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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (21%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (1%)
Chart based on 149 repairs.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (30%)
Chart based on 123 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Dec 2014 - Oct 2015 | |||
| Feb 2015140000 miUS $125 | Freon | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Oct 2010 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Nov 201099000 miUS $1500 | Replaced Timing Belt/WaterPump/Gaskets,Etc. | ||
| Mar 2011109000 miUS $250 | Overheating - New Thermostat installed | ||
| Aug 2011114000 miUS $1000 | Leaking Radiator replaced A/C not cold. Six cooling fan (electrical) replaced. 2nd replacement of this fan. | ||
| Sep 2011114000 mi | Newly replaced radiator leaking AGAIN. Dealer replaced AGAIN | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jan 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Sep 201182000 miUS $260 | THE CLUTCH CONVERTER WAS NO GOOD AND COULDN'T GET ANY SHIFTS AND THE CLUTCH WIRE WAS WORN OUT. IT HAD TO BE REPLACED AND THE CLUTCH AND THE PULLY HAD TO BE REPLACED TOO. THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED TOO. BUT THE CAR IS WORKING FINE NOW. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Apr 2015 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201592000 miUS $250 | Replaced valve cover gaskets | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Colorado, United States Mar 2011 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201284900 miUS $800 | Rack and pinion required replacement. Replacement was made. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Minnesota, United States Apr 2009 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Jul 201061000 miUS $450 | Tie rod end and track bar link replaced | ||
| Aug 201062239 miUS $1673 | Clutch disc assembly and dual mass flywheel Clutch and dual mass flywheel replaced. | ||
| Feb 201169000 miUS $250 | Sway bar bushings | ||
| Apr 201169300 miUS $500 | Passenger side CV joint and drive shaft came apart. Replaced both. | ||
| May 201170000 miUS $500 | AC hose developed a leak. Replaced | ||
| Oct 201172200 miUS $192 | Cracked rim resulted in damaged tire | ||
| Mar 201274000 miUS $240 | Tie rod broke. Repaired | ||
| Sep 201276000 miUS $238 | Passenger side tie rod replaced | ||
| Oct 201277000 mi | Battery kept dieing....all systems checked out ok. No parasitic draws or electrical system failure. Unexplained | ||
| Jan 201373000 mi | The PT would simply be dead, randomly and increasing in frequency. Origin undetermined but suspected alternater may have been the issue but more likely a fault in wiring harness somewhere. Needed to stop the bleeding. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Jan 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201059000 miUS $650 | Changed Air Filter, Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, and front Left wheel bearing. Car still making noise coming from rear, unknown problem. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Oct 201435000 miUS $1000 | Instrument cluster replacement. Gauges would go up and down and warning lights would flash. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Massachusetts, United States Apr 2014 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Jul 201477700 miUS $240 | Drive axle and seal replaced . Do NOT use aftermarket | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Queensland, Australia Aug 2008 - Feb 2013 | |||
| Dec 201070680 miA $360 | knocking noise coming from front rhs strut, replaced both front struts | ||
| Mar 201170680 miA $150 | lower control arms replaced | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Sep 2014 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016115000 miUS $690 | Fuel pump had to be replaced | ||
| Oct 2016115000 miUS $20 | replaced a map sensor | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Jul 2016 - Mar 2019 | |||
| Sep 2016132000 miUS $30 | Outer tie-rod end boots were badly worn. Replaced outer tie-rod ends on both sides. On front, ball joint boots and control arm bushings were badly worn. replaced ball joints, control arms, and control arm bushings on both sides on the front. Clunking in the rear when going over bumps. Replaced bad Watt's linkage and control arms. | ||
| Feb 2017135000 miUS $230 | Front left wheel bearing was noisy while driving. Replaced both wheel bearings and hub assemblies. | ||
| Sep 2017139000 miUS $400 | Check engine light was on, with the code indicating O2 sensor issue. Replaced both O2 sensors. Engine was making noise on acceleration due to old motor mounts allowing too much rotation. Replaced all 4 motor/transmission mounts. | ||
| Jun 2018143000 miUS $90 | Check engine light was on for the downstream O2 sensor. Mechanic discovered a short in the ground wire to the O2 sensor. The short was located behind the firewall, so they put in a new ground wire. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Aug 2007 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Jan 200710000 miUS $32 | Replaced oxygen sensor at 43000 miles. Caused Check engine light. $136 at Midas. Replaced on my authority. | ||
| Feb 200820000 miUS $53 | Replace broken glove door latch. My son pulled on it when locked and broke it. | ||
| Jun 201043000 miUS $156 | Poisoned oxygen sensor. Unit replaced and code cleared. Failure has not returned. Error code P0138. Down stream sensor in CAT bad. | ||
