2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 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.
“I had my oil change done at westborn Chrysler and the hood latch malfunctioned which caused my hood to open on the highway. They have refused to make the proper repairs to a loyal customer which could have caused my death.”
NHTSA complaint #10168340, filed 2006-09, 18,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The hatch on the rear trunk was replaced seven times which caused the alarm to activate and drain the battery. The warning light for the rear door indicated that the door was ajar which also activated the alarm. The failure has occurred since the vehicle was purchased. The failure mileage was 0 and the currently mileage was 53300. Updated 3/17/10 updated 05/05/10.”
NHTSA complaint #10303859, filed 2010-02Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
138 complaintsEngine
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaintsEngine cooling
36 complaintsAir bags
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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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