2006 Jeep Liberty: recalls and complaints

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• 18V2780001 May 2018Suspension / Rear
• 15V22200015 Apr 2015Power Train / Clutch Assembly / Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
• 13V25200019 Jun 2013Structure
• 12V0850005 Mar 2012Suspension / Rear
• 07V0890009 Mar 2007Electrical System
• 06V2880003 Aug 2006Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint
• 06V0720009 Mar 2006Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 06V0360009 Feb 2006Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood
• 05V4600006 Oct 2005Power Train / Automatic Transmission

1. 18V278000Received 1 May 2018. 239,904 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The rear suspension lower control arms can fracture due to excessive corrosion, causing a loss of vehicle control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fractured control arm can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U38. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-085. Vehicles included in that campaign are not included in this recall.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number U38. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 2018.

2. 15V222000Received 15 Apr 2015. 43,939 units.

   Power Train / Clutch Assembly / Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the vehicle unexpectedly moves there is an increased risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Chrysler (FCA US LLC). Manufacturer campaign number R13. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Aug 2015.

3. 13V252000Received 19 Jun 2013. 1,560,000 units.

   Structure

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles. The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners may take their vehicles to dealers and the dealers will perform a free inspection of the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already equipped with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).

   Report filed by Chrysler Group LLC. Manufacturer campaign number N45, N46. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Aug 2014.

4. 12V085000Received 5 Mar 2012. 346,900 units.

   Suspension / Rear

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   In june 2012, chrysler expanded this recall to include model year 2006 and 2007 jeep liberty vehicles, representing an additional 137,176 vehicles. This recall now concerns certain my 2004-2007 jeep liberty vehicles. The total number vehicles being recalled is now 346,900. These vehicles were manufactured from july 3, 2003 through june 29, 2007. The recall addresses those vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Some vehicles may be equipped with rear lower control arms that can experience a rear suspension lower control arm fracture due to excessive corrosion due to application of road salts during winter weather conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A fracture of the rear lower control arm may result in a loss of vehicle control and may lead to a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear lower control arms on all affected vehicles originally sold in, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 26, 2012. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by CHRYSLER GROUP LLC. Manufacturer campaign number L27. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Mar 2012.

5. 07V089000Received 9 Mar 2007. 149,605 units.

   Electrical System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor may overheat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This could cause an interior fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the HVAC blower motor free of charge. The recall began on may 28, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number G03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 May 2007.

6. 06V288000Received 3 Aug 2006. 826,687 units.

   Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball Joint

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain trucks, the constant tension front lower ball joints may experience contamination. If the vehicle is operated for an extended period with this condition, the ball joint may eventually experience wear and looseness.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   When the driver continues to operate the vehicle with this condition, the contamination can lead to corrosion, accelerated wear and possibly separation from the steering knuckle causing a loss of vehicle steering control increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the front lower ball joints free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2006. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number F23. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Sep 2006.

7. 06V072000Received 9 Mar 2006. 27 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components." an incorrect right front door latch reinforcement plate may have been installed which may cause the secondary door latch to become inoperative.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This increases the possibility of a door becoming forced open and an unbelted passenger being ejected during certain crash conditions.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the latch assembly and replace the right front door latch reinforcement plate free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number F11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Mar 2006.

8. 06V036000Received 9 Feb 2006. 15,536 units.

   Electrical System / Wiring / Front Underhood

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain two wheel drive sport utility vehicles equipped with 3.7 liter engines, the left oxygen sensor wiring harness may contact the exhaust pipe.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Damage to the wiring harness could result in an underbody fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the oxygen sensor wiring harness takeout for damage. If the takeout is damaged, the wiring will be repaired and a tie wrap installed to secure the excess length of wiring harness. If there is no damage, a tie wrap will be installed to secure the excess length of the wiring harness. The recall began on april 17, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number F02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Apr 2006.

9. 05V460000Received 6 Oct 2005. 256,409 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number E14. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Nov 2005.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2006 Jeep Liberty
• All 2006 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 36.

Complaints that report a crash

40

Complaints that report a fire

19

Injuries in the complaints

26

Deaths in the complaints

1

Date of the newest complaint

12 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20000
2. 20010
3. 20028
4. 20037
5. 20047
6. 20055
7. 20069
8. 20076
9. 20084
10. 20090
11. 20102
12. 20113
13. 20122

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2006 Jeep Liberty?

3,439,007 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Jeep Liberty have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 30 recall campaigns for the Jeep Liberty, model years 2000 to 2012. 9 of them name the 2006 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2006 Jeep Liberty name most often?

Visibility: 404 of 1,813 component mentions, or 222.8 per 1,000. For all 2006 vehicles the figure is 28.9 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2006 Jeep Liberty open?

No. Each of the 5 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.