2006 Jeep LIBERTY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1,371 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
56,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 1,011 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls is the most frequently named component, appearing in 256 of 1,371 complaints (18.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 129 | 9.4% |
| Braking behavior | 107 | 7.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 65 | 4.7% |
| Steering behavior | 65 | 4.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 44 | 3.2% |
| Engine operation | 35 | 2.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 256 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 176 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 164 |
| Suspension | 154 |
| Visibility | 125 |
| Electrical System | 120 |
| Structure | 79 |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 |
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 256; Fuel System, Gasoline: 176; Fuel/Propulsion System: 164; Suspension: 154; Visibility: 125; Electrical System: 120; Structure: 79; Unknown Or Other: 54
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 201 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 240 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 214 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 166 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 129 |
| 150,000 and above | 61 |
Under 25,000: 201; 25,000 to 49,999: 240; 50,000 to 74,999: 214; 75,000 to 99,999: 166; 100,000 to 149,999: 129; 150,000 and above: 61
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (240). 360 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 88 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 88 |
| 2010 | 235 |
| 2011 | 99 |
| 2012 | 81 |
| 2013 | 89 |
| 2014 | 241 |
| 2015 | 115 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 59 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 6 |
2006: 34; 2007: 88; 2008: 47; 2009: 88; 2010: 235; 2011: 99; 2012: 81; 2013: 89; 2014: 241; 2015: 115; 2016: 55; 2017: 29; 2018: 59; 2019: 45; 2020: 24; 2021: 12; 2022: 10; 2023: 7; 2024: 2; 2025: 5; 2026: 6
Pattern summary
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 129 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 107 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 65 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10161983 · 2006-07-10 (July 10, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BRAKES FAILED FIVE TIMES AT LOW SPEEDS. THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEATER CONTROL HEAD HOWEVER THAT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THE FUEL PUMP ALSO RUNS CONSTANTLY AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,977 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200796 · 2007-08-26 (August 26, 2007)
OUR JEEP LIBERTY DIESEL AS BEEN RUNNING TERRIBLY LATELY, AND THEN STALLED AND WOULD NOT START. AFTER LOOKING FURTHER INTO THE CAUSE,I FOUND THAT THE FUEL FILTER HEAD HAD A FUEL LEAK AT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION FOR THE FUEL HEATER. IT APPEARS THAT THE HEATER IS OVER HEATING AND MELTING THE NON-METALLIC FILTER HEAD WHERE THE CONNECTOR PENETRATES AND SEALS. THE CONNECTOR THAT PLUGS INTO THE FILTER HEAD IS BLACK AROUND ONE OF THE PINS. I HAVE LEFT THE HEATER UNPLUGGED, AND FOR NOW HAVE SEALED THE LEAK WITH A FUEL TANK EPOXY PATCH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 39,327 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200796 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10157147 · 2006-05-10 (May 10, 2006)
HAVING APPROX. 31,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE, I WAS ALREADY HEARING WHAT I THOUGHT WAS THE NOISE MAKER ON MY BRAKES. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO PEPBOYS TO FIND OUT IT WAS NOT THE NOISE MAKER. THE FACTORY BRAKES WERE NOT WEARING CORRECTLY. I STILL HAVE 50% LEFT ON THE FRONT AND 75% ON THE BACK. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE MY BRAKES AT ONLY 31,000 MILES. THE BRAKE PADS ARE UNEVEN AND SHOULD WERE EVENLY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 31,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10157147 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10156064 · 2006-04-25 (April 25, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED 4-24-2006; THE DEALER WAS ALERTED 4-25-2006. THE DEALER STATED PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR REPAIR UNTIL 4-26-2006. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THIS WILL NOT BE REPAIRED IN A TIMELY MANNER. THE NHTSA RECALL #06V036000 CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: WIRING: FRONT UNDERHOOD.
