2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems and Repair Histories
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Chrysler PT Cruiser Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2006 | Chrysler PT Cruiser | 21 PT Cruisers, 8.0 months of data per PT Cruiser, average 71700 miles Small sample size. Join or 21 PT Cruisers, 8.0 months of data per PT Cruiser, average 71700 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 99000 | 1500 | Replaced Timing Belt/WaterPump/Gaskets,Etc. |
| Mar | 2011 | 109000 | 250 | Overheating - New Thermostat installed |
| Aug | 2011 | 114000 | 1000 | Leaking Radiator replaced A/C not cold. Six cooling fan (electrical) replaced. 2nd replacement of this fan. |
| Sep | 2011 | 114000 | 0 | Newly replaced radiator leaking AGAIN. Dealer replaced AGAIN |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 28000 | 50 | Engine Light, Fault Code for Camshaft Sensor. Car occasionally 'bolting' when starting off, relieved by de-celerating. Dealer updated code, saw no more engine light, but problem occured again the same evening. Will return for Sensor repair. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 44000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 61000 | 450 | Tie rod end and track bar link replaced |
| Aug | 2010 | 63000 | 1673 | Clutch and dual mass flywheel replaced. |
| Feb | 2011 | 69000 | 250 | Sway bar bushings |
| Apr | 2011 | 69500 | 500 | Passenger side CV joint and drive shaft came apart. Replaced both. |
| May | 2011 | 70000 | 500 | AC hose developed a leak. Replaced |
| Oct | 2011 | 72300 | 192 | Cracked rim resulted in damaged tire |
| Mar | 2012 | 74000 | 240 | Tie rod broke. Repaired |
| Sep | 2012 | 76000 | 238 | Passenger side tie rod replaced |
| Oct | 2012 | 77000 | 0 | Battery kept dieing....all systems checked out ok. No parasitic draws or electrical system failure. Unexplained |
| Jan | 2013 | 79000 | 0 | The PT would simply be dead, randomly and increasing in frequency. Origin undetermined but suspected alternater may have been the issue but more likely a fault in wiring harness somewhere. Needed to stop the bleeding. |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2010 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 59000 | 650 | Changed Air Filter, Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, and front Left wheel bearing. Car still making noise coming from rear, unknown problem. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 39000 | 0 | Brake light switch replaced to repair non-functioning brake lights. |
| May | 2013 | 88000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2007 | 32 | Replaced oxygen sensor at 43000 miles. Caused Check engine light. $136 at Midas. Replaced on my authority. | |
| Feb | 2008 | 53 | Replace broken glove door latch. My son pulled on it when locked and broke it. | |
| Jun | 2010 | 43000 | 156 | Poisoned oxygen sensor. Unit replaced and code cleared. Failure has not returned. Error code P0138. Down stream sensor in CAT bad. |
| Jan | 2012 | 61000 | 43 | Hall effect cam position sensor failure. Replaced the sensor with an aftermarket unit and erased codes. |
| Aug | 2012 | 67500 | 1000 | Worn motor mounts. Shop claimed all connections bad. |
| Apr | 2013 | 72000 | 2600 | Replaced dryer / condenser and and cleaned system. Replace radiator fan and recharged system. Replaced cam sensor magnet and hall effect cam sensor. |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Queensland, Australia | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 32860 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 70680 | 360 | knocking noise coming from front rhs strut, replaced both front struts |
| Mar | 2011 | 70680 | 150 | lower control arms replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 42000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 50000 | 1100 | Replaced lower control arms, bushings, and sway bar bushings. Cleaned power steering fluid resevoir to remove debris that was limiting fluid movement and causing noise. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 76000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 82000 | 260 | THE CLUTCH CONVERTER WAS NO GOOD AND COULDN'T GET ANY SHIFTS AND THE CLUTCH WIRE WAS WORN OUT. IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE CLUTCH AND THE PULLY HAD TO BE REPLACED TOO. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED TOO. BUT THE CAR IS WORKING FINE NOW. |
| Jun | 2012 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 54000 | 600 | Heard "clunking" in front suspension rear sway bar bushing was noisy |
| Mar | 2012 | 54000 | 0 | rear swaybar bushing was noisy when sold |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Aguascalientes, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 8680 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 14240 | 100 | Replacement of A/C pressure switch. |
| Jun | 2012 | 15500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 64000 | 800 | New engine mounts. Rubber worn thru. ALso lower control arms replaced because bushings were worn thru. Chrysler uses a soft rubber in their engine mounts, which cuts vibration, but means a shorter life. |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | Wheel bearing needed to be replaced on front driver's side. Fell under warranty, Dealer fixed at zero cost | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 82000 | 20 | engine overheated and fuel leak on fuel line at molded connection near firewall. |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 77000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 87000 | 1000 | Replacement of Totally Integrated Power Module, unit send incorrect voltage to AC compressor. The module was expected to fail to control other electronic functions, so it was replaced. Module is VIN specific. |
| Jun | 2012 | 99000 | 1600 | Replace compressor, one pressure hose and cooling fans. |
| Nov | 2012 | 103300 | 100 | Replaced upper and lower engine support struts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 104000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 126000 | 250 | Water pump failed and was covered under extended warranty, timing belt changed while engine was apart. |
