2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser structure problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Jun 3, 2022
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 3 | 3% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 8 | 4% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 67 | 13% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 67 | 11% |
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.