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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
8%of 24 total for the year
Median mileage
80,700miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv, 8% of the 24 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,700 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While highway driving, seat belt light comes on, then instrument panel lights go crazy and vehicle then shuts down - have to put in neutral to restart engine again. I see there are numerous complaints on the same issue. Dangerous situation and Chrysler needs to address the issue. Too expensive to play hit or miss with a dealership. I am frustrated and worried for safety when driving. Happens on highway and city driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10616130, filed 2014-07, 88,000 miles

“Pt cruiser PCM failure. I bought this used 2/18. Car losing its turbo power, gas consumption and milage horrible. 5miles/gallon. O2 sensors replaced 6/18. Replaced battery 7/18. Car had been and continued to have hard starting since 6/18. Often it would take 2 attempts to start ignition. No warning lights or failure codes to address this issue. 10/18 driving 40mph large busy city street, going straight, with no warning the car failed. 40mph to sudden slow roll engine failed. Lost power steering. Radio stayed on. Was able to get to side of road but not fully out of traffic lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #11143724, filed 2018-10, 73,399 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200628%

Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv

Electrical system
13 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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