Three problems related to power steering fluid 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.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated while making a sharp left turn into her garage, there was an abnormal noise and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact parked the vehicle. While inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware of power steering fluid leak from a hole on the power steering hose. The vehicle was towed to olympia Chrysler Jeep located at 2110 carriage dr sw, olympia, wa 98502, (360) 754-5500, where the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact informed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 197,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that whenever the steering wheel was turned. A squealing noise emitted from the steering column. The contact examined the vehicle and noticed that power steering fluid was leaking out of the power steering pump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering pump was replaced. The failure continued. The current and failure mileages were 104,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving approximately 2 mph in reverse, the contact heard a noise. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who stated that there was no power steering fluid in the vehicle. The power steering fluid was replaced; however, the contact stated that she had to constantly replace the fluid and was unable to find out where the leak was located. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer to be examined. The current and failure mileages were unknown.