Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have suspension problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 39,000 miles.

Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most suspension complaints?

The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 18 for the 2006.

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

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

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of all 349 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 6 PT Cruiser model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 39,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 18; 5% of 349 complaints
All complaints this year: 349
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 39,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 7, 2006, latest Sep 13, 2016.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Sep 2006 to Sep 2016; peak Sep 2006 (1).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by PT Cruiser model year

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

200538 (20%)
200618 (5%)
200711 (7%)
20089 (8%)
20098 (8%)
20104 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have suspension problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 39,000 miles.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most suspension complaints?: The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most suspension complaints (38), compared with 18 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.