Two problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Jeep Wrangler based on all problems reported for the 2006 Wrangler.
The contact owns a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The contact parked the vehicle and as he attempted to shut the vehicle off, the ignition switch would not respond. The contact stated that the ignition switch was removed by his personal mechanic in order to shut the vehicle off. The dealer advised that the ignition switch could not be replaced as one unit but the entire steering column would need replacing. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 90, 0000. Updated 02/7/11.
I own a 2006 Jeep Wrangler and besides excessive tire wear which the local dealership cannot seem to fix, my latest problem is with the ignition system . Originally I thought it was the ignition switch but when I called the dealership to get a new one the parts salesman told me that my problem wasn't with the switch (and he was right) the problem is a piece of plastic between the switch and the tumbler and that the only way to get the plastic piece was to buy the complete steering column. In that phone call he also informed me that he knew this due to the fact they have had several problems with the Wranglers 1997 on up and the factory hasn't done anything to correct the problem and the only way to get this little 50 cent piece was to buy a $500. 00 steering column. I feel this should be a recalled item due to the fact they know it is a problem and I am afraid that while I'm driving the vehicle could shut down so I am not driving on the freeway so if it does shut down I wont have an uncontrollable vehicle at high speed.