Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Jeep Liberty
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Jeep Liberty has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,371 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V278000 Rear Lower Control Arm Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V222000 Broken Clutch Ignition Interlock Spring NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V252000 Post-Collision Fire after Rear Impact NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V085000 REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM FRACTURE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E039000 AFTERMARKET PERFORMANCE SUSPENSION SYSTEMS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V089000 OVERHEATING VENTILATION & AC BLOWER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V288000 FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V072000 FRONT DOOR LATCH REINFORCEMENT PLATE/FMVSS 206 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V036000 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V460000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Visibility 394 complaints
- Suspension 196 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 183 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 164 complaints
- Electrical System 147 complaints
- Structure 131 complaints
Of the 1,371 complaints on file, 40 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 1,371 complaints, owners report 26 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Jeep Liberty has a below-average reliability rating due to significant complaints and recalls concerning its suspension, visibility, and fuel systems. With over 1,300 complaints and 10 recall campaigns, ongoing issues highlight potential ownership costs and frequent repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Visibility | Unknown | $200–$800 | very common |
| Fuel System | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Belt and hose inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Suspension noises
- Visible rust on underbody
- Oil leaks
- Erratic fuel gauge readings
- Burning smell from vents
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Jeep Liberty at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.