2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Equipment Problems

“The speedodometer dropped to zero. Comes and goes and the dealer can not get a reading because it does not do it when they check it. Next the AC kicks in and out of cool air. Next while driving down the road the car dies. I had to put it in neutral and manually turn because it died. I nearly hit a cement wall. Now the dealer says he can not find anything wrong.”

“I was driving my 2006 Pt Cruiser and a girl driving a grand cherokee jeep ran a stop sign and hit me in the driver side front fender and driver door. My three children were in the car with me. The impact flipped my car 3 or more times landing us on the drivers side. Neither of airbags deployed from the impact. I was driving at approximately 45 MPH and she was coming down a hill to the stop sign but showed no sign of slowing down. Her speed was probably around 50 MPH. The point of contact was at the drivers door and fender and it was crushed. The car was a total loss. …”

“I have had this 2006 Pt Cruiser for over a year and a half. Within that year and a half, I have now had to replace the tires, brakes. The air conditioner just went out. This car has been horrible. I can't blow the horn without pounding it. The lamp assemblies hold moisture, the thing drinks gas and right now with gas prices this is a problem. Yet, nobody wants me to trade it because it isn't worth a penny because nobody wants them. They need to recall the fact they lied on the stickers about gas mileage. I may get 17 miles per gallon. Horrible car. …”

“I have 2006 Pt Cruiser and I am having tons of electrical problems sometimes the stereo will not work.brake light stays on and run the battery down. If you have the dome light one and put your blinker on to the right the light goes out doesn't do it on the left, the ignition switch sometimes hangs up and will not turn stuck for a little before I can get it to turn over and start, then the AC spouse had to rewire it because the compressor wasn't kicking on and off, I have always owned a Chrysler and after this experience if Chrysler is not will to help repair the vehicle I would not own…”

“The contact owns a 2006 chrylser Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the air conditionaer would not blow cold air. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the evapurator was leaking and needed to be replaced. The mechanic notified an authorized dealer and was informed that all of the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was then notified and the contact was informed that all vehicles under 70,000 miles would be covered, under warranty, for the repairs. …”