2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other PT Cruiser Conv years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv. That is the most of any PT Cruiser Conv model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (13 complaints, 54%), typically at around 52,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 24owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 | 54% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 25% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 21% | 33,860 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 13% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 13% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 8% | 80,700 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 8% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 4% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 4% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 4% | 59,965 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Pt cruiser pcm failure. I bought this used 2/18. Car losing its turbo power, gas consumption and milage horrible. 5miles/gallon. O2 sensors replaced 6/18. Replaced battery 7/18. Car had been and continued to have hard starting since 6/18. Often it would take 2 attempts to start ignition. No warning…
Car in motion, all lights came on , lost power, was nearly hit from car behind me.
Power steering leaking, took to chrysler dealer . The dealer did not tell me there was a recall on the power steering . The dealer told me to buy another chrysler.
Just like many other complaints on here, my vehicle starts acting crazy with lights flashing, and feels like it won't shift and go above 40mph. I brought the car to dealer and they replaced the ignition switch, and pcm. This cost me $1200. It stopped for a bit, then started again a month or two…
Where the fuel line in the engine compartment connects to the main fuel line from the tank at the fire wall, there is a fuel drip above the exhaust manifold. This line leaks fuel where it connects to the main line. It has been replaced one time already and continues to leak. This is dangerous…
Other Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 PT Cruiser Conv | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 | 24 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other PT Cruiser Conv model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.