| Jan 201261000 miUS $43 | Hall effect cam position sensor failure. Replaced the sensor with an aftermarket unit and erased codes. | ||
| Aug 201267500 miUS $1000 | Worn motor mounts. Shop claimed all connections bad. | ||
| Apr 201372000 miUS $2600 | Replaced dryer / condenser and and cleaned system. Replace radiator fan and recharged system. Replaced cam sensor magnet and hall effect cam sensor. | ||
| Oct 201489700 miUS $855 | Flasher inoperable on right side when car lights on. Fast flash indicated light not working. Bulb replacement didn't work. Replaced engine controller to fix. No separate relay in electrical system, apparently. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Mar 2009 - May 2022 | |||
| May 200938200 mi | Brake light switch replaced to repair non-functioning brake lights. | ||
| Aug 2017108000 mi | A/C recharge | ||
| Sep 2017108000 miUS $220 | Replaced both rear red tail lights because they exploded due to getting flooded in an automatic car wash. (The yellow turn signal/flasher lights were undamaged so not touched.) Replaced the three bulbs in the center brake light. They had been out for YEARS. Got headlights refurbished! They had gotten so foggy I was driving with my high beams on and my lights still seemed too dim to be safe. Now they're crystal clear and good as new! | ||
| Oct 2017108000 miUS $300 | I honestly don't remember. It was a switch of some sort I think in the steering column related to timing that had made my airbag light come on. [probably clock spring] | ||
| Jun 2018112000 miUS $100 | "Fishbowl taillights" -- water gets into taillights in very heavy rain and pools there. Once there's enough water, it blows out the light (because electrical & water don't mix) A/C recharge, but was told there's a problem with the a/c switch that is why the a/c doesn't always kick on when it should. I'll repair that eventually, but it's not urgent. | ||
| Jul 2019125000 miUS $100 | The reservoir that holds the coolant can get misshapen because it's made of plastic and is close enough to the engine to get warped by the heat. A new reservoir that is better at resisting the heat was installed. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Georgia, United States Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Sep 201458000 miUS $300 | Clutch seizes up when car gets hot. | ||
| Oct 201458000 miUS $120 | All shift bushings changed by the first repair attempt. It didn't fix the problem. Took it to another mechanic, who changed the fluid and adjusted the clutch so that it engaged at the top of travel, i.e. a "slower clutch". That did it. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201382000 miUS $20 | engine overheated and fuel leak on fuel line at molded connection near firewall. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Oct 201380000 miUS $600 | Rewired alternator. Wheel bearings replaced, arm replaced. | ||
| Jan 201483300 miUS $275 | Short under dash, which had killed 2 batteries before it was discovered. Fixed short. Timing belt failed, according to mechanic usually takes engine with it. Had engine rebuilt. | ||
| Mar 2014100000 miUS $65 | Replaced driver's side lower control arm. | ||
| Jun 2014100000 mi | Finally had a problem with the right front axle--wheel popping out beyond fender opening--my husband (who originally trained and worked as a mechanic) couldn't figure out how to fix, so we had to get rid of it. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jul 2013 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Dec 201484000 mi | We smelled fuel when the A/C or heat was on. Turned out to be a loose spark plug. | ||
| May 201587000 miUS $100 | AC would go warm and cause RPM to drop during idle. Problem caused by filter in line with the AC system. During visit to shop the mechanic noticed the electrical cooling fan was not working. This is the second time this fan has failed and part alone is $225. | ||
| Aug 201694900 miUS $500 | Had to replace wireless communication box. Car would not recognize key | ||
| Oct 2017100000 miUS $50 | Cam Position Sensor failed. Sensor was less than 5 years old. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Jul 2013 - May 2023 | |||
| Aug 201364300 miUS $30 | Replaced the right front wheel bearing | ||
| May 2022142000 miUS $60 | Replaced crankshaft sensor | ||
| Sep 2022143000 miUS $79 | replaced front rotor | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Oct 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Oct 201382000 miUS $410 | Replaced the front lower swing arms and rear shocks | ||
| Dec 201487000 miUS $650 | Engine cooling fan was inoperable | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Kentucky, United States Oct 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| Oct 201495000 miUS $800 | AC was not blowing cold air only warm air no matter what speed the car was traveling, including while idling. Was told PCM would need to be replaced from the precious mechanic and only Chrysler could flash PCM. Took it dealership replaced and AC still not blowing col air, still blowing warm air - repair was unsuccessful. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Apr 2016 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016136000 miUS $80 | AC system is broken, recharging doesn't fix it and I have brought it into Chrysler dealerships for repairs 3 previous times. I refuse to spend more money on this car. It is currently used as a tool storage shed. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States Feb 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2017118775 miUS $60 | Car A/C stopped working after problems with motor fan. Due to 115+ degree weather, a cable melted which controlled the engine fan. The fan stopped working and car overheated. (I'm not exactly sure it's called an engine fan... But I think that's what mechanic called it.) | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alberta, Canada Nov 2015 - May 2016 | |||
