Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have steering problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,000 miles.

Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most steering complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2006.

Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Steering Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of all 349 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest steering complaint count among 6 PT Cruiser model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 71,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 18; 5% of 349 complaints
All complaints this year: 349
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 71,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 29, 2007, latest May 21, 2020.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2007 to May 2020; peak Jun 2007 (1).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by PT Cruiser model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200518 (10%)
200618 (5%)
200711 (7%)
20085 (4%)
20096 (6%)
20103 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have steering problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 71,000 miles.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most steering complaints (18), compared with 18 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.