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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%)
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Chart based on 149 repairs.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (46%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 26 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 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. |
| 84900 mi US $800 |
Rack and pinion required replacement. Replacement was made. |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 61000 mi US $450 |
Tie rod end and track bar link replaced |
| 69000 mi US $250 |
Sway bar bushings |
| 74000 mi US $240 |
Tie rod broke. Repaired |
| 76000 mi US $238 |
Passenger side tie rod replaced |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 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. |
| 135000 mi US $230 |
Front left wheel bearing was noisy while driving. Replaced both wheel bearings and hub assemblies. |
| 70680 mi A $360 |
knocking noise coming from front rhs strut, replaced both front struts |
| 70680 mi A $150 |
lower control arms replaced |
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon
150-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 82460 mi C $1000 |
both lower control arms replaced |
| 80000 mi US $600 |
Wheel bearings replaced, arm replaced. |
| 100000 mi US $65 |
Replaced driver's side lower control arm. |
| 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. |
| 90000 mi US $38 |
control arm bushing was originally plastic and we put in an after market with a life time warranty. |
| 28000 mi | Wheel bearing needed to be replaced on front driver's side. Fell under warranty, Dealer fixed at zero cost |
| 82000 mi US $410 |
Replaced the front lower swing arms and rear shocks |
| 106000 mi US $900 |
Steering fluid pump was replaced. |
| 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. |
| 49000 mi US $430 |
Replaced leaking shocks |
| 39000 mi US $300 |
Replaced tie rod end to pass inspection |
| 93000 mi | Power steering pump was making a loud screeching sound. |
| 98300 mi US $400 |
Replaced both front wheel bearings. |
| 54000 mi US $600 |
Heard "clunking" in front suspension rear sway bar bushing was noisy |
| 54000 mi | rear swaybar bushing was noisy when sold |
| 64300 mi US $30 |
Replaced the right front wheel bearing |
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