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2006 Jeep Wrangler Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 11% of all 730 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest suspension complaint count among 21 Wrangler model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 35,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
83
11% of 730
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
35,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Jeep Wrangler suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 6, 2007, latest Mar 4, 2020.

2006 Jeep Wrangler suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per quarter62007 Q22009 Q22010 Q42012 Q12013 Q22014 Q32016 Q22020 Q1
83 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2020 Q1; peak 2011 Q4 (6).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Wrangler model year

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

  1. 200559 (9%)
  2. 200683 (11%)
  3. 2007104 (19%)
  4. 2008122 (14%)
  5. 200975 (20%)
  6. 201056 (8%)
  7. 201144 (9%)
  8. 201225 (3%)
  9. 201330 (5%)
  10. 201429 (4%)
  11. 201522 (5%)
  12. 201617 (4%)
  13. 201713 (4%)
  14. 2018364 (20%)
  15. 2019140 (19%)
  16. 202058 (10%)
  17. 2021190 (20%)
  18. 202259 (15%)
  19. 202340 (11%)
  20. 202425 (3%)
  21. 20251 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Jeep Wrangler have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 35,000 miles.
Which Jeep Wrangler year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2018 Jeep Wrangler has the most suspension complaints (364), compared with 83 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. 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.