2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 349 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The motor mounts failed and now the rocker arms are shot. I am afraid to drive the car. I had two mounts repaired-still shakes. Took in for an oil change-they said the rocker arms are shot. Getting an estimate today. I am moving april 18 from california to texas and am concerned about the safety of this car. It has 40,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10853938, filed 2016-04, 40,000 miles“I bought a Pt Cruiser sedan and the car lot I bought if from said it needed front shocks and it would be ready in two day. I pick up the Pt Cruiser and decided to take it to my mechanic and have it check out from top to bottom. It has over 100 mechanical issues, from shocks which were never put on. There is oil in the spark plugs and leaves a smell when the heater is on which makes us very ill. It is not safe to drive. Also, the car lot I bought it from which it was sold for around $2,000 dollars and needs over $3,000 dollars worth of work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10559663, filed 2014-01, 104,000 miles“Here is an extract of what I send to Chrysler customer service, which they rejected- no injury was involved: I do have an issue with one repair that was needed, though. I had taken the cruiser in for service on aug 7, 2006 at the advice of oaklawn mobile in cranston, ri. I thought the problem with the cruiser was to do with a steering rack that puritan replaced in 2003 and repaired via a recall again in 2005. However, it was due to worn front-end parts. Specifically both front tie rods, wheel bearings, and control arm bushings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10167596, filed 2006-09, 40,400 miles“Vehicle at 76,000 miles rides rough and during check up was found to have bad front bushings and three cracked engine mounts. Two licensed mechanics advised that this should not be happening to a single owner, never mistreated vehicle at that mileage. This was caught prior to a potential safety incident.”
NHTSA complaint #10604494, filed 2014-06, 76,000 miles“Owned this car approx. 3 months with problems from day 1. First week took in for 3 front end alignments, car always pulled to the right, problem never fixed. After one month when summer arrived no cold air, had to have evaporator replaced $1,000, car in shop for 2 weeks, air still not blowing cold. Replaced low pressure switch, high end switch, pressure line, still no cold air, problem was never resolved. Would idle real hard at stops. Told it was a broken motor mount, replaced $150. …”
NHTSA complaint #10472527, filed 2012-08, 34,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
| 2003 | 35 | 14% |
| 2002 | 40 | 8% |
| 2001 | 66 | 11% |
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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