What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

EPA figures for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser reach 22 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Owners have filed 512 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser, most often about: Electrical System, Engine, Visibility. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Chrysler · 2006

2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	17	24	19	468
2.4L 4-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	19	24	21	423
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	19	25	21	423
2.4L 4-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	19	26	22	404

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 07V149000

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY PULL THROUGH THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

512 complaints filed by owners for this model year (55 involving a crash, 6 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 144 Engine 55 Visibility 39

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.