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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Engine Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 is the worst year for PT Cruiser engine complaints. Having an engine light on is annoying, but it's the complaints about the engine shutting-off while driving that really have us concerned.
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Engine Problems
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- Engine Stalls/Shuts Off While Driving
- Engine Light On And Idles Rough
- Engine Light On And Not Shifting Correctly
- Timing Belt Broke
- Car Runs Rough
- Dash Lights Blink, Shuts Off And Restarts
- Engine Failure
- Cam Shaft Sensor Failure
- Engine Overheated, Serious Blowback
- Hard Start
- Hole In A Fuel Injector
- Motor Mounts Failed
- Oil Leaks
- Oil Light On At Idle
- Oil Light On, Multiple Significant Oil Leaks
- Shakes At Idle
- Shuts Down While Driving
- Spark Plug Wire Failure
- Unintended Acceleration
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: ...
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
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