Check Engine Light On problems of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser

Three problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2006 Pt Cruiser.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2016

Can not go over 45-50 mph without check engine light coming on. Unable to stay in cruise control on highway at 70 mph more than 1/2 mile than it pops out of cruise completely and check engine comes on. Shakes when heat or air condition comes on. Steering wheel pushes to the right while driving.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/16/2013

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle lost acceleration power. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that there was a misfire on cylinder 3. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. Kmj.

3 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer several times and was told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The contact eventually took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the 02 sensor needed to be replaced. In addition, the controls that adjusted the front driver's seat would fracture continuously and was replaced twice. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 730,000. Kmj.




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