2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA, including 35 crashes, 5 fires, 25 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (144 reports).

1Recalls
349Owner complaints
35Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your PT Cruiser?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls

Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear

Recall 07V149Apr 4, 200738,447 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems

Problem areas named in the 349 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System144
Engine55
Visibility39
Engine And Engine Cooling37
Air Bags35
Power Train28
Exterior Lighting21
Steering18
Structure15
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)15

What owners report

2025-04-17, Service Brakes
See attached document for complaint.
2022-11-05, Air Bags
Air bag warning light on
2022-06-03, Structure
I heard a strange noise, so I looked under the front end of the car. Saw all that missing. This has happened in the last two weeks. I do not drive in bad weather.
2021-08-01, Electrical System
all of the dash board instrument cluster lights turn on breifly,car speed starts to drop, lights on dash turn back off,[ all except seat belt lights] then car seems to restart itself and will reaccelerate.all this happens while we are driving in traffic at highway speeds, this is not good and could result in a very serious incident, not only for us but for othe
2021-01-05, Fuel/Propulsion System
FUEL ODOR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INVESTIGATED AND FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS FOUND. THE LEAK IS AT THE CONNECTION FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL CONNECTION. THE CONNECTION IS ON THE VEHICLE RIGHT/PASSENGER SIDE AND AGAINST THE FIRE WALL. IF NO RECALL, AT LEAST ALL REGISTERED DRIVERS SHOULD BE NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. LEAK WAS DISCOVERED ON 1ST LOOK DUE TO GOOGLE SEARCH OF ISSUE. ISSUE IS NOTICED AT START UP AND DISAPPEARS (LEAK CONTINUES) WITH VEHICLE SPEED OR WITH AIR FLOW DILUTION. CUSTOMERS NEED TO FIX OR FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF A UNDER HOOD FIRE. THANKS.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser: Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Based on 349 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (144), Engine (55), Visibility (39).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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