Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (struts, shocks, control arms, ball joints, springs).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Jeep Wrangler owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I was driving on the interstate at a speed of about 55-60 miles per hour. I drove into a curved part of the interstate that veered to the left and when I traveled through it, the whole Jeep began to shake violently. I slowed down to pull over and when I reached about 40 miles per hour, the shaking stopped. I asked a mechanic about it and he said that this "death rattle" is a common problem with jeeps. We changed the tires and the steering damper. This seemed to fix the problem for a while but a year later the shaking came back. I did some investigating on the internet about the death wobble and found out that the cause can be one or more of a number of things on the front end. I had the track bar changed and that helped about 80%. Now, 8 months later the shaking is back. …
When I first bought the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, and drove it home, when I got up to between 50-55 MPH, the whole front end of the Jeep shimmied or wobbled violently. I looked up the problem online to find out if this was a common complaint, and exactly what the call what my Jeep was doing. This is when I found out what it was doing was called, "the death wobble". I then took the Jeep back to carmax where I bought it used, and showed the carmax mechanics what I had printed out from on line. They then, and I quote, fixed the problem. Well this fix only lasted about a 2 years and it is now back to doing this death wobble again. Apparently the "fix" was not a permanent one, and of course my 2006 Jeep is no longer under the 12 month limited warranty any longer. …
The Jeep has what has been termed the Jeep death wobble. The Jeep is all stock, not lifted at all. I have fired the parts cannon at the Jeep...all the work has been performed by factory trained technicians using oe parts. I have changed the tires twice in 20,000 miles. The Jeep gets a terrible wobble on the highway at 55mph (speed limit on 465 in indianapolis) and can only be brought under control by stopping the vehicle. Even though I have never been in an accident caused by the excessive wobble, it is definitely not safe to come to a complete stop on the highway. It's not always easy to pull over to the side of the road on a busy interstate highway. The fuel filler neck often overflows when filling the fuel tank also. There was a recall on some jeeps for this same problem. However, the Jeep dealership said my specific Jeep doesn't qualify for the fixing of the issue. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. While driving over 50 MPH, the vehicle shook and vibrated violently after driving over a pothole. The contact had to take her foot off the accelerator pedal to get the vehicle to stop shaking. The contact stated that the failure occurred at least once per year since it was purchased new. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (diehl Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of robinson, 6181 steubenville pike, mckees rocks, pa 15136) where it was diagnosed that the joints, control arm, and wheel bearing failed. The vehicle was repaired by the same dealer each year for the failure. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 33265612. The failure mileage was 41,000.
I was traveling at about 45 MPH on open road when the vehicle shook so bad I pulled off the road, because I had trouble hanging on to the wheel. I looked this up and it was called a death wobble. I bought the vehicle used in 2013 after trading in a 1999 Wrangler that I never had such a problem with. I have replaced the stabilizer bar and stabilizer link bushings, track bar and bushings and still get a wobble but not as bad. There is certainly something wrong but no one is admitting it. Why does it take someone getting seriously injured or killed to get the problem recognized and fixed.
I purchased the Wrangler in about October of 2009. Since then, the fuel tank over-spills when it is filled at the gas pumps. It caused damage to the paint and to the plastic wheel guard. Of greater concern is death wobble. The front end violently shakes at highway speeds from time to time. The vehicle is hard to control. I made attempts in 2013 and 2014 to fix it, only to have the problem return. In 2013 the steering damper and steering stabilizer bar was replaced. In 2014, the tires were replaced and aligned. The problem returned this year, and is at its worst.
I just purchase a this vehicle and I notices that front suspension starts shaking after hitting a bump on the road, it is very scary and it feels like you are going to loose control. I have driven this car on the freeway two times and it already happened like 6 times. I'm very disappointed and I hope this is an easy fix, I bought this car for my daughter but I don't think I can run the risk of giving it to her it would be very irresponsible of my part to give my daughter something unsafe.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. While driving 60 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated and shook when the vehicle drove over a bump. The contact had to hold the steering wheel aggressively, slow down, and stop the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the shocks and tires needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. While driving over 50 MPH, the vehicle suddenly began to shake and vibrate violently. The contact indicated that the shocks and brake rotors were replaced and the tires were rotated, but the failure continued. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 36,000.
2006 Jeep Wrangler traveling approx. 45 MPH the front end starting shaking causing the loss of control of the vehicle. The vehicle with several passengers crashed upside down in a ten foot storm water waterway.
Suspension complaints in other Wrangler years
Frequently asked questions
How common are suspension problems on the 2006 Jeep Wrangler?
NHTSA has 72 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, 10% of the model year's 730 complaints. The component named most often is front (12 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems?
No. NHTSA lists no suspension recall for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler, though it has 3 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2006 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 36,000 miles, and 34% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 4 injuries to suspension 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.