2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

29Air Bags complaints

8.3%Of all 349 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM122 · 35%

ENGINE55 · 15.8%

AIR BAGS29 · 8.3%

POWER TRAIN22 · 6.3%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING20 · 5.7%

Share of the 349 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10359706 — filed 10/08/2010

“HORN FAILURE, AIRBAG LIGHT ON ALL OF THE TIME DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS CAR.”NHTSA complaint 10290499 — filed 11/01/2009

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN ADDITION…”NHTSA complaint 10247271 — filed 10/30/2008

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 29 of 349 complaints on file (8.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have in total?

349 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 35 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 25 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.