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1J4FA44S16P••••••2006 Jeep WRANGLER
This build draws 2.0× more complaints than the average 2006 Jeep WRANGLER build (11 vs 5).
11on this build
547on the model
101builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedEngine 4Fuel System 3Gasoline 3Power Train 2
What owners of this build wrote
EngineNov 2025
The ECU/PCU has developed a failure to control the idle air intake valve due to an unrepairable defect on the computer. IT can shut the engine down without warning while running, especially when approaching stops. IT requires the operator to try to control the issue using the…
Air BagsDec 2022
December 19th, 2022 Gentlemen/Ladies: This vehicle has been operated over five (5) of its sixteen (16) years in East and West Texas, in an extremely high heat and high humidity environment. It has been also in Central Illinois for about 9 years in a similar environment, and it…
Power TrainJun 2015
The contact owns a 2006 jeep wrangler. While accelerating from a complete stop, the transmission shifted violently into second gear. The engine began to rev rapidly. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was initially started or whenever the engine was turned off and…
SuspensionDec 2011
I am a second owner of a 2006 jeep wrangler unlimited. After purchasing the jeep, I experienced the "death wobble". This is when the front right tire of the vehicle hits a bump at highway speeds and the front suspension goes into an undrivable wobble. To recover you either take…
Fuel SystemJun 2010
After filling gas tank, pressure built up sprays at least a cup of gas out of the filler neck. Happens every time the tank is filled to the automatic stop point at gas stations. Sprays person operating gas pump, pours gas down rear fender. To correct failure I have stopped…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1J4FA44S16P777615 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.