2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER CONV: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
24 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
49,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 24 complaints (54.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 6 | 25.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 20.8% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 16.7% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 8.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.2% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.2% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
Electrical System: 13; Engine: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Power Train: 2; Steering: 2; Vehicle Speed Control: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 |
2008: 3; 2009: 3; 2010: 1; 2011: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 5; 2015: 7; 2016: 1; 2018: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10217443 · 2008-02-08 (February 8, 2008)
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. I NOW HAVE 17,500 ON IT AND THE MAXIMUM FUEL MILEAGE IS 16. IT W…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,083 miles reported. Look up ODI 10217443 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223604 · 2008-04-07 (April 7, 2008)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 3,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223604 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10249064 · 2008-11-18 (November 18, 2008)
MY PT CRUISER IS USING 1 QUART OF OIL OR MORE PER 1000 MILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10249064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260202 · 2009-02-27 (February 27, 2009)
I HAVE A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE. IN COLD WEATHER THE DROP DOWN WINDOWS DO NOT DROP. THIS MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER DOORS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE DOOR WINDOWS WILL NOT ALLOW DOOR TO OPEN. AFTER PULLING AND FORCING THE DOOR OPEN IT WILL THEN NOT SEAL OR CLOSE. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING AND I TOOK IT TO DEALER AND THEY 'FIXED' IT. IT IS STILL DOING THIS AND THEY DENY KNOWING WHAT IS WRONG. I FOUND A RECALL BUT NO ONE CAN STOP THE ISSUE. MY CAR DOOR INTEGRITY IS BEING COMPROMISED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10260202 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260448 · 2009-03-02 (March 2, 2009)
13,090 MILES MY WIFE REPORTED THAT THE ENGINE OIL LIGHT BEGAN TO FLASH AS SHE DROVE DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. I CHECKED THE OIL AND IT DID NOT TOUCH THE DIPSTICK. I ADDED 2 QUARTS AND STARTED THE ENGINE TO FIND THAT IT WAS LEAKING OIL OUT THE ACCESSORIES END OF THE ENGINE. THE CAR WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CRANKSHAFT END SEAL WAS IDENTIFIED AS BEING EXPELLED FROM THE TIMING COVER. 1ST REPAIR ATTEMPT: UPON TEST DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE CRANKSHAFT SEAL WAS AGAIN EXPELLED FROM THE TIMING COVER. THE CAUSE WAS IDENTIFIED AS EXCESSIVE …
Owner-reported narrative. 32,022 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260448 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260916 · 2009-03-06 (March 6, 2009)
DOT APPROVED, NYS INSPECTED TRAILER HITCH INSTALLED ON A 2006 CHRYSLER, PT CRUISE. IT REMAINED OPERABLE FOR AROUND 6 MONTHS UNTIL IT WAS NOTICED THAT REAR LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKE LIGHTS WERE INOPERABLE. HITCH INSTALLER RETRACED INSTALLATION PER MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. IT APPEARS THAT ALL POWER TO OPERATE THE BRAKE LAMPS IS LOST ONLY TO THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS BUT NOT THE MID OR THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. ALL OTHER LIGHTS ARE NOT AFFECTED, FUSES ARE NOT BLOWN AND BULBS USUALLY CHECK OUT AS FINE. APPARENTLY, CHRYSLER HAS SEPARATED THE 3RD OR MID BRAKE…
Owner-reported narrative. 40,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260916 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10358737 · 2010-10-01 (October 1, 2010)
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. AS PER JUDY IN CHRYSLER CASE MANAGEMENT, I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT CHRYSLER WILL REIMBURSE ME FOR ALL BUT $100 OF THE REP…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,698 miles reported. Look up ODI 10358737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10404449 · 2011-06-04 (June 4, 2011)
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!!! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 56,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10404449 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.