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2006 Jeep Wrangler repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)
Brakes and Traction Control (1%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (3%)
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Chart based on 91 repairs.
2006 Jeep Wrangler suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (7%)
$500 - $999 (29%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV, ext.
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 107200 mi US $560 |
Replaced 4 Shocks. Tires not wearing evenly. Also greatly improved the ride. |
| 129000 mi US $615 |
Had developed "Death Wobble". Replaced front shocks w/Monroe. Replaced steering column damper. Replaced worn bushings. Replaced track bar. |
| 161400 mi US $151 |
Replaced steering stabilizer. Tire vibration occurred over about 35mph. Mechanic noted that the existing stabilizer was leaking fluid. Balance and alignment alone had not fixed the vibration. |
| 168100 mi US $2000 |
Addressed death wobble / uneven tire (Goodyear MT/R Kevlar 245/75 R16) wear issue again. Includes install, aftermarket steering stabilizer, HD track bar, bushings, new shocks. 4 new OEM (non-kevlar) tires not included in cost of repair. |
| 68000 mi US $40 |
Driver's Side Sway bar end link broke. Replaced both Front end-links. |
| 87000 mi US $50 |
Rear sway bar bushing were shot, resulting in noise from the rear. |
| 116000 mi US $150 |
Sway bar end links broken. Front shocks warn out. Replaced |
| 105300 mi US $250 |
Worn tie-rod ends. Replaced tie-rod and ends with ZJ V8 solid tie-rod, sleeve and HD tie-rod end. Drag-Link ends worn, sloppy steering leading to minor "death wobble" episodes. Replaced Drag-Link and Drag-Link end. Track bar end-link old and worn. Replaced track bar. Worn Upper and Lower control arm bushings; risk of allowing "death wobble" episodes. Replaced Upper and Lower control arms. Steering stabilizer shock worn, leaking. Lowers system's resistance to and recovery from "death wobble" episodes (this is not a "fix" for "death wobble"). Replaced steering stabilizer shock after resolving "death wobble |
2006 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV, ext.
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 75000 mi US $150 |
Experiencing very bad steering wobble at 45mph. Shop recommends replacing shocks. Shocks were relatively new. Had tires balanced and alignment performed. Problem reduced, but not eliminated. This has been a nagging problem for years. |
| 85000 mi US $110 |
Replaced driver side sway bar end link. Ball and socket joint had separated and was knocking as the suspension moved driving down the road. |
2006 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 97000 mi US $200 |
Steering dampener replaced |
| 37600 mi US $700 |
Sway bar broke |
| 42400 mi US $300 |
Replace power steering |
2006 Jeep Wrangler 2dr SUV
190-horsepower 4.0L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 31000 mi US $600 |
The Jeep began to have steering wheel wobble on open road once you hit a rough patch of highway or pothole. Independent Mechanic replaced stabilizer and sway bar and did an alignment. |
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