2006 JEEP WRANGLER Structurebody Problems
8 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 2006 JEEP WRANGLER
8 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
The frame of this vehicle has deteriorated to the point of becoming a safety hazard. The frame has rusted through over 50% of the thickness (internally) and has broken through to the outside in several areas around where the suspension and transmission attach. I recognize that this is an older vehicle, but it has larger percentage of rust than other vehicles I have owned and I do not believe it should be this deteriorated. I believe there must have been a manufacturing defect in the design (water/dirt) can get trapped in the frame or the material used was of insufficient corrosion resistance. Component Malfunction: Frame Structural Integrity Safety Risk: Drivetrain/Suspension could detach from vehicle causing safety risk to occupant of vehicle or nearby pedestrians/vehicles/structures. Inspected by dealership: Dealership did not mention it, probably because this is a 'known' issue that they don't have a fix for. (Frame replacement is expensive)...
HELLO, I AM WRITING TO COMPLAIN ABOUT A LEAKING DOOR SEAL ON MY 2006 WRANGLER. THE SEAL HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, BUT CONTINUES TO LEAK. WHEN IT RAINS, WATER COLLECTS ON THE FLOOR CREATING A WET AND SLIPPERY CONDITION THAT MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, AS THE HEEL SLIPS WHILE OPERATING THE PEDALS. FURTHERMORE, THE WATER LEAK CAUSES A MOLD CONDITION THAT IS HARMFUL TO HEALTH. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU CAN DO. THANK YOU.
I BOUGHT MY 2006 JEEP WRANGLER RUBICON NEW FROM A DEALERSHIP. AFTER FEW YEARS I STARTED HAVING ISSUES WITH FUEL SPITTING OUT OF THE GAS FILLER WHEN FILLING UP AT A GAS STATION. ABOUT 1/4 TO 1/2 CUP AT A TIME. DOESN'T MATTER WHICH STAION OR WHICH PUMP I USE. THE PUMP I USE WOULD CLICK OFF,BUT ALWAYS A SECOND TOO LATE. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM IN THAT NOT ONLY IS IT DAMAGING MY PAINT AND WHEEL WELL FLARES BUT ALSO SPILLING GAS ON THE GROUND CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD AS DEFINED AND REGULATED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AS WELL AS SPLASHING ONTO THE PERSON FILLING THE JEEP COVERING THEM IN FLAMMABLE CHEMICALS AND EXPOSING THEM TO LONG-TERM HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH INHALATION AND SKIN ABSORPTION AS ADDRESSED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. NOT TO MENTION WITH THE FUEL SPILLING OUT LIKE THAT, IT ALSO CREATES A...
FRAME AND BODY ALL ROTTED OUT IS ONLY 9 YEARS OLD. *TR
WHEN FILLING THE GAS TANK, IT SPILLS. PRESSURE IN THE TANK AND/OR FILLER HOSE BUILDS UP AND CAUSES THE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT, PRIOR TO THE TANK REACHING A FILLED CONDITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED FROM THE FIRST FILL-UP TO PRESENT...OVER A PERIOD OF 4 YEARS...AND CONTINUES. SEEMS TO BE A POOR DESIGN OF ANGLE OF THE TANK FULLER HOSE. *TR
WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROUTE SMOKE START COMING OUT FROM AIR / HEAT VENTS. I STOPPED THE CAR, GOT OUT OF OPENED FROND HOOD, BUT WAS NOTHING THERE. WALKED TO PASSENGER DOOR AND SAW FIRE WHERE PASSENGER KEEPS LEGS. GOT MY PAPERWORK FROM THE CAR AND BY THE TIME I RUN AWAY FROM THE CAR THE WHOLE THING WAS BALL OF FIRE. *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP WRANGLER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE THE HOOD, BOTH SAFETY LATCHES FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE HOOD LATCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000.
MY 2006 "TRAIL RATED" JEEP WRANGLER SE SUFFERS FROM CHEAP QUALITY, PAPER-THIN, SHEET METAL FRONT FENDERS THAT BEND FROM ROCKS THROWN FROM THE WORTHLESS GOODYEAR WRANGLER STREET-TREADED, PEBBLE THROWING TIRES!! CHEAP QUALITY!! MY JEEP HAS 8,400 EASY DRIVEN MILES, BUT NOW HAS DENTED FENDERS WITH CRACKED PAINT FINISH AND PAINT FLAKING!! I SHOULD HAVE BOUGHT A TOYOTA INSTEAD OF A "TRAIL RATED" JEEP THAT ISN'T "GRAVEL ROAD RATED"! *JB
Other 2006 JEEP WRANGLER Problem Areas
Fuel System Gasoline
355 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
118 complaints
Steering
83 complaints
Suspension
60 complaints
Power Train
37 complaints
Electrical System
21 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
15 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
14 complaints
Wheels
13 complaints
Suspensionfront
12 complaints
Tires
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
11 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Fuel System Other
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
7 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
6 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Structure
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint