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Worst Vehicles of 2006

The most problematic 2006 model year vehicles ranked by NHTSA complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

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How scoring works: Each complaint counts as 1 point, each recall as 5 points, and each federal investigation as 10 points. Click any vehicle to view its full reliability profile.

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#12006 Chevrolet CobaltSubcompact Cars

3,056 complaints6 recalls1 invest.796 TSBs

#22006 Pontiac G6Compact Cars

2,588 complaints7 recalls4 invest.755 TSBs

#32006 Jeep CommanderSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

2,341 complaints6 recalls5 invest.64 TSBs

#42006 Dodge ChargerLarge Cars

1,901 complaints5 recalls4 invest.62 TSBs

#52006 Jeep Liberty

1,808 complaints10 recalls5 invest.62 TSBs

#62006 Ford FreestyleSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,870 complaints1 recalls1 invest.23 TSBs

#72006 Jeep Grand CherokeeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,750 complaints6 recalls2 invest.87 TSBs

#82006 Honda CivicSubcompact Cars

1,709 complaints15 recalls102 TSBs

#92006 Toyota PriusMidsize Cars

1,688 complaints6 recalls3 invest.210 TSBs

#102006 Saturn IonCompact Cars

1,537 complaints6 recalls2 invest.739 TSBs

#112006 Hyundai SonataLarge Cars

1,422 complaints11 recalls5 invest.85 TSBs

#122006 Chevrolet TrailblazerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,440 complaints8 recalls4 invest.804 TSBs

#132006 Chevrolet MalibuMidsize Cars

1,474 complaints9 recalls762 TSBs

#142006 Chevrolet HhrSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,367 complaints6 recalls759 TSBs

#152006 Toyota SiennaMinivan - 2WD

1,283 complaints11 recalls3 invest.241 TSBs

#162006 Chrysler 300Large Cars

1,265 complaints4 recalls3 invest.89 TSBs

#172006 Nissan PathfinderSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,224 complaints5 recalls1 invest.74 TSBs

#182006 Dodge Ram 1500

1,080 complaints12 recalls4 invest.52 TSBs

#192006 Dodge DurangoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,038 complaints10 recalls7 invest.71 TSBs

#202006 Chrysler PacificaSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,056 complaints1 recalls4 invest.57 TSBs

#212006 Nissan XterraSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

1,034 complaints5 recalls1 invest.83 TSBs

#222006 Nissan AltimaMidsize Cars

1,043 complaints4 recalls77 TSBs

#232006 Toyota CorollaCompact Cars

969 complaints10 recalls4 invest.143 TSBs

#242006 Toyota TacomaStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

975 complaints11 recalls1 invest.329 TSBs

#252006 Chrysler 300c

990 complaints1 recalls3 invest.37 TSBs

#262006 Dodge Ram 2500

899 complaints9 recalls5 invest.47 TSBs

#272006 Nissan MuranoSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

916 complaints4 recalls2 invest.77 TSBs

#282006 Toyota Rav4Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

879 complaints11 recalls2 invest.308 TSBs

#292006 Ford FusionMidsize Cars

919 complaints5 recalls1 invest.24 TSBs

#302006 Chevrolet EquinoxSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

950 complaints0 recalls692 TSBs

#312006 Honda OdysseyMinivan - 2WD

876 complaints4 recalls1 invest.43 TSBs

#322006 Jeep Wrangler

852 complaints3 recalls1 invest.31 TSBs

#332006 Nissan FrontierStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

831 complaints7 recalls1 invest.96 TSBs

#342006 Ford F 150

737 complaints14 recalls2 invest.56 TSBs

#352006 Volkswagen PassatMidsize Cars

779 complaints7 recalls1 invest.521 TSBs

#362006 Chevrolet ImpalaLarge Cars

802 complaints2 recalls1 invest.804 TSBs

#372006 Volkswagen JettaCompact Cars

792 complaints6 recalls473 TSBs

#382006 Ford ExplorerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

788 complaints4 recalls40 TSBs

#392006 Bmw 325iCompact Cars

708 complaints7 recalls3 invest.114 TSBs

#402006 Toyota TundraStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

676 complaints13 recalls3 invest.197 TSBs

#412006 Nissan MaximaMidsize Cars

733 complaints2 recalls79 TSBs

#422006 Honda AccordMidsize Cars

541 complaints17 recalls4 invest.96 TSBs

#432006 Ford EscapeSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

626 complaints5 recalls1 invest.31 TSBs

#442006 Honda Cr VSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

522 complaints13 recalls5 invest.54 TSBs

#452006 Chrysler Town And CountryMinivan - 2WD

569 complaints4 recalls4 invest.48 TSBs

#462006 Kia SedonaMinivan - 2WD

574 complaints7 recalls40 TSBs

#472006 Nissan TitanStandard Pickup Trucks 2WD

544 complaints7 recalls1 invest.101 TSBs

#482006 Ford MustangSubcompact Cars

506 complaints9 recalls3 invest.27 TSBs

#492006 Toyota 4runnerSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

518 complaints5 recalls2 invest.199 TSBs

#502006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid

481 complaints6 recalls3 invest.78 TSBs

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