2006 Jeep Wrangler Reviews, Pricing & Specs

2006 was the last year for the venerable 4.0 straight six torque monster engine, and the only year with a 6-speed stick. We have a '94 Cherokee in storage in Sydney that took us on 150,000 kms of off-road adventures and was fantastic, so when we needed a 'dog car' I ordered this Wrangler with the long wheelbase. Doggie has his own seat and there's still room for a long weekend's worth of luggage for an adventure. As you can see from the picture we don't baby it - the Rubicon pieces make this a proper off-road tool.

the best 4x4 in the world. forget land rover this is the original

Amazing and just a pleasure to drive. gets me anywhere i need to go and even more. great at offroading can go anywhere. the only bad thing is the gas mileage which is around 15 to 16. but overall a great vehicle

driver door weather strip leaked three times and fixed three times and the second time dealer fixed it it leaked again within three days after getting it back from them after the repaired it so far no puddles on floor but expecting it to leak again

I think it is a great example of a 2006. It is just too much $$$ for that year even with the lower mileage and accessories. The tow bar worries me. How many real miles are on the axles and driveline.

Great dependable Jeep model. Straight 6 engine is stronger and this Jeep goes just about anywhere

I think the 2006 was a good year. Much better than the the 2007 models which were known for the Death Rattle.

I bought a 2006 Wrangler 65 Sport. Very clean vehicle, needed tires to make it safer to operate. I am pleased with my purchase.

this is a great vehicle for recreation and impressing the opposite sex, off road abilities are exceptional and its fantastic in the snow. other vehicles make way and the as a body armor and build make it very durable and resilient to little boo boos like backing in to your husband's truck or a light pole. without the back seats I can haul two great danes in the back comfortably. I love it, feel pretty badass driving it and I love the conversation piece that it is. It do not recommend it as a daily driver if your commute is lengthy or if your job requires delivery services. it is hard on fuel, especially if you have lead foot but she's got enough torque that you cant even tell she's runnin factory gears with the 35 in tires.

Everything is awesome except the gas mileage, its awesome driving with the top off and it has enough power to have fun, it looks good and drives well on the crappy roads i work on lol (rouge road in the mountains)

AMAZING! I LOVE IT! Tough & Simple, like a giant tinkertoy!

It's a jeep, man! 4WD in the winter or in the fun stuff, take the top off, take the doors off, hell, even fold the weildshield flat! Awesome resale value, fun to drive and nothing beats cruising in a jeep on a sunny summer day...

PERFORMANCE: it's definately not a hot rod, or sports car. BUILD QUALITY: Good..... it's a Jeep! APPEARANCE: ...... again it's a Jeep! COST OF OWNERSHIP: mileage SUCKS! low maintanance FUN FACTOR: DEFINATELY has a TON of FUN FACTOR!!!!!!!!!!!! But I DO LOVE my Jeep!

Performance - slow but smooth 0 to 60 16 seconds Build Quality - Lots of squeaks/rattle, crappy battery life, bad gas milage Appearance - Its a brick on wheels Cost of Ownership - gas mileage 10 mpgs, oil changes every 3k Fun Factor - Best thing to drive in all 4 seasons...

It's a Jeep! not a Cadillac. Bumpy ride, not much power (4 banger), MPG is easy on the wallet, and I really can't get it stuck. Love it.

The 2006 Jeep Unlimited Rubicon is a SUV for the serious off-roader. On the down side there are few amenities, no power door locks, windows, and/or key-less entry. The ride is harsh and sometimes jaw pounding - but on the other hand this is the ultimate off-road vehicle. The Jeep Unlimited Rubicon has front and rear locking axels. Since this vehicle does not have a electronic throttle box, the driver controls the spped. The jeep is narrow in width allowing it to be driven in tights corridors and is at home in on rough terrain in inclement weather.

Great vehicles but i would purchese the lj trim, the unlimited or rubicon unlimited model in this year

For off road performance a Jeep is hard to beat. When you leave the pavement behind the Wrangler shines like few other vehicles can. If you want to go off-roading the Wrangler is an excellent choice. When going from off road back to the streets and highways the Wrangler goes from King of the Mountain to ugly duckling. If you plan on using it as a commuter then you are choosing style over substance. Be prepared for a loud barely comfortable ride.

I've owned this car for two years. It does have a charm to it. In a land rover, when you get stuck while offroading,you press a button and twist a knob, and lights flicker, computers come online, and you're off. In this, you pull the big manly lever, you hear the gears grind into place, and you simply overrun anything in your path. It works, but only just. The engine isn't anything special, even if it is a 4 litre inline six . I've seen engines underengineered, but this is utterly wasteful. I'm convinced it simly spews unburnt fuel into the exhaust because apart from the horrid fuel economy and occasional tailpipe fires (and no, it's not just my car), no car weighing as little as this one does (just 1800 lbs) should get 9.7 mpg. In their quest for ruggedness, Jeep has taken a few shortucts as far as trim goes. It's rubbish. And I mean really rubbish. It's also overwhelmingly black. The dashboard is black, the carpets are black, the door trim is black, the gear lever is black, the cupholder is black, the centre console is black, the radio is black, the roll bar covers are black, the sun visors are black, and if I didn't buy seat covers, those'd be black, too. In some cases, there are gaps big enough for my whole hand to pass through. The front seats don't move back far enough, they aren't height adjustable, and you can only sit in the back if you're an amputee. All of this was to save money on the interior (but the price is still high). They've also saved money on the brakes (that's not a department I want to save money... that's a department I want to spend money). The front brakes are single piston discs, with the back being bottlecap drums. They work... once. Fade is apparant after just one quick stop. That's if you manage to avoid locking the tyres, because they've also saved money by not putting ABS in this car. The 4 wheel drive can't be used on the road because they've saved money by not putting a differential between the two axles. They also saved money on the transmission. Mine had a 3 (that's right, THREE) speed automatic with a 4th overdrive gear. Maybe that's why the fuel economy was so dismal? The hardtop on mine is also meticliously hard to remove. Also, it's not portable, so make sure to check the weather forecast before you take off, because your roof isn't coming with you. This crudeness does have its advantages. First because of lack of equipment, there's a lot less stuff that can break. And because it's built with a percision to nearest inch, it can be mended with a brick and a piece of string. Because it weighs under a ton, but still has a 200bhp engine (however underwpoered it may be), it can be thrown about corners like almost no other SUV. I've come to realize that the rollover warnings inside aren't there because it rolls easily but because you might forget you're sitting two feet off the ground on a soft rock-climbing suspension and get a bit overzealous. Cronering IS a bit tricky when your tank is less than a quarter full. You've got a big lump at the front, and almost nothing over the back wheels, which in 2 wheel drive are the ones powering the car. This means that when in its lightest state, the rear really likes to come out and play, especially if it's a bit wet on the tarmack. Its size is also very advantageous for the city. It's tiny, easy to see out of, and easy to park. In a city atmosphere, it's faster than a proper car, let alone any other SUV or truck. But overall, my experience has been dismal. I've found the image of rugedness ruined by breakdowns, and in one case, a complete failure of the rear brakes. It's unrefined, unfinished, crude, and powered by technology that at this point should cost a couple hundred quid for the lot, not the 25k+ tag Jeep has slapped on it.