2006 Jeep Wrangler brakes problems

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 109,000 miles · OR

Left rear brake locks wheel when emergency stop or wet pavement. No visible defect by 2 brake shops. Happens when moving on dry or wet city streets.

Filed Sep 21, 2013 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · CT

Lost breaks on vehicle. Took vehicle to get fixed...was informed the break line was mounted against body and due to this and normal bouncing of the vehicle the metal cut through the break line.

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 42,467 miles · KY

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.

Filed Mar 28, 2012 · Brakes, Steering · 10,985 miles · PA

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.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · CA · 1 injury

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.

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 25,000 miles · MI

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.)

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 25,000 miles · IN

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.

Filed Jun 10, 2010 · Brakes · 55,700 miles · MI · crash

Tl*the 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.

Filed Jun 4, 2010 · Brakes, Steering · 35,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 jeep wrangler. While traveling at speeds of 50 MPH, the front end of the vehicle began to vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The failure mileage was 35,000 and the current mileage was 36,000. Updated 07/26/10. *lj the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. Upon inspection, they stated the belts in the tires had separated, the front rotors were warped and the steering dampener failed. Updated 08/06/10*jb updated 11/19/10. *lj updated 11/24/10

Filed Apr 19, 2010 · Body, Brakes · 24,000 miles · NC

Have a 2006 jeep wrangler with 24,000 miles which is experiencing front wheel shaking at about 40-45 MPH and when braking. Alignment, tires, etc. Are good with no aftermarket modifications done to suspension. This appears to be a very common problem with wranglers and is even called and known as a "death wobble." no crashes, but dealer will charge to investigate and fix. As mentioned, this appears to be a very common problem with wranglers, therefore, isn't it a manufacturing flaw that jeep needs to take responsibility for?