| May | 2012 | 126000 | 900 | Car overheating cooling fan failure. Sold car back to dealer at loss since was apparent lemon. Had wiring issue with left low beam, computer issue of some sort also. Dash lights would start blinking and gauges would go beserk occasionally. Decided to bail on car and cut my losses. |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 74000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2012 | 86000 | 800 | Rack and pinion required replacement. Replacement was made. |
| Mar | 2012 | 87000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2011 | 37000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 37000 | 150 | Check battery light keep coming on. Had to replace battery cables. |
| May | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | Battery light was intermittent, when came on. Has to stop car, shut off & restart. Dealer did a software reload. |
| Jun | 2011 | 37000 | 0 | Car would overheat intermittently and could not be replicated at dealer if engine was shut off. Had to replace computer. |
| Sep | 2011 | 42000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nova Scotia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 48360 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2010 | 50840 | 800 | seized alternater and broken belt |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 50220 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2010 | 50840 | 460 | had to have tsb done and had to put a set of plugs in it. |
| May | 2010 | 50840 | 130 | brake pedal dropping between stops problem still persists |
| Jul | 2010 | 51460 | 160 | i was told that the wheel bearings were causing the brake problem however having changed both front wheel bearings the brake pedal still drops off or fades after turns. a new master cylinder was installed, but the problem remains even after spending $700. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2009 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 77000 | 550 | Timing belt, water pump, belt tensioners replaced. |
| May | 2010 | 82700 | 60 | lower r/h motor mount replaced.rnreplaced serpatine belt |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 14000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Instrument panel dimmer rheostat failed. Replaced instrument panel dimmer rheostat |
| Apr | 2012 | 34300 | 65 | Camshaft position sensor failed. Replaced sensor. |
| Jan | 2013 | 39000 | 300 | Replaced tie rod end to pass inspection |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | 600 | Replaced cracked radiator; was able to barely get it to the dealer before overheating. |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 36000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 74000 | 380 | Head gasket leaking due to blowback from failed PCV. |
| Aug | 2012 | 93000 | 0 | Alternator died, and killed one battery before I sold it. IT WAS NOT REPAIRED, as I didn't have the money for repair and trade in. Power steering pump was making a loud screeching sound. AC clutch would make a loud "clunk" when engaging. |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2010 | 64000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 65000 | 0 | Rough idle. |
| Sep | 2010 | 67000 | 0 | Rough idle not fixed. |
| Jan | 2011 | 71300 | 0 | Replaced #3 exhaust valve. |
| Jul | 2011 | 78700 | 1400 | Replaced battery, fan module, engine coils. |
| May | 2012 | 89300 | 1400 | Valve seals, rear brakes. |
| Jun | 2012 | 90000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 41000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 42000 | 100 | I had valve tap at 725miles took it back twice under factory warranty dealer kept saying it is normal. Now factory warranty is up and quess what now I have a valve tap under extended warranty. I am going to fight this with Chrysler. Nate Elkins |
| Jun | 2009 | 53000 | 100 | they replaced 8 of the lifters and still have valve tap. Going back to stealer again. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 126000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 127000 | 850 | needed new timing belt |
| May | 2012 | 166700 | 220 | Motor fans went out |
| Nov | 2012 | 176000 | 160 | Both engine cooling fans went out |
| May | 2013 | 194000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alaska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 49000 | 430 | Routine brake fix- pads and rotors Replaced leaking shocks Replaced motor mounts |
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 33000 | 548 | While driving, when the window was down, I could hear my brakes making noise when I put on my brakes to stop or slow down. So I took it to a repair shop the following week. I was charged for front pads & rotors, rear brake preventive maint |
| Aug | 2011 | 41000 | 878 | Heard a chime sound & stopped at red light near a service station & decided to pull over to check it out. While parking the chime sounded very fast repeatedly. There was smoke coming from hood. Let engine cool & tested for problem. Replaced AC compressor |
| Dec | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
2-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 68000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 69000 | 75 | replaced wiper component on steering column |
| Jun | 2012 | 72000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 135000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 135000 | 90 | Flasher/Turn signals do not work outside the car, but I can visibly see flashers on inside of car working-flashing real fast! The turn signal switch was changed, but there is still no turn signal/flasher activity! What's the problem now? |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 24000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 33000 | 1100 | cam sensor Passenger turn light not working, bulb good, driver turn light not working, bulb good. Replacing TIPM |
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