2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv, and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
- 2006
- 2007
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,621 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 7 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 conti”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 29, 2018 · Power train
“Car in motion, all lights came on , lost power, was nearly hit from car behind me.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 25, 2018 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (PT Cruiser Convertible). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–22 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 24–26 |
| Fuel | Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD |
| Engine | 4 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd |
Compare Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv | 0 | 24 |
| 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv | 0 | 6 |
Checking a specific 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv
How do I know if my 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Conv has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chrysler dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.