2006 Jeep Wrangler suspension problems
72 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2006 Jeep Wrangler — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Experiencing the "death wobble" at 55 mph. Slowing down or speeding up will cause it to go away.happens about 33% of the time while accelerating or decelerating.”
filed Mar 4, 2020
“Death wobble- braking at 55mph, hitting bump at 55 + mph. On going. Dangerous situation. This was addressed for 2015-2016 but the components in my jeep are the same as newer jeeps and is a danger for older jeeps.”
filed Jan 12, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Wrangler years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wrangler | 11 | 2% |
| 2023 Wrangler | 38 | 11% |
| 2022 Wrangler | 56 | 15% |
| 2021 Wrangler | 178 | 20% |
| 2020 Wrangler | 49 | 8% |
| 2019 Wrangler | 132 | 18% |
| 2018 Wrangler | 342 | 19% |
| 2017 Wrangler | 8 | 3% |
| 2016 Wrangler | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 Wrangler | 17 | 4% |
| 2014 Wrangler | 15 | 2% |
| 2013 Wrangler | 20 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Jeep Wrangler
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.