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2006 Jeep Wrangler Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of all 730 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest brake complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 22,700 miles.

Brakes complaints
24
3% of 730 complaints
All complaints this year
730
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
22,700 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Jeep Wrangler brake complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 19, 2006, latest Jul 27, 2016.

2006 Jeep Wrangler brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2006Aug 2007May 2008Jan 2009Jun 2010Dec 2010Sep 2013
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Jul 2016; peak Mar 2008 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Wrangler model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200515 (2%)
  2. 200624 (3%)
  3. 200749 (9%)
  4. 200871 (8%)
  5. 200922 (6%)
  6. 201047 (7%)
  7. 201137 (8%)
  8. 201275 (9%)
  9. 201379 (12%)
  10. 201481 (12%)
  11. 2015140 (30%)
  12. 2016142 (31%)
  13. 201780 (26%)
  14. 2018111 (6%)
  15. 201940 (5%)
  16. 202016 (3%)
  17. 202126 (3%)
  18. 202214 (4%)
  19. 20237 (2%)
  20. 202420 (3%)
  21. 20252 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have brake problems?
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 22,700 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most brake complaints?
The 2016 Jeep Wrangler has the most brake complaints (142), compared with 24 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler is classified under brakes. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.