Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, the most recent reported on April 4, 2007 (Visibility: glass, side/rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Owners have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (138 complaints), followed by engine (55).

How many 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser complaints mention a crash or fire?

35 of 349 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 25 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls and problems

1 recall and 349 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.

recalls

349

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls

Visibility: glass, side/rear

NHTSA campaign 07V149000 · reported April 4, 2007 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 38,447 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear quarter glass attaching fasteners may pull through their mounts and allow the glass to separate from the vehicle.
The risk: If the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rear quarter glass. The recall began on april 30, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system138
Engine55
Visibility37
Engine and engine cooling36
Air bags35
Power train28
Exterior lighting21
Steering18
Electronic stability control (ESC)15
Structure15

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 17, 2025 · Service brakes
See attached document for complaint.

Nov 5, 2022 · Air bags
Air bag warning light on

Jun 3, 2022 · Structure
I heard a strange noise, so I looked under the front end of the car. Saw all that missing. This has happened in the last two weeks. I do not drive in bad weather.

Aug 1, 2021 · Electrical system
all of the dash board instrument cluster lights turn on breifly,car speed starts to drop, lights on dash turn back off,[ all except seat belt lights] then car seems to restart itself and will reaccelerate.all this happens while we are driving in traffic at highway speeds, this is not good and could result in a very…

Jan 5, 2021 · Fuel/propulsion system · 77,000 miles
FUEL ODOR IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT INVESTIGATED AND FUEL LEAK IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS FOUND. THE LEAK IS AT THE CONNECTION FROM THE FUEL TANK TO THE FUEL RAIL CONNECTION. THE CONNECTION IS ON THE VEHICLE RIGHT/PASSENGER SIDE AND AGAINST THE FIRE WALL. IF NO RECALL, AT LEAST ALL REGISTERED DRIVERS SHOULD BE…

PT Cruiser model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	2	258	22	15
2004	1	217	16	15
2005	3	187	11	12
2006	1	349	35	5
2007	0	150	18	3
2008	0	115	11	6
2009	0	97	4	1

Across all years, the 2001 PT Cruiser has the most complaints (618). All Chrysler PT Cruiser years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, the most recent reported on April 4, 2007 (Visibility: glass, side/rear). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?: Owners have filed 349 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (138 complaints), followed by engine (55).
How many 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser complaints mention a crash or fire?: 35 of 349 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 25 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 17, 2025.