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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.
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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (39%)

< $100 (30%)

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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

Engine not specified

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Arizona, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
Feb 2015

140000 mi

US $125
Freon 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States
Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
Nov 2010

99000 mi

US $1500
Replaced Timing Belt/WaterPump/Gaskets,Etc. 
Mar 2011

109000 mi

US $250
Overheating - New Thermostat installed 
Aug 2011

114000 mi

US $1000
Leaking Radiator replaced A/C not cold. Six cooling fan (electrical) replaced. 2nd replacement of this fan.  
Sep 2011

114000 mi
Newly replaced radiator leaking AGAIN. Dealer replaced AGAIN 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States
Jan 2011 - Jun 2012
Sep 2011

82000 mi

US $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 2015

92000 mi

US $250
Replaced valve cover gaskets 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Colorado, United States
Mar 2011 - Mar 2012
Feb 2012

84900 mi

US $800
Rack and pinion required replacement. Replacement was made. 

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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 2010

61000 mi

US $450
Tie rod end and track bar link replaced 
Aug 2010

62239 mi

US $1673
Clutch disc assembly and dual mass flywheel Clutch and dual mass flywheel replaced.  
Feb 2011

69000 mi

US $250
Sway bar bushings 
Apr 2011

69300 mi

US $500
Passenger side CV joint and drive shaft came apart. Replaced both.  
May 2011

70000 mi

US $500
AC hose developed a leak. Replaced 
Oct 2011

72200 mi

US $192
Cracked rim resulted in damaged tire 
Mar 2012

74000 mi

US $240
Tie rod broke. Repaired 
Sep 2012

76000 mi

US $238
Passenger side tie rod replaced 
Oct 2012

77000 mi
Battery kept dieing....all systems checked out ok. No parasitic draws or electrical system failure. Unexplained 
Jan 2013

73000 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 2010

59000 mi

US $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 2014

35000 mi

US $1000
Instrument cluster replacement. Gauges would go up and down and warning lights would flash. 

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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 2014

77700 mi

US $240
Drive axle and seal replaced . Do NOT use aftermarket 

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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 2010

70680 mi

A $360
knocking noise coming from front rhs strut, replaced both front struts 
Mar 2011

70680 mi

A $150
lower control arms replaced 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Florida, United States
Sep 2014 - Oct 2016
Sep 2016

115000 mi

US $690
Fuel pump had to be replaced 
Oct 2016

115000 mi

US $20
replaced a map sensor 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States
Jul 2016 - Mar 2019
Sep 2016

132000 mi

US $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 2017

135000 mi

US $230
Front left wheel bearing was noisy while driving. Replaced both wheel bearings and hub assemblies. 
Sep 2017

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. 
Jun 2018

143000 mi

US $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 2007

10000 mi

US $32
Replaced oxygen sensor at 43000 miles. Caused Check engine light. $136 at Midas. Replaced on my authority. 
Feb 2008

20000 mi

US $53
Replace broken glove door latch. My son pulled on it when locked and broke it. 
Jun 2010

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. 
Jan 2012

61000 mi

US $43
Hall effect cam position sensor failure. Replaced the sensor with an aftermarket unit and erased codes. 
Aug 2012

67500 mi

US $1000
Worn motor mounts. Shop claimed all connections bad. 
Apr 2013

72000 mi

US $2600
Replaced dryer / condenser and and cleaned system. Replace radiator fan and recharged system.  Replaced cam sensor magnet and hall effect cam sensor. 
Oct 2014

89700 mi

US $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 2009

38200 mi
Brake light switch replaced to repair non-functioning brake lights. 
Aug 2017

108000 mi
A/C recharge 
Sep 2017

108000 mi

US $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 2017

108000 mi

US $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 2018

112000 mi

US $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 2019

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. 

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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 2014

58000 mi

US $300
Clutch seizes up when car gets hot. 
Oct 2014

58000 mi

US $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 2013

82000 mi

US $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 2013

80000 mi

US $600
Rewired alternator. Wheel bearings replaced, arm replaced. 
Jan 2014

83300 mi

US $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 2014

100000 mi

US $65
Replaced driver's side lower control arm. 
Jun 2014

100000 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 2014

84000 mi
We smelled fuel when the A/C or heat was on. Turned out to be a loose spark plug. 
May 2015

87000 mi

US $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 2016

94900 mi

US $500
Had to replace wireless communication box. Car would not recognize key 
Oct 2017

100000 mi

US $50
Cam Position Sensor failed. Sensor was less than 5 years old. 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Michigan, United States
Jul 2013 - May 2023
Aug 2013

64300 mi

US $30
Replaced the right front wheel bearing 
May 2022

142000 mi

US $60
Replaced crankshaft sensor 
Sep 2022

143000 mi

US $79
replaced front rotor 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States
Oct 2013 - Dec 2014
Oct 2013

