2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Chrysler PT Cruiser 2006

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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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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 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 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

62239 mi

US $1673
Clutch disc assembly and dual mass flywheel Clutch and dual mass flywheel replaced.  
69300 mi

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

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 180hp 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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 4-speed automatic FWD

58000 mi

US $300
Clutch seizes up when car gets hot. 
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. 
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! 
211000 mi

US $260
transmission failed in 1st and 2nd. unable to go over 25 mph. 

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 230hp 2.4L I4 4-speed shiftable automatic FWD

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 Transmission Problems

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