2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser wipers, windshield & visibility problems
50 complaints about wipers, windshield & visibility have been filed for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, which is 10% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 52,000 miles 44 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 8 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 7 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 10 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 44 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 52,000 miles, and 55% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
I tried rolling my windows up with the electric window switch & smoke started coming from the electric window switches on the dashboard.
While driving I noticed rattling noises coming from the rear of the vehicle and excessive road noise in the passenger compartment coming from the back. After a rainy day I observed puddles of water behind the rear seats. Upon investigating I found that the fixed rear quarter windows were no longer properly attached to the body of the vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
- Electrical system 144 complaints
- Engine 86 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Lighting 24 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 23 complaints
- Steering 18 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints
Wipers, windshield & visibility problems in other years
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