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.

9.5

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
124,400 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace TIPM (2 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
  3. rewire the electrical system, bypassing bad wire (1 reports)
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser lights problems

lights problem

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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 152016

PT Cruiser

  • Automatic transmission
  • 103,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

This is really not right. If I get pulled over, I will be forced to either replace the TIPM or get rid of the car OVER A HEADLIGHT. It is not right to make a car that needs a computer replacement when a headlight goes out. I've replaced the bulb, and, to my surprise, the new bulb didn't work either. I checked the connector and it is getting no power. I am now being told the problem is in the TIPM! This is a $1000 repair for a HEADLIGHT!

- Alex K., Los Angeles, CA, US

problem #3

Aug 212015

PT Cruiser 2.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 163,999 miles

My TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) is faulty. The headlights and turn signal lights do not work. bulbs have been checked and replaced with brand new, tested and fully functional bulbs, but this has not rectified the problem. Sometimes the car will not start at all. The battery is fine, as the car engine will turn over, however, the car will not fire up. I will leave it, and try later, and the car will subsequently start. This starting trouble is an intermittent issue. I have read that there was a class action law suit for many Chrysler vehicles with TIPM problems, but I did not see PT Cruiser owners included within those actions. Having researched the matter, i see that many other PT Cruiser owners like myself are having issues with their electrical systems as a result of faulty TIPMs.

- nzamerican, De Leon Springs, FL, US

problem #2

Oct 062015

PT Cruiser

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles

DO not ever buy a PT cruiser they are junk. Lights go out then you out more then car cost.

- Justin G., Frankfort, IN, US

problem #1

Mar 232012

PT Cruiser

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,512 miles

Problems with the brake lights no longer working except for the third brake light. The rear windshield washer went out around the same time as well as the left front headlight. Chrysler wants $1000+ to fix their design flaw which they couldn't trace.

- vandacious, Pleasant Hill, MO, US

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