repaired · 2019 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2006 Jeep LibertyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,372 owner complaints about the 2006 Jeep Liberty, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-278 the manufacturer reports only 24% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 12, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Jeep Liberty has problems
1,372 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
394Visibility3 crash/fire/injury
196Suspension10 crash/fire/injury
183Fuel system, gasoline3 crash/fire/injury
164Fuel/propulsion system2 crash/fire/injury
147Electrical system11 crash/fire/injury
131Structure2 crash/fire/injury
76Power train
51Steering
42Engine and engine cooling
35327 other systems42 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 394 | 3 |
| Suspension | 196 | 10 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 183 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 164 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 147 | 11 |
| Structure | 131 | 2 |
| Power train | 76 | 6 |
| Steering | 51 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 42 | 2 |
| 27 other systems | 353 | 42 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2006 Jeep Liberty recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Risk. If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Storage: tank assembly
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. A FRACTURE OF THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
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no report yet
no report yet
Control arm: lower ball joint
Risk. WHEN THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION, THE CONTAMINATION CAN LEAD TO CORROSION, ACCELERATED WEAR AND POSSIBLY SEPARATION FROM…
no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. THIS INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY OF A DOOR BECOMING FORCED OPEN AND AN UNBELTED PASSENGER BEING EJECTED DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
no report yet
Wiring: front underhood
Risk. DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERBODY FIRE.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Jeep.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility problems start?
44kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 350 visibility complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
93under 30k miles341under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Visibility
81 owners mentioned a cost$425median
Middle half: $300 – $550
Steering
9 owners mentioned a cost$699median
Middle half: $500 – $1,000
Structure
8 owners mentioned a cost$550median
Middle half: $494 – $800
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Liberty year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Liberty median. How we score
'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Jeep Liberty safety ratings
2006 Jeep Liberty 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
Side barrierNot rated
- Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Jeep Liberty, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
- FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINT SEPARATIONLed to recall 06V-288
- Crash Related Fuel Tank FiresLed to recall 13V-252
- INTERIOR FIRE, PASSENGER SIDE DASH AREALed to recall 07V-089
- DIESEL FUEL LEAKNo recall
In owners' words
What Liberty owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The contact stated that all 4 windows had detached from the track. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the failure was a common…
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the sunroof failed to close as needed. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 JEEP LIBERTY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, A LOUD AND SUDDEN BANGING NOISE OCCURRED DUE TO THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY COMING OFF TRACK AND FALLING INTO THE DOOR PANEL. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS ON BOTH PASSENGER…
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