12 problems related to steering 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.
When driving vehicle the steering capability occasionally seizes and vehicle cannot be turned for a few moments. This is very dangerous since it can happen at a turn in the road. Also, at stop lights the car tries to jolt forward. Again this is occurs at inconsistent times. Additionally the car dies in idle when the temperature outside rises above 60 degrees. The check engine light came on and when code was read it stated the cooling system was in need of repair. Upon further investigation into the issue we found the fan worked but was not being switched on. So we replaced the fan switch. Immediately it blew the switch. The mechanics cannot identify the issue. While additional codes just get thrown into the pile. After some research I found that I am not the only one experiencing this issue. I check often to see if something has been recalled or if anyone has found a solution that provides lasting change but I have not found any advice or solution that actually fixes the issue. These issues are reoccurring so I am stating the last occurrence which was just this morning.
The motor mounts failed and now the rocker arms are shot. I am afraid to drive the car. I had two mounts repaired-still shakes. Took in for an oil change-they said the rocker arms are shot. Getting an estimate today. I am moving April 18 from California to texas and am concerned about the safety of this car. It has 40,000 miles on it.
Power steering leaking, took to Chrysler dealer . The dealer did not tell me there was a recall on the power steering . The dealer told me to buy another Chrysler.
If my ignition switch is too far forward my car will lose power and what to stop I figured out if when I turn the car on and move the switch back the car will not do that but if I forget and leave it forward it will do this again all my lights come on and I lose power. I believe it should be part of this recall.
When I first bought the car the steering wheel was loose that was in 2007 they fix it . . . Now in 2014 its loose again it feels like the bolt is coming loose again I hope I don't get in a accident I feel this is something Chrysler should fix this is dangeris this is the 2nd time now the friest thie was at 39,000 it has now 154,00.
Very much the same as the other complaints listed on here. I kept having problems with the car shutting down and / or the steering locking on me. Started in September and had to "continually" go back to the dealer over & over & over again just to have them say they've check the diagnostics and nothing is showing up. Then next time they said it was probably needing a new computer switch. . . . So more $$$. This was never resolved until after "multiple" incidents & "multiple" visits to the dealer. Then one day in late October. . . Now 2 months of frustration. . . . I'm in the parking lot of a mall & the car slows down & the gauges start going crazy. It shows zero 0 speed & zero 0 in my fuel tank. . . . . I had just filled the gas tank 2 hours earlier. . . . . And then it just stops. Then starts up again but with a weird sound. So once again I drove "directly to the dealer" while terrified that it may just stop dead while driving & be rear-ended. And after the dealer hooked it up once "again" they said it had to do with the ignition switch. Saying it was throwing off all the computer mechanisms and that's why it would just stop dead while driving. And this was $1,400 later. . . . . Yes, $1,400 for them to finally "figure this out when all they had to do was look on here". . . . To see the "strong possibility" of what was wrong. And yes, I sincerely think Chrysler corp should reimburse all of us as this is an obvious mechanical / electrical design error on their part. I've had a pt cruise in the past. But, believe me I will not be buying another car from your company when this should have definitely been a recall. Especially & vastly for safety reasons!!! and as for Chrysler, you should be ashamed of yourselves. . . . Playing dangerous games with peoples lives!!! and so should your dealerships. . . . At least the dealer I paid $1400 !!!.
The key is stuck in the ignition. . . I have to unattach the battery cable so the battery will not go dead. I am women who has a disease called cancer. . I am truly in some need to have someone to investigate this matter as soon as possible. The dealer wants to charge at least $330. 00 to figure out which I am on a fixed income,still making payments on the car. I feel like this should not be a fault of mine when a key is stuck in the ignition. I need your assistance because the car can not get inspected and I am unable to get to my treatments. Please help me!. . . Your assistance in this matter is highly appreciated.
The contact owns a 2006 Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the steering wheel exhibited a squeaking noise when turned. The steering wheel also became hard to turn. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 04v268000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 78,000.
The contact owns a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. While driving at various speeds, the engine stalled, the steering wheel seized, and the entire instrument panel illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
I own a 2006 Chrysler Pt Cruiser w/automatic trans. The electrical system, inc. The 4 cyl engine in my vehicle completely failed 3 sepsraste times, twice last year, and 1 time so far this year while driving in a residential area. This condition causes the air bag to not deploy; exterior and interior lights as well as all power assist systems such as steering and breaks, as well as all other electrical accessories to fail. I contacted the vehicle manufacturer and was instructed to take my vehicle into the local dealer as I was able to restart, as was I able each time previous, given I experienced no further problems until last week. However, the dealer diagnostic test yielded nothing which could account for the vehicle complete operational shut-down. I was advised there are no recalls, or warranty, and the dealer informed me to contact the manufacturers customer assistance center to advise them. The customer case manager indicated there would be no assistance forthcoming as the diagnostic testing showed nothing conclusive. The latest falure milease was 72,000.
My car had been sluggish when attempting to turn. It was so gradual I did not think much about it. Then I attempted a sharp right turn and the car did not respond well. Damage to both left tires and rims when unable to turn car to the right. Taken to tire choice for repairs. They then found that the left & right control arms were defective. They had to replace both, said it was a common problem with Pt Cruiser. They checked and there was no recall of these parts, they explained to me that at one point I would have lost complete control of the car due to the defective control arms. I feel this repair bill should be covered through Chrysler and the resulting damage to right rims and tires should be reimbursed to me. Accident would not have occurred if control arms had not been defective.
It was discovered during repairs that both right and left lower control arms were defective. Had to have them replaced along with other damage by tire dealer.