2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser air bags problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Stopped at a red light rear ended and pushed into vehicle in front of me front end and rear end damage air bags didnt deploy”
filed Aug 24, 2019
“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”
filed Jan 25, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 24 | 21% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 28 | 19% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 20 | 8% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 44 | 9% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 43 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.