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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Transmission & Power Train Problems

NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026

22Power Train complaints
6.3%Of all 349 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How power train ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM122 · 35%
ENGINE55 · 15.8%
AIR BAGS29 · 8.3%
POWER TRAIN22 · 6.3%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20 · 5.7%

Share of the 349 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser overview page.

Power Train complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have transmission & power train problems?

Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 22 of 349 complaints on file (6.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have in total?

349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 35 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's power train category include?

NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.