Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,585 miles.

Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most transmission complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2006.

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

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

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 8% of all 349 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 6 PT Cruiser model years. These complaints report 5 crashes. Median mileage at failure: 61,585 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 28; 8% of 349 complaints
All complaints this year: 349
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 61,585 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 13, 2007, latest Oct 16, 2020.

28 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2007 to Oct 2020; peak Oct 2008 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by PT Cruiser model year

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

200513 (7%)
200628 (8%)
200717 (11%)
200810 (9%)
20097 (7%)
20100 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 28 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 61,585 miles.
Which Chrysler PT Cruiser year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser has the most transmission complaints (28), compared with 28 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.