| Nov 201582460 miC $1000 | both lower control arms replaced engine mount | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201364000 miUS $800 | New engine mounts. Rubber worn thru. ALso lower control arms replaced because bushings were worn thru. Chrysler uses a soft rubber in their engine mounts, which cuts vibration, but means a shorter life. | ||
| Nov 201581000 miUS $260 | After 9 years, radiator developed a pin-hole leak. Had to replace radiator. | ||
| Jul 201683500 miUS $121 | Headlight 'multi-function' switch -- the arm on the left side of the steering wheel -- had a short and needed to be replaced. Bought new switch arm and installed myself in one hour. | ||
| Sep 201685000 miUS $151 | Dash warning lights would "flash" off and on, alarm would sound....very intermittent. Maybe once every two days. Just for a few seconds. Replaced ignition switch. OEM switch: $51. Labor: 1 hr $100. total:$151. | ||
| Nov 201789000 miUS $400 | Small leak from transmission pan gasket, and small leak from transmission solenoid. Shop replaced gasket, replaced transmission solenoid, refilled with new transmission fluid (first change of transmission fluid since car was new....11 years! | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Aug 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017106000 miUS $900 | Steering fluid pump was replaced. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Sep 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 2017139000 miUS $650 | car would not start on occasion; one time lost power and stopped. [replaced alternator] | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| May 201890000 miUS $38 | Cam positioning sensor-replaced control arm bushing was originally plastic and we put in an after market with a life time warranty. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 201254000 miUS $600 | Heard "clunking" in front suspension rear sway bar bushing was noisy | ||
| Mar 201254000 mi | rear swaybar bushing was noisy when sold | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Dec 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Feb 201077500 miUS $550 | Timing belt, water pump, belt tensioners replaced. | ||
| May 201080000 miUS $55 | r/h lower front motor mount broken,i replaced the motor mount | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201050840 miC $460 | had to have tsb done and had to put a set of plugs in it. | ||
| May 201050840 miC $130 | brake pedal dropping between stops problem still persists | ||
| Jul 201051460 miC $160 | i was told that the wheel bearings were causing the brake problem however having changed both front wheel bearings the brake pedal still drops off or fades after turns. a new master cylinder was installed, but the problem remains even after spending $700. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Nova Scotia, Canada Feb 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jun 201050840 miC $800 | seized alternater and broken belt | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Jul 201065000 mi | Rough idle. | ||
| Sep 201067000 mi | Rough idle not fixed. | ||
| Jan 2011 | Replaced #3 exhaust valve. | ||
| Jul 201179000 miUS $1400 | Replaced battery, fan module, engine coils. | ||
| May 201288600 miUS $1400 | Valve seals, rear brakes. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States Sep 2009 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 201141000 miUS $878 | Heard a chime sound & stopped at red light near a service station & decided to pull over to check it out. While parking the chime sounded very fast repeatedly. There was smoke coming from hood. Let engine cool & tested for problem. Replaced AC compressor | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Tennessee, United States Mar 2009 - Aug 2012 | |||
| May 201174000 miUS $380 | Head gasket leaking due to blowback from failed PCV. | ||
| Aug 201293000 mi | Alternator died, and killed one battery before I sold it. IT WAS NOT REPAIRED, as I didn't have the money for repair and trade in. Power steering pump was making a loud screeching sound. AC clutch would make a loud "clunk" when engaging. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Aguascalientes, Mexico Aug 2008 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 201213940 mi$100 | Replacement of A/C pressure switch. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Sep 200842000 miUS $100 | I had valve tap at 725miles took it back twice under factory warranty dealer kept saying it is normal. Now factory warranty is up and quess what now I have a valve tap under extended warranty. I am going to fight this with Chrysler. Nate Elkins | ||
| Jun 200953000 miUS $100 | they replaced 8 of the lifters and still have valve tap. Going back to stealer again. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Mar 2009 - Sep 2014 | |||
