 | 4% |
| 2018 | 43 | 2% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2014 | 13 | 2% |
| 2013 | 39 | 6% |
| 2012 | 41 | 5% |
| 2011 | 14 | 3% |
| 2010 | 13 | 2% |
| 2009 | 8 | 2% |
| 2008 | 24 | 3% |
| 2007 | 15 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 9 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 6% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 6% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 4% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler
479 complaintsSteering
86 complaintsSuspension
72 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
57 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsWheels
14 complaintsTires
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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