2006 Jeep Liberty Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Jeep Liberty, 6% of all 1,372 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 8 Liberty model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 53,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 76
- 6% of 1,372
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 53,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
When 2006 Jeep Liberty transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 12, 2006, latest Jan 27, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Jeep Liberty
- NHTSA 15V222000Apr 15, 2015Transmission & Powertrain43,939 vehicles
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2006 Dodge Viper and Jeep Wrangler and Liberty vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006. In the affected vehicles, the springs within the clutch pedal position switch that prevents the vehicle from starting unless the clutch pedal is pushed down may break. As a result, the vehicle may not be started when the clutch pedal is pushed down or the engine may crank and start without the clutch pedal being pushed down causing the vehicle to unexpectedly lurch.
Risk: If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R13.
- NHTSA 05V460000Oct 6, 2005Transmission & Powertrain256,409 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Liberty model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2006 Jeep Liberty have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 76 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Jeep Liberty, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 53,000 miles.
- Which Jeep Liberty year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2005 Jeep Liberty has the most transmission complaints (97), compared with 76 for the 2006.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Jeep Liberty?
- Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Jeep Liberty concern the transmission: 15V222000 and 05V460000.