2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Electrical System Problems
NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How electrical system ranks on this vehicle
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
“ON AUGUST 16, 2010 WE WERE DRIVING BACK FROM AN APPOINTMENT DOING ABOUT 70MPH. IT WAS AROUND 100 DEGREES F OUTSIDE (SAN ANTONIO, TX). IRONICALLY…”NHTSA complaint 10362558 — filed 10/26/2010
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE FAILED. THIS CAUSES THE AIR BAG TO NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10356926 — filed 09/22/2010
“I HAD SAFELITE COME OUT TO REPLACE MY WINDSHIELD- WHEN I TURNED ON MY VEHICLE TO HEAD TO SJ I TURNED ON MY HEADLIGHTS/FOG LIGHTS…”NHTSA complaint 10348252 — filed 08/09/2010
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Electrical System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser have electrical system problems?
Electrical System is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser: 122 of 349 complaints on file (35%). 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 electrical system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
