2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems by component
349 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 138 | 40% | 65,000 mi |
| Engine → | 55 | 16% | 70,007 mi |
| Visibility → | 37 | 11% | 42,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 36 | 10% | 40,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 35 | 10% | 45,436 mi |
| Power Train → | 28 | 8% | 65,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 21 | 6% | 84,288 mi |
| Steering → | 18 | 5% | 71,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 15 | 4% | 85,300 mi |
| Structure → | 15 | 4% | 77,250 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 11 | 3% | 90,000 mi |
| Suspension | 9 | 3% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 2% | — |
| Tires | 8 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 2% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2% | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.