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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 22 MPG.
The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a compact car that was built by the American company Chrysler from 2001 until 2010. Introduced as a five-door hatchback wagon, a two-door convertible variant was also made from 2005 until 2008.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.