82000 mi

US $410
Replaced the front lower swing arms and rear shocks 
Dec 2014

87000 mi

US $650
Engine cooling fan was inoperable 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Kentucky, United States
Oct 2014 - Feb 2015
Oct 2014

95000 mi

US $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 2016

136000 mi

US $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 2017

118775 mi

US $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 2015

82460 mi

C $1000
both lower control arms replaced engine mount 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2022
Mar 2013

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. 
Nov 2015

81000 mi

US $260
After 9 years, radiator developed a pin-hole leak. Had to replace radiator. 
Jul 2016

83500 mi

US $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 2016

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. 
Nov 2017

89000 mi

US $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 2017

106000 mi

US $900
Steering fluid pump was replaced. 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Sep 2017

139000 mi

US $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 2018

90000 mi

US $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 2012

54000 mi

US $600
Heard "clunking" in front suspension rear sway bar bushing was noisy 
Mar 2012

54000 mi
rear swaybar bushing was noisy when sold 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Virginia, United States
Dec 2009 - Jun 2011
Feb 2010

77500 mi

US $550
Timing belt, water pump, belt tensioners replaced. 
May 2010

80000 mi

US $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 2010

50840 mi

C $460
had to have tsb done and had to put a set of plugs in it. 
May 2010

50840 mi

C $130
brake pedal dropping between stops problem still persists 
Jul 2010

51460 mi

C $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 2010

50840 mi

C $800
seized alternater and broken belt 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in California, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2012
Jul 2010

65000 mi
Rough idle. 
Sep 2010

67000 mi
Rough idle not fixed. 
Jan 2011 Replaced #3 exhaust valve. 
Jul 2011

79000 mi

US $1400
Replaced battery, fan module,  engine coils. 
May 2012

88600 mi

US $1400
Valve seals, rear brakes. 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Maryland, United States
Sep 2009 - Dec 2012
Aug 2011

41000 mi

US $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 2011

74000 mi

US $380
Head gasket leaking due to blowback from failed PCV. 
Aug 2012

93000 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 2012

13940 mi

$100
Replacement of A/C pressure switch. 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2008 - Mar 2010
Sep 2008

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 
Jun 2009

53000 mi

US $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 2009

16000 mi
Instrument panel dimmer rheostat failed. Replaced instrument panel dimmer rheostat 
Apr 2012

34200 mi

US $65
Camshaft position sensor failed. Replaced sensor. 
Jan 2013

39000 mi

US $300
Replaced tie rod end to pass inspection 
Mar 2013

39000 mi

US $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 2011

49000 mi

US $430
Replaced leaking shocks  Replaced motor mounts 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2012
Apr 2012

126000 mi

US $250
Water pump failed and was covered under extended warranty, timing belt changed while engine was apart. 
May 2012

126000 mi

US $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 2011

87000 mi

US $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 2012

99000 mi

US $1600
Replace compressor, one pressure hose and cooling fans. 
Nov 2012

102600 mi

US $100
Replaced upper and lower engine support struts. 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Texas, United States
Jul 2010 - May 2014
Aug 2010

127000 mi

US $850
needed new timing belt 
May 2012

166300 mi

US $220
Motor fans went out 
Nov 2012

175500 mi

US $160
Both engine cooling fans went out 
Sep 2013

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. 
Nov 2013

201000 mi

US $20
radiator hose leaking 
Jan 2014

184300 mi

US $987
security system failed ignition module went out. had to replace whole system. 
May 2014

211000 mi

US $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 2012

49700 mi

US $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 2011

37000 mi

US $150
Check battery light keep coming on. Had to replace battery cables. 
May 2011

38400 mi
Battery light was intermittent, when came on. Has to stop car, shut off & restart. Dealer did a software reload. 
Jun 2011

37000 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 2010

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. 
Chrysler PT Cruiser in Utah, United States
Oct 2010 - Oct 2016
Aug 2014

98300 mi

US $400
Replaced both front wheel bearings. 
Jan 2016

110000 mi
Replaced timing belt 

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-door

2-cylinder automatic 2WD

Chrysler PT Cruiser in Alabama, United States
Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012

69000 mi

US $75
replaced wiper component on steering column 

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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 2014

71000 mi

US $780
Rear brakes warn out. Replaced, rotor, pads & calipers. 

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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 2013

143000 mi

US $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 2013

143000 mi

US $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. 

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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 2012

US $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 2017

78000 mi

US $250
A/C, not sure of details at this time 

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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 2013

33000 mi

US $1100
cam sensor Passenger turn light not working, bulb good, driver turn light not working, bulb good. Replacing TIPM 

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