2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 23 complaints for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 death.
What owners wrote
The owner of the vehicle, isabel huerta was struck and killed by her own vehicle when the transmissions suddenly slipped from park to reverse. The transmission has a design flaw that allows the shifter to be placed in a "false park" position. She was swept under the vehicle by the open door, and was crushed to death by her own vehicle. Her body was found under the vehicle with the wheel on her chest...updated 11/08/17 please note odi 10876328 is 116 page long. See document for further info.
Airbag on passenger side does not work. Have had car worked on several times. New computer installed. Am told it is the tipm. Engine light comes on throwing car into limping mode. Will not go above 45 MPH. Only has 58,000 miles on it. Havent had wreck yet
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 144 complaints
- Engine 86 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 50 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints
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