Overview & Reviews
Chrysler's PT Cruiser receives a host of changes for 2006. Exterior styling is revised with new front and rear fascias, as well as new wheel designs. The interior is also freshened with new instrument and door panels, a new console and revised fabrics. The Limited and GT get a six-way power driver seat this year, and all models receive upgraded sound insulation. A 368-watt Boston Acoustics premium audio system is now available. The GT's turbo engine gets a boost in power this year, up to 230 horsepower.
- Distinctive styling inside and out, spacious cabin with multiconfigurable rear seats, smooth ride, spirited acceleration on turbo models, reasonable pricing.
- Sluggish acceleration with base engine, awkward seating position for shorter drivers, unimpressive fuel economy.
User Reviews:
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water stains seats - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By jane - October 19 - 8:13 pmThis care is loud, as far as being noisy while driving on the highway. To hear the radio, you must turn it up very loud. The seats stain from water. After 3 months, this vehicle looks old and junky on the inside - come on - rain water staining seats!!!! I am not happy with this vehicle.
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Piece of junk - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By SCGURL1974 - September 14 - 9:40 amI have never owned a car that has had so many issues! I bought this vehicle almost brand new and in as little as a year I already had issues with the fuel pump and a year later my power steering has gone out. Of course it is no longer under warranty so I have had to pay all this out of pocket. The dealership mechanic told me he sees the cruiser all the time. I should have kept my Kia!! This vehicle is a piece of junk and I am stuck with it. Chrysler should be ashamed and I will be writing them a letter.
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Money Pit on Wheels - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By jms - August 14 - 2:46 pmIn the year and a half that I have owned ny cruiser, it has had repairs done on steering problems 5 times. I think the whole steering system must be new! Also, the air conditioning drags the idle speed down when waiting for traffic lights.
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Dont Buy American - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By Rhodes - August 15 - 4:20 pmI so want to support American-made cars....but when the builders dont support the buyers...there is a problem. HOW TO CLEAN THE SEATS: Use Woolite Oxyclean Spray...it removes all stains and makes the seats look new again. Ive had this car at the dealership too many times (thank God I have a warranty). Would not recommend this car to consumers. Overpriced new...and taking a BIG chance buying it used. Lastly, its a gas guzzler.
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What was I thinking? - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By What was I thinking? - August 13 - 1:00 amI have a 2006 PT. The gas mileage is robbing me blind. I had only had the car for 4 months when the air condition may the car run hot. I would have to pull over for it to cool off. I was stuck out of town when it first happened. I missed 2 day of work. The steering wheel shakes. Ive had the tires rotated and aligned. I say it at least once a day that I hate this car.
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PT l loser - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By sucker - May 4 - 3:06 amCar is fun to drive but gas mileage is lousy and Chryslers customer service sucks. I will never buy a Chrysler again because they do not respect their customers even though they make some very interesting fun cars
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Horrible car - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By mrloyd - June 29 - 8:50 amThe car gets 17 mpg, which is awful. You cant see traffic lights if you are the first car because of the sloping roof. The seat feels like you are on a bar stool and about to fall off, and is so narrow you have to sit on top of the bolsters, and I am thin! Front end drags when you hit the slightest dip. When cornering, tornado effect throws all loose items around car. Passengers usually complain of motion sickness. If something falls off the seat you will have to pull over to retrieve it. If you try to get something out of the passenger floor, the seatbelt will stab you in the ribs quite painfully. The removable seats are so heavy you cant remove them, or but them back. This car is terrible
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Feet of clay - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By rickevans033050 - April 14 - 11:53 amI rented one of these doofuses for a trip to the Grand Canyon because Enterprise didnt hold the Kia Rio I reserved. Talk about clumsy and underpowered. It could barely hold 50 mph flooring the pedal to the metal climbing the hills between Phoenix and Flagstaff. Its a 6000 climb with some fairly steep grades. But we were being blown by Aveos, Corollas, Sentras and Neons. Its fuel economy averaged about 21. In handling my Corolla CE could run circles around it. I dont get those who think its "fun to drive" Interior is comfy and many like this retro wannabe but frankly the styling is dowdy.
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