WheelsPart report

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Wheels Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 1%of 349 total for the year
Median mileage: 39,500miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1% of the 349 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 45 MPH, she experienced two tire blowouts on two separate occasions. The first blowout was on the rear driver side and the second was on the rear passenger side. The dealer replaced the rear passenger side rim and determined the rim was the actual cause of the tire failure. The other 3 rims were not replaced because the dealer advised there were no defects found on the rims. The contact experienced two additional tire blowouts due to the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #10340492, filed 2010-06, 39,000 miles

Wheels: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2010	1	5%
2009	4	4%
2007	1	1%
2006	2	1%
2005	11	6%
2004	11	5%
2003	11	4%
2002	21	4%
2001	61	10%

Other parts of the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical system
138 complaints Engine
55 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
47 complaints Engine cooling
36 complaints Air bags
35 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
28 complaints Exterior lighting
21 complaints Steering
18 complaints Brakes
15 complaints Electronic stability control
15 complaints Body and structure
15 complaints Fuel 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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