2006 Jeep Wrangler Brake Problems

Which parts fail

• Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
  7

Components named in complaints (service brakes, ABS, rotors and pads, parking brake).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1464%
• 25k–50k
  523%
• 50k–75k
  15%
• 75k–100k
  00%
• 100k–150k
  29%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Jeep Wrangler owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

Tl contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. On June 8, 2010 while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle started shaking violently and the brakes began to malfunction causing the contact to crash into a ditch. He managed to drive the vehicle out of the ditch since the vehicle was equipped with four wheel drive. The contact stated that he was familiar with the 2006 Chrysler brake recall. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and an appointment was scheduled on the day that the complaint was filed. The dealer told him that they would inspect the brakes, rotors, calipers, and replace any parts and if there was an existing recall that Chrysler would reimburse him for the parts; however, they have not been notified of a brake recall. The Chrysler manufacturer had not been notified. The VIN was rejected from the system. The failure and current mileages were 55,700.

Tl contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. While driving approximately 30 MPH on normal conditions, the vehicle stalled as it approached a curve. A warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and the brakes were replaced. The failure recurred, which resulted in a crash. There were no injuries; however, three vehicles were damaged. The police was called to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and is currently inoperable. No repairs have been performed. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 2,596 and current mileage was 3,273.

The vehicle began shaking when brakes were applied, more violently the faster the vehicle was going. I had this checked at a brake shop first, where they said the pads were fine, but the rotor was warped. I then took it to the tire shop to have the tires rotated and balanced, although this was also just done a few months prior. I was instructed to take it to the dealer since the vehicle has only 23000 miles on it. Not only did my dealer not warranty the problem, they wanted to put a "make it new kit" on for $355, perform differential service $121, drain and refill rear differential fluid $121, and rotate and balance tires (because they listened to nothing I told them) for $49.95 for a grand total of $671.90. When I told him I would take it elsewhere, I was charged for the estimate $24.95. I was also told by my service advisor that he or his manager saw no reports on this web site. …

While driving @ 55-60 MPH and applying the brakes my 2006 Jeep Wrangler shakes like it is going to fall apart. It has less than 12000 miles on it and this is the 2nd pair of rotors within a short period of time, around 3 months. Now I'm told by the service department that its my driving style, that I should down shift to make it easier on the brakes. Which I already do down shift. The repair was taken care of free of charge because of the short period of time between the rotor changes. But, that the next time I will have to pay for it!! Let me tell you that I'm pissed!!! This is bull &*$# and I'm not going to be pushed over and told its the way I drive, when its apparent that there is something else causing the problem. Funny, I don't need brake pads but the rotors keep $%&in' up...a defect or what. …

Would go from 30 MPH and up apply the brakes and get a violent shaking. Took it to Goodyear (had only 24000 btw) when we got new tires put on it and the guy said the rotors were 3/16 past turning. They wanted to charge us $875 for napa rotors. Went to the dealership they said it wasn't their problem and nothing had been reported. So seeing we were defeated we asked for prices on rotors (since we were there) $310 for driver side and $325 for passenger. I was like uhm OK....went to four wheel parts got a drilled set made in USA with pads for $275 out the door.I mean I figured why pay over 600 and have them only last another 24000 miles? Got 54000 on it now with the us brakes and haven't had a problem. Btw it stops alot better than the stock ones did. Oh an I said 1 injury because I did injure my wrist trying to hold it on the road everytime I drove it.

My rotors in my '06 Wrangler went bad at 9500 miles, shaking violently when stopping. They were replaced, but now at 20K the same thing is occurring! I was told Chrysler will turn them for free but will not replace them again. They never replaced the original pads either. I am very upset to see such a trend of complaints with the rotors and the company still continues to use cheap, defective parts. The mechanic the first time told me this is common and Chrysler does not care once you bought the vehicle. Things replaced so far, and these were under 10kmiles; steering stabilizer/rotors/slave cylinder in clutch($700 job)/not delivered with tinted rear windows/hesitation and stalling at a red lights/strap broke off rivet in soft top. Clutch still making the noise that was diagnosed as slave cylinder (its the throttle bearing da!!!)

The car experienced violent front end wobble when going over uneven pavement, more severe when brakes were applied. The dealer said that the brake rotors were warped and replaced them (there was only approx. 11,000 miles on the car at that time, which I had bought new). The problem recurred off and on, but to a lesser degree. The problem recurred in the summer of 2009, with less than 20,000 miles driven. I had the front stabilizer bar replaced on 9-3-11. The problem continues to occur sometimes to a lesser degree and sometimes to a greater degree depending on vehicle speed. When the wobble is severe, control of the Jeep is difficult, with one instance of going off of the road until I slowed down to approximately 30 MPH and regained control.

2006 Jeep Wrangler sport brake rotors: warped at 6K miles, turned by dealer, 8K miles, rotors replaced, 15K rotors turned by independent shop, 20K rotors replaced - and diagnostics shop found that the proportional valve was not set properly, leaving front brakes to do 75 percent of stopping, causing excessive heat/warp. This problem caused violent shaking of Jeep during slow down - I nearly lost control on many occasions - very very dangerous. Now I'm having trouble with the death wobble - steering is dangerous at 52 MPH loss of control. This vehicle has 25,700 miles on it. Don't buy Jeep, don't buy dangerous.

I bought a used 2006 Jeep Wrangler unlimited. I have taken this car to the dealership for service four times for excessive shaking when driving at speeds around 50 MPH. The entire vehicle shakes until I either speed up or slow down. There is no way to control the Jeep while it is shaking! I have had all the "possible causes" checked, replaced or balanced including: tires, front end alignment, shocks, stabilizer, brakes, rotors (twice). The shaking May go away for a short time but then returns. (this Wrangler was not included in the brake recall earlier this year.)

While driving the Jeep Wrangler on a smooth pavement @ 55mph the steering wheel began shaking violently and the entire vehicle was shaking. It seemed as if both front wheels were loose. I immediately braked, pulled off the highway to a complete stop. Upon finding nothing loose I proceeded down the highway, upon reaching 55mph the vehicle repeated the shaking. I have replaced the track bar, steering dampener, front brake rotors, brake pads, new tires, wheels checked with calipers,and 2 alignments. I still cannot exceed 55mph without the violent shaking.

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