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2006 Jeep Wrangler Steering Problems

NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of all 730 complaints for this model year. That is #9 highest steering complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 25,000 miles.

Steering complaints
86
12% of 730
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
25,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 19, 2006, latest Nov 19, 2018.

2006 Jeep Wrangler steering complaints: complaints filed per quarter82006 Q22008 Q42010 Q22011 Q32012 Q42014 Q12015 Q32018 Q4
86 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q2 to 2018 Q4; peak 2010 Q3 (8).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200558 (9%)
  2. 200686 (12%)
  3. 2007138 (25%)
  4. 2008156 (18%)
  5. 200965 (17%)
  6. 201066 (10%)
  7. 201158 (12%)
  8. 2012204 (24%)
  9. 2013167 (26%)
  10. 201426 (4%)
  11. 201529 (6%)
  12. 201628 (6%)
  13. 201719 (6%)
  14. 20181,115 (61%)
  15. 2019445 (60%)
  16. 2020238 (39%)
  17. 2021250 (27%)
  18. 202282 (21%)
  19. 202356 (15%)
  20. 202468 (9%)
  21. 20253 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have steering problems?
NHTSA has 86 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 25,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most steering complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the most steering complaints (1,115), compared with 86 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler is classified under steering. 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.