2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv problems
NHTSA has received 39 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv, and 33% of them involve electrical system. Next are engine (28%) and fuel system (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Electrical system 33% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 37 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 10 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 37 complaints that include odometer readings, half describe a problem before roughly 52,000 miles. For electrical system specifically, the median reported mileage is about 52,000 miles (13 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 1 complaint mentions a fire. Its complaints are less severe on average than those of 90% of model years in our database.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
On sept. 20, 2010, I was returning home in my 2006 chrysler pt cruiser convertible when I noticed a "burning" odor inside the car and saw a lot of smoke coming from the passenger side of the engine. My husband and I had the car towed to a dealership to see what happened and get the necessary repair. I was totally shocked when I found out that the cooling fan motor had burnt internally. We had the repair done and paid for it.
Purchased mar 2007 the pt cruiser convertible gt. Was getting 19mpg maximum. With 13,000 miles, the crankshaft seal on the accessories end was pushed out by too much crankshaft end play. 4 quarts low on oil when it flashed the oil light. Car was hauled to the dealership where they put another seal in it and that one failed while the dealer still had the car. They replaced the short block cam belt and seals. The cam belt made excessive noise on start-up for the first month.
Been experiencing a vibration in my car, and upon several attempts on finding that problem I was told that my steering wheel was loose. Upon taking it to the dealer, I was informed that the whole steering column would have to be replaced. Seems to me to be too soon to have this done on 2006 model with 33,000 miles. Still haven't found the vibration problem yet.
2006 pt cruiser gauges die, dash indicators come on, engine stalls. May restart. Replaced batt and all batt cables, cleaned all connectors. Still occurs!! Help!!!
While highway driving, seat belt light comes on, then instrument panel lights go crazy and vehicle then shuts down - have to put in neutral to restart engine again. I see there are numerous complaints on the same issue. Dangerous situation and chrysler needs to address the issue. Too expensive to play hit or miss with a dealership. I am frustrated and worried for safety when driving. Happens on highway and city driving.