2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission problems
The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 28 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
28
Transmission complaints
5%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DOWNSHIFT FROM FOURTH TO THIRD GEAR. THE STICK WENT FORWARD, BUT THE TRANSMISSION DID NOT SHIFT. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND CRASHED INTO A SIGN. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have?
NHTSA has 28 complaints about the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission — 5% 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.