Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Jeep Liberty owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Jeep Liberty on January 16, 2026, from a used car dealer. While attempting to obtain insurance for the vehicle, the insurance company discovered a mileage discrepancy. The insurance company informed the contact that the vehicle could not be insured due to the mileage discrepancy. The dealer was contacted however, while attempting to retrieve a Carfax report; Carfax could not provide the report. At the time of the purchase, the mileage was 143,000; however, the insurance company discovered that the mileage was 168,000 in 2020.
Hello, my name is Jamie Woodley. I'm filing this complaint on my 2006 Jeep Liberty Sport. Currently, there's a recall for the Suspension Rear lower control arms. I've read the previous recalls on it, which I saw this vehicle has been reprogrammed before. I've only had the vehicle for a few months and I've had an oil leak, bad thermostat, and the transmission is busted. I can't reverse or drive over 10 mph. I heard the transmission may be in Fail Safe mode. I had Midas do a full inspection, but they failed to acknowledge the lower control arms by suggesting brakes. I knew it wasn't the brakes. The technician drove the vehicle after the brakes were done, but I still heard/felt a problem with the Suspension. There is a recall for that from 2018. I purchased the vehicle last year in March 2020. …
Went to start smoke came out from dash was parked in gargage truck is still in shop ins told me only reason they woul d cover is because is was a long coustomer thy only gave me 883 to repair there are at least 14 codes due to this don't know if they will reset if not I have to pay for repairs I do have fire protection on truck this is allstate I will send paper work if needed at a later date I have none also waiting for check told for me to pay repair shop
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2006 Jeep Liberty 4x4 caught on fire on 03/13/07. While making a left hand turn the vehicle stalled. The hazard lights didn't work, the radio shut off, and all of the components on the instrument panel lost power. He saw smoke coming from under the hood, and within a minute the front end was engulfed in flames. The contact stated that the fire department showed up to extinguish the fire. Both the fire and police departments filed reports, and the contact had access to them. The contact was still waiting for the insurance adjuster to get information on the cause of the fire, but the vehiclewas noted as destroyed. The contact stated that the local news mentioned a recall 06V036000 for the 2006 two wheel drive sport Jeep Liberty concerning the electrical system: wiring: front under the hoo. …
I've had lower ball joints, bushing and control arms already replaced once in 2017 and now they are out again. I've been told by mopar that my 2006 Liberty was made 5 weeks after the last one involved in the recall.this is inexcusable. I've had 3 window regulators replaced. This is a fatality waiting to happen if I drive. I started hearing and feeling the ball joints going bad about 2 weeks ago. I hardly have driven it since I work from home now. Can Chrysler see all these complaints about the ball joints and still not add these 06 Jeep's to that recall. This is not good business at all. Also just had front brakes done 1 year ago and they need replaced already. Ignition - my key will not come out of the ignition unless I push on the ignition cable. Please help me to get these problems fixed. This is unacceptable from Chrysler.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The key seized in the ignition happened when the vehicle was parked at home the shifter cable fractured the contact stated that on several occasions after the vehicle was parked with the gear shift lever in the park position, the contact was unable to remove the key. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Simi valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 2350 first st, simi valley, ca 93065, [phone] was contacted by phone for an estimate on the cost of the part for the shifter cable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufactured was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000. Piir=y.
My car was parked in my driveway, not moved or in use and the back left windows mechanism fail to work window wouldn't go up or down window did not stay up while driving keep falling down. Replaced the part. Parked car in my garage started to use the car again after bringing it in to dealer for two recalls to be done spending over 500 dollars changing all the fluids buying a brad new battery drove car every day since August 21,2015 car has 358 miles at this date August 28 2015 the back right windows mechanism doesn't work just like the previeus time. Car its like brand new and the two rear windows have stopped working. Can you let me know if other people had this problem. Thanks
I was on the highway came to a stop at a traffic light the Jeep stalled and would not restart (no crank, no start). The traffic light was on a incline of a hill, the Jeep was too heavy for one person to push up, and rolling backwards into oncoming 60+MPH traffic was not a option. A group of good citizens helped push the Jeep to safety. Battery was fully charged, but security light was on, preventing a restart. In addition when the key is turn to the start position the check engine light does not light up as normal. Plus ECM is not connecting to the scan tool. Scan tool displays connection error. The ECM failed. Before the failure the Jeep ran perfect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Liberty. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The contact also mentioned that the gear shifter was able to shift to neutral without starting the vehicle. The contact called tyson Chrysler Jeep Dodge (1 sw frontage rd, shorewood, il 60404, [phone]) and was informed that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Front window regulator issues. Today the driver's side window fell while stationary. A few months ago, the passenger side broke while driving. The rear passenger side window is sounding like it May go at any moment. I took apart the front passenger side when that window fell thinking it just fell off track. I discovered a piece of the regulator is broken. In doing research I see that this is a very common issue! This poses a safety hazzard!! There was a class action lawsuit in 2013 regarding this issue. Https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/41976-Jeep-window-defect-class-action-lawsuit-certified-despite-sanctions/
Related recalls
Electrical system
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with valeo heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), the blower motor May overheat.
Remedy: 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.
Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA investigations
Interior fire, passenger side dash area
This investigation was opened on November 21, 2006 based on two owner reports and one e-mail report alleging an interior fire in the passenger side area of the dash panel.daimlerchrysler (dcc) has identified a defect in the blower motor of the HVAC system in the subject vehicles and in certain 2007 model year liberty vehicles.the defect report states, under certain conditions the heating, ventilation and…
Electrical complaints in other Liberty years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2006 Jeep Liberty?
NHTSA has 147 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Jeep Liberty, 11% of the model year's 1,372 complaints. The component named most often is ignition (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Jeep Liberty electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 07V-089 (electrical system, Mar 9, 2007); NHTSA recall 06V-036 (front underhood, Feb 9, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Jeep Liberty electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 60,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 8 fires and 3 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.