2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 92 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 18% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
92
Engine complaints
18%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED ON AND THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE WOULD OVERHEAT. HE NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND NO FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 92 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine — 18% 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.