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.

8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$450
Average Mileage:
102,000 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
  2. replace timing belt (1 reports)
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems

engine problem

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Comments

problem #3

Mar 202013

PT Cruiser LX

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles

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

The timing belt broke and damaged the dual cam heads.

- jeramya, Canton, GA, US

problem #2

Dec 202012

PT Cruiser Limited 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 79,854 miles

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timing belt broke timing belt broke timing belt broke

One of the worst cars i have ever worked on. bad design in my opinion.

- thurak13, Houston, TX, US

problem #1

Feb 022012

PT Cruiser 4 Cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 126,046 miles

I'm severely disappointed in the reliability of this car!!

- Steve N., Dallas, OR, US

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