2006 Jeep Wrangler engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 27 complaints for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 68% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires.
What owners wrote
Dt: the contact stated while driving in tall grass the vehicle caught on fire. Upon inspection the exhaust headers were observed hanging down too low. As a mechanic, the contact recommended that a protective plate be install to cover the exhaust. This vehicle is an off the road vehicle. The model name is rubicon.
Brand new, 2006 jeep wrangler 4x4, less than 5,000 miles on it when driving down the road (first incident,50 MPH), engine stalls. Try to restart...pull off to the side of the road, wait about 5 minutes, and the jeep finally restarts. Second incident, driving down the interstate in rush hour traffic, middle lane, approximately 70 miles per hour, jeep engine stalls again. Loss of all power, steering components, no dashboard lights or check engine lights flash. Just complete and total loss of power.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler
- Fuel system 483 complaints
- Steering 86 complaints
- Suspension 73 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 50 complaints
- Electrical system 27 complaints
- Brakes 23 complaints