2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
512
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
8
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
The 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER has received a total of 512 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR. 8 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (122 complaints), Engine (55 complaints), and Air Bags (29 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, potentially affecting up to 38,447 vehicles.
Recall 07V149000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
| 38,447 vehicles affected
Defect: 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: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
512 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
See attached document for complaint.
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.
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
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
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 8 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
18-016-13 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
1801406 — POWER TRAIN
A SMALL NUMBER OF VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT CALIBRATION THAT WILL PREVENT THE MIL FROM ILLUMINATING WHEN TRANSMISSION LIMP IN IS ENCOUNTERED. *TT
1801306 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DTC'S P2152, P0152, P0154, P0151, P0089, P0091 AND P0092 ARE BEING INCORRECTLY REPORTED FOR P2149, P0132, P0131, P0087, AND P0088. *TT
1900106 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
HORN ACTIVATION EFFORT. *TT
1800206 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FLASH: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATION - P1128 CLOSED LOOP FUELING NOT ACHIEVED - BANK 1. *TT
0805905 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FLASH: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) TOO DIM. *AK
0805105 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE ERRONEOUS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE. *SC
0802801 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
MOISTURE ACCUMULATION INSIDE A VENTED HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY CONDITION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER.
Investigation PE06046 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR Closed
Opened:
REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS SEPARATION
Other Model Years of the CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
- 2001 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 799 complaints
- 2002 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 658 complaints
- 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 353 complaints
- 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 290 complaints
- 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 244 complaints
- 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER (current)
- 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 203 complaints
- 2008 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 170 complaints
- 2009 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 158 complaints
- 2010 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — 30 complaints
Other CHRYSLER Models
- CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY — 18,996 total complaints
- CHRYSLER PACIFICA — 10,103 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 200 — 6,913 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300 — 6,453 total complaints
- CHRYSLER SEBRING — 4,094 total complaints
- CHRYSLER CONCORDE — 2,991 total complaints
- CHRYSLER 300C — 1,758 total complaints
- CHRYSLER LHS — 1,430 total complaints