2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems
The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 159 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 31% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
159
Electrical System complaints
31%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER WITH SEVERAL SAFETY ISSUES. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AND ACCIDENT WITH EVERYTHING IN THE VEHICLE LOCKED INCLUDING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE KEPT MOVING AND ONLY DRIVER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *KB PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT THE CONSUMER HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 159 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system — 31% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.