2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine and engine cooling problems
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Our pt cruiser started exhibiting moments of engine failure after all the lights on the dash board came on. We have taken it to our local mechanic, who has replaced a chip in the board, but the problem continues. It has become very dangerous to drive the pt cruiser, especially on hot days, because…”
filed Jun 25, 2014
“2006 pt cruiser. Consumer writes in regards to crankshaft issues and vehicle repairs *tgw the consumer stated the vehicle was leaking oil and therefore, it was taken to the dealer on 03/13/12. The consumer was contacted at the end of the day and informed the crankshaft had ruined the engine block…”
filed May 8, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 27 | 18% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 24 | 13% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 29 | 11% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 38 | 7% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 62 | 10% |
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.