IllustrationDT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER CHANGED AN ELECTRONIC MODULE. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE GAS WAS CONTAMINATED, BUT THE VEHICLE HAD THIS PROBLEM ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS.*AK
2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 202.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
570–25K
8325–50K
6250–75K
5075–100K
42100–150K
12150K+
306 reports with mileage · 43 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Electrical System. Review the 138 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 55 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Visibility. Review the 37 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
35 crash reports5 fire reports21 injury reports
Electrical System complaints
138 reportsPOOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, POOR REPAIR & DIAGNOSTIC ABILITIES OF DEALER SERVICE TEAM. 12 MPG OFF THE LOT AND NO BETTER THAN 16 SO FAR INCLUDING A TRIP TO THE KEYS. THE H3 GETS 20 !! CONTINUOUS COMPUTER RELATED ISSUES WITH DASH DISPLAYING ERRONEOUS READOUTS. "REPAIRED" 1X, IN FOR 2ND ATTEMPT NOW. M…
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POOR FUEL ECONOMY, COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS, POOR REPAIR & DIAGNOSTIC ABILITIES OF DEALER SERVICE TEAM. 12 MPG OFF THE LOT AND NO BETTER THAN 16 SO FAR INCLUDING A TRIP TO THE KEYS. THE H3 GETS 20 !! CONTINUOUS COMPUTER RELATED ISSUES WITH DASH DISPLAYING ERRONEOUS READOUTS. "REPAIRED" 1X, IN FOR 2ND ATTEMPT NOW. MY BIG LEMON STAMP IS READY. *JB
CURRENTLY FYI. HAVE TO TAKE THE CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP WHEN A PART COMES IN ON AN UNRELATED REASON. WILL ALERT DEALER OF MY PROBLEM THEN, SO IT HAS NOT YET BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC. ON FATHER'S DAY I HAD A WOMAN MAKE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME, AND STOPPED. I TRIED TO BLOW MY HORN TO GET HER OUT OF MY WAY WHILE TRYING TO MOVER …
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CURRENTLY FYI. HAVE TO TAKE THE CAR IN TO DEALERSHIP WHEN A PART COMES IN ON AN UNRELATED REASON. WILL ALERT DEALER OF MY PROBLEM THEN, SO IT HAS NOT YET BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC. ON FATHER'S DAY I HAD A WOMAN MAKE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME, AND STOPPED. I TRIED TO BLOW MY HORN TO GET HER OUT OF MY WAY WHILE TRYING TO MOVER OUR OF HER PATH. HORN FAILED. TRIED TO BLOW THE HORN WHEN I GOT HOME, AND CAN HEAR THE SWITCH CLICK, BUT NO HORN. SEEMS TO BE A COMMON COMPLAINT JUST FROM PEOPLE WHO KNOWS ABOUT THIS SITE, DO NOT KNOW HOW COMMON OF A COMPLAINT IT IS FROM OTHERS. THIS IS A SAFETY DEVICE WHERE ONE FAILURE DUE TO DESIGN IS TOO MANY. *NM
THE HORN ON THIS 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND ONLY WHEN YOU HIT A PLACE ON THE WHEEL EXTREMELY HARD. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE HAD TO FEEL AROUND ON THE WHEEL PUSHING AND PUSHING TO MAKE IT WORK. IN A SITUATION WHERE THE HORN IS NECESSARY IT IS TOO LATE. I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALER WHEN I HAD IT IN TO BE FI…
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THE HORN ON THIS 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY AND ONLY WHEN YOU HIT A PLACE ON THE WHEEL EXTREMELY HARD. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE HAD TO FEEL AROUND ON THE WHEEL PUSHING AND PUSHING TO MAKE IT WORK. IN A SITUATION WHERE THE HORN IS NECESSARY IT IS TOO LATE. I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALER WHEN I HAD IT IN TO BE FIXED TWO TIMES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE NEW PT CRUISER AND THAT IT WAS THE MAJOR COMPLAINT FROM CONSUMERS. I DID NOT HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 MODEL. I DO NOT USE THE HORN OFTEN BUT AS A WARNING TO AVOID INCIDENTS. IT IS A NECESSARY PART OF THE VEHICLE. I AM CONCERNED THAT A DESIGN FLAW MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY. PLEASE SEE IF YOU CAN INFORM CHRYSLER. THANK YOU. *JB *AK *NM
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPOT ON THE STEERING WHEEL THAT ACTIVATES THE HORN IS HARD TO FIND. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS ONLY A SMALL AREA ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. UPDATED 3/22/2006 - THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. *NM
2006 PT CRUISER HORN SOMETIMES WILL NOT WORK. *TS THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE HORN MUST BE APPLIED A CERTAIN WAY. *JB
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 50-55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND THEY DETERMINED THE PROBLEM INVOLVED THE STARTER ASSEMBLY SOLENOID VALVE. REPAIRS WERE MADE. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO …
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DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING AT 50-55 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND THEY DETERMINED THE PROBLEM INVOLVED THE STARTER ASSEMBLY SOLENOID VALVE. REPAIRS WERE MADE. HOWEVER, THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR ADDITIONAL REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE IS A CONVERTIBLE. *AK
Official recalls
107V149000 · Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Apr 4, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY PULL THROUGH THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE GLASS SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR INJURE A PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
2EA07004 · Rear Quarter Panel Glass Separation
Opened Feb 16, 2007 · Closed Apr 5, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:glass, Side/rear
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) WILL RECALL MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 PT CRUISER VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM 5/17/05 THROUGH 9/1/05 TO CORRECT A POTENTIAL DEFECT IN THE REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS THAT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.DCC WILL INSPECT THE REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.DCC WILL BEGIN NOTIFYING OWNERS IN MAY 2007. VEHICLES PRODUCED PRIOR TO AND AFTER THE ABOVE BUILD DATES ARE NOT AFFECTED.A CHANGE MADE BY THE ASSEMBLY PLANT IN MAY 2005 THAT MODIFIED THE GLASS ATTACHMENT LED TO THE POTENTIAL FOR GLASS SEPARATION.IN SEPTEMBER 2005, SUBSEQUENT CHANGES TO THE PROCESS WERE MADE TO CORRECT THIS.THIS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS IS CLOSED.SEE RECALL 07V149 FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS.
PE06046 · Rear Quarter Panel Glass Separation
Opened Oct 20, 2006 · Closed Feb 16, 2007
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Visibility:glass, Side/rear
ODI HAS RECEIVED REPORTS THAT THE EITHER THE LEFT OR THE RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS FALLS OFF THE VEHICLE.SOME REPORTS INDICATE THAT THE GLASS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION AND STRUCK A FOLLOWING VEHICLE.IN SOME CASES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING VEHICLE WAS REPORTED.THE COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA ARE CONCENTRATED WITHIN A PARTICULAR BUILD DATE RANGE FROM MAY TO JUN OF 2005 FOR MY 2005 VEHICLES AND JULY TO SEP OF 2005 FOR MY 2006 VEHICLES.THIS PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE) IS UPGRADED TO EA07-004.