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10156064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158550 · 2006-05-30 (May 30, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS, THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #06V036000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE FRONT UNDER HOOD WIRING. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158550 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10164484 · 2006-08-04 (August 4, 2006)
2006 JEEP LIBERTY WAS LEASED IN FEBRUARY 2006. IN MAY, THE CAR LOST POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND COMPLETELY CUT OFF THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD, UNABLE TO RESTART. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. SENT THE CAR HOME WITH US AFTER KEEPING IT FOR 5 DAYS AND ASSURED US THAT THE CAR WAS FINE. AUGUST 3, 2006 SAME EXACT PROBLEM HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, NO POWER STEERING, POWER BRAKES AND CAR COMPLETELY CUT OFF THE ENGINE, CAR WOULD NOT START AGAIN. CAR IS IN DEALERSHIP. THEY ARE STILL TRYING TO…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10164484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171470 · 2006-10-20 (October 20, 2006)
FRONT POWER WINDOWS FALL OUT OF TRACK WHILE GOING UP REQUIRING THE DRIVER TO REMOVE HANDS FROM THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE CORRECTION. WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH ARE SUPPOSED TO BE ON THEIR OWN FUSE ACCORDING TO MANUAL QUIT WORKING IF THE RADIO FUSE BLOWS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10164065 · 2006-08-01 (August 1, 2006)
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN UP TO RED LIGHT. WHEN LIGHT TURNED GREEN, VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE LEAVING IT IN TRAFFIC UNABLE TO GET OUT OF THE WAY. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED BY THE DEALER TO BE A FAILED TORQUE CONVERTER. THE PART WAS REPLACED, HOWEVER, OTHER PARTS IN ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION THAT COULD HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WERE NOT REPLACED. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT REDESIGNED TORQUE CONVERTER IS NOT YET AVAILABLE BUT COMING. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,305 miles reported. Look up ODI 10164065 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10167608 · 2006-09-07 (September 7, 2006)
ON THE 5TH. OF SEPTEMBER I WAS TRAVELING HOME FROM DAYTON, OH ON I70 AND JUST AS I WAS COMING INTO INDIANAPOLIS, IN. MY 2006 JEEP LIBERTY CRD HAD A FAILURE IN ITS TRANSMISSION THAT CAUSED ME TO TEMPORARY LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR. I WAS DRIVING AT THE SPEED LIMIT OF 65 TO 70 MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THERE WAS A VERY LOUD KLUNK AND THE CARS SPEED DROPPED FROM ABOUT 65 MPH TO 40 TO 35 MPH ALMOST INSTANTLY AND THAT'S WHEN I ALMOST LOST CONTROL FOR JUST ABOUT A SECOND. I CHECK AND THERE WAS NO CARS EITHER BEHIND OR TO EITHER SIDE OF ME, WHICH WA…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,195 miles reported. Look up ODI 10167608 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166058 · 2006-08-20 (August 20, 2006)
THIS IS A NEW LIBERTY CRD (DIESEL) WITH 610 MILES THAT WAS ACCELERATING FROM A BORDER PATROL CHECKPOINT ON I-8 EAST OF SAN DIEGO. WHILE ACCELERATING TO ~65 THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER IN HEAVY FREEWAY TRAFFIC AND SLOWED TO 35 MPH EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING GOOD. THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER CAUSED OVERTAKING VEHICLES TO SWERVE VIOLENTLY TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT INCLUDING AT LEAST 2 PANIC STOPS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SAFELY ON THE SHOULDER (ENGINE WAS IDLING FINE) THE CAR WAS SHUTDOWN AND RESTARTED WHICH APPARENTLY RECYCLED THE COMPUTER…
Owner-reported narrative. 530 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166058 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10173422 · 2006-11-13 (November 13, 2006)
THE VEHICLE IS A 2006 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.8L CRD (DIESEL ENGINE). FROM AN INTERSECTION AT A COMPLETE STOP, I PROCEEDED TO TURN RIGHT INTO ANOTHER STREET. I ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ALL POWER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE ENGINE BEGAN TO HESITATE AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 5 MPH. IT COULD ONLY LIMP ALONG AT THIS SPEED WHILE I ATTEMPTED TO GET OFF THE ROAD. THIS CREATED A SERIOUS CONDITION FOR OTHER DRIVERS TO ATTEMPTING TO AVOID MY VEHICLE UNTIL I COULD REACH A SECTION A TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,240 miles reported. Look up ODI 10173422 at NHTSA ↗