NHTSA — Electrical System: Alternator/Generator/Regulator Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 is the worst year for PT Cruiser engine complaints. Having an engine light on is annoying, but it's the complaints about the engine shutting-off while driving that really have us concerned.

1.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
120,000 miles

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical problems

electrical problem

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 112015

PT Cruiser

  • 120,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER. While driving at 25 mph, the instrument panel flickered and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The alternator was replaced, but the failure recurred several times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Lebanon, PA, USA

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