| May 200916000 mi | Instrument panel dimmer rheostat failed. Replaced instrument panel dimmer rheostat | ||
| Apr 201234200 miUS $65 | Camshaft position sensor failed. Replaced sensor. | ||
| Jan 201339000 miUS $300 | Replaced tie rod end to pass inspection | ||
| Mar 201339000 miUS $600 | Replaced cracked radiator; was able to barely get it to the dealer before overheating. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alaska, United States Dec 2010 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Jan 201149000 miUS $430 | Replaced leaking shocks Replaced motor mounts | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - May 2012 | |||
| Apr 2012126000 miUS $250 | Water pump failed and was covered under extended warranty, timing belt changed while engine was apart. | ||
| May 2012126000 miUS $900 | Car overheating cooling fan failure. Sold car back to dealer at loss since was apparent lemon. Had wiring issue with left low beam, computer issue of some sort also. Dash lights would start blinking and gauges would go beserk occasionally. Decided to bail on car and cut my losses. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jun 201187000 miUS $1000 | Replacement of Totally Integrated Power Module, unit send incorrect voltage to AC compressor. The module was expected to fail to control other electronic functions, so it was replaced. Module is VIN specific. | ||
| Jun 201299000 miUS $1600 | Replace compressor, one pressure hose and cooling fans. | ||
| Nov 2012102600 miUS $100 | Replaced upper and lower engine support struts. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Jul 2010 - May 2014 | |||
| Aug 2010127000 miUS $850 | needed new timing belt | ||
| May 2012166300 miUS $220 | Motor fans went out | ||
| Nov 2012175500 miUS $160 | Both engine cooling fans went out | ||
| Sep 2013200000 miUS $166 | replaced fan and motor again. flushed the whole system and put the thermostat back in because overheating. old fan was operating only on low speed. it worked. | ||
| Nov 2013201000 miUS $20 | radiator hose leaking | ||
| Jan 2014184300 miUS $987 | security system failed ignition module went out. had to replace whole system. | ||
| May 2014211000 miUS $260 | transmission failed in 1st and 2nd. unable to go over 25 mph. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Minnesota, United States Jun 2011 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Feb 201249700 miUS $1100 | Replaced lower control arms, bushings, and sway bar bushings. Cleaned power steering fluid resevoir to remove debris that was limiting fluid movement and causing noise. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Feb 2011 - Sep 2011 | |||
| Mar 201137000 miUS $150 | Check battery light keep coming on. Had to replace battery cables. | ||
| May 201138400 mi | Battery light was intermittent, when came on. Has to stop car, shut off & restart. Dealer did a software reload. | ||
| Jun 201137000 mi | Car would overheat intermittently and could not be replicated at dealer if engine was shut off. Had to replace computer. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Dec 201028000 miUS $50 | Engine Light, Fault Code for Camshaft Sensor. Car occasionally 'bolting' when starting off, relieved by de-celerating. Dealer updated code, saw no more engine light, but problem occured again the same evening. Will return for Sensor repair. | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Utah, United States Oct 2010 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Aug 201498300 miUS $400 | Replaced both front wheel bearings. | ||
| Jan 2016110000 mi | Replaced timing belt | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door
2-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States Feb 2012 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Mar 201269000 miUS $75 | replaced wiper component on steering column | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Jul 2013 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Apr 201471000 miUS $780 | Rear brakes warn out. Replaced, rotor, pads & calipers. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013143000 miUS $300 | Replaced pads rotors, and sticking brake calipers that caused pulsating braking due to warped rotors Intermittent check engine light and Code 0700. Car would activate limp-in mode as tranny would only use 3rd gear. Sometimes the traction control light would light as well. Issue has been ongoing for the past 3 years. | ||
| Nov 2013143000 miUS $180 | Another 0700 code. Check engine light, Traction control light, Car goes into Limp mode. Tiptronic function no longer works. Turned car off and on several times to get car running again, as usual. | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Ohio, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Jan 2012US $90 | Flasher/Turn signals do not work outside the car, but I can visibly see flashers on inside of car working-flashing real fast! The turn signal switch was changed, but there is still no turn signal/flasher activity! What's the problem now? | ||
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in North Carolina, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 201778000 miUS $250 | A/C, not sure of details at this time | ||
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2014 | |||
| Apr 201333000 miUS $1100 | cam sensor Passenger turn light not working, bulb good, driver turn light not working, bulb good. Replacing TIPM | ||
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