2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser power train problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted to second gear independently. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he parked on the side of the road. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to…”
filed Oct 16, 2020
“The car has been overheating at idle. When driving, it maintains the correct temperature and returns to it even if it has gone up. Idling at a drive thru is enough to cause a full overheat with smoke. When the car is turned off, a loud bubbling can be heard. The entire fan assembly and harness was…”
filed Jun 8, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
Power Train problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 7 | 7% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 10 | 9% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 17 | 11% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 13 | 7% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 35 | 14% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 35 | 7% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 47 | 8% |
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.