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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 54 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
Engine not specified
| 82000 mi US $260 |
THE RADIATOR WAS REPLACED TOO. BUT THE CAR IS WORKING FINE NOW. |
| 92000 mi US $250 |
Replaced valve cover gaskets |
| 28000 mi US $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. |
| 99000 mi US $1500 |
Replaced Timing Belt/WaterPump/Gaskets,Etc. |
| 109000 mi US $250 |
Overheating - New Thermostat installed |
| 114000 mi US $1000 |
Leaking Radiator replaced |
| 114000 mi | Newly replaced radiator leaking AGAIN. Dealer replaced AGAIN |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 139000 mi US $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. |
| 10000 mi US $32 |
Replaced oxygen sensor at 43000 miles. Caused Check engine light. $136 at Midas. Replaced on my authority. |
| 43000 mi US $156 |
Poisoned oxygen sensor. Unit replaced and code cleared. Failure has not returned. Error code P0138. Down stream sensor in CAT bad. |
| 61000 mi US $43 |
Hall effect cam position sensor failure. Replaced the sensor with an aftermarket unit and erased codes. |
| 67500 mi US $1000 |
Worn motor mounts. Shop claimed all connections bad. |
| 72000 mi US $2600 |
Replaced cam sensor magnet and hall effect cam sensor. |
| 125000 mi US $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. |
| 115000 mi US $690 |
Fuel pump had to be replaced |
| 115000 mi US $20 |
replaced a map sensor |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 88900 mi US $275 |
Timing belt failed, according to mechanic usually takes engine with it. Had engine rebuilt. |
| 84000 mi | We smelled fuel when the A/C or heat was on. Turned out to be a loose spark plug. |
| 87000 mi US $100 |
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. |
| 100000 mi US $50 |
Cam Position Sensor failed. Sensor was less than 5 years old. |
| 82460 mi C $1000 |
engine mount |
| 142000 mi US $60 |
Replaced crankshaft sensor |
| 90000 mi US $38 |
Cam positioning sensor-replaced |
| 110000 mi | Replaced timing belt |
| 118775 mi US $60 |
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.) |
| 82000 mi US $20 |
engine overheated and fuel leak on fuel line at molded connection near firewall. |
| 126000 mi US $250 |
Water pump failed and was covered under extended warranty, timing belt changed while engine was apart. |
| 126000 mi US $900 |
Car overheating cooling fan failure. Sold car back to dealer at loss since was apparent lemon. |
| 74000 mi US $380 |
Head gasket leaking due to blowback from failed PCV. |
| 77500 mi US $550 |
Timing belt, water pump, belt tensioners replaced. |
| 80000 mi US $55 |
r/h lower front motor mount broken,i replaced the motor mount |
| 49000 mi US $430 |
Replaced motor mounts |
| 34200 mi US $65 |
Camshaft position sensor failed. Replaced sensor. |
| 39000 mi US $600 |
Replaced cracked radiator; was able to barely get it to the dealer before overheating. |
| 42000 mi US $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 |
| 53000 mi US $100 |
they replaced 8 of the lifters and still have valve tap. Going back to stealer again. |
| 65000 mi | Rough idle. |
| 67000 mi | Rough idle not fixed. |
| 84200 mi | Replaced #3 exhaust valve. |
| 79000 mi US $1400 |
Replaced battery, fan module, engine coils. |
| 88600 mi US $1400 |
Valve seals, rear brakes. |
| 102600 mi US $100 |
Replaced upper and lower engine support struts. |
| 64000 mi US $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. |
| 81000 mi US $260 |
After 9 years, radiator developed a pin-hole leak. Had to replace radiator. |
| 85000 mi US $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. |
| 37000 mi | Car would overheat intermittently and could not be replicated at dealer if engine was shut off. Had to replace computer. |
| 127000 mi US $850 |
needed new timing belt |
| 166300 mi US $220 |
Motor fans went out |
| 175500 mi US $160 |
Both engine cooling fans went out |
| 200000 mi US $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. |
| 201000 mi US $20 |
radiator hose leaking |
| 184300 mi US $987 |
ignition module went out. had to replace whole system. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 143000 mi US $300 |
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. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 33000 mi US $1100 |
cam sensor |
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