2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser, and owners have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Glass, side/rear (visibility)
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear quarter glass attaching fasteners may pull through their mounts and allow the glass to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear quarter glass. The recall began on april 30, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
349 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA; 35 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 25 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 61,144 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 41 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I heard a strange noise, so I looked under the front end of the car. Saw all that missing. This has happened in the last two weeks. I do not drive in bad weather.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 3, 2022 · Structure
“all of the dash board instrument cluster lights turn on breifly,car speed starts to drop, lights on dash turn back off,[ all except seat belt lights] then car seems to restart itself and will reaccele”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 1, 2021 · 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 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chrysler Pt Cruiser model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 5 | 618 |
| 2002 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 3 | 511 |
| 2003 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 2 | 258 |
| 2004 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 1 | 217 |
| 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 3 | 187 |
| 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 1 | 349 |
| 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 150 |
| 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 115 |
| 2009 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 97 |
| 2010 Chrysler Pt Cruiser | 0 | 22 |
Checking a specific 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser
How do I know if my 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 (for example 07V149000).
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.