2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

512

Owner Complaints

55 Crashes 6 Fires 1 Death

1

Recall

ACTIVE 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.

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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.

Electrical System
Complaints: 122 2 Crashes 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 55
Air Bags
Complaints: 29 16 Crashes 14 Injuries
Power Train
Complaints: 22 3 Crashes 1 Death
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 20 4 Crashes 1 Fire
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 16
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 15 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 15 1 Crash
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 13
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 13 2 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Injuries
Visibility
Complaints: 13
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 10
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 8
Structurebody
Complaints: 8 5 Crashes 3 Injuries
Seat Belts
Complaints: 7 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 7 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 5 5 Crashes 6 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 5
Structure
Complaints: 5 1 Fire 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Tires
Complaints: 5
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes
Service Brakes
Complaints: 4
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 3
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Equipment
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Air
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Electric
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11655145 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
See attached document for complaint.
#11492421 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
Air bag warning light on
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.
#11427363 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
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
#11427363 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
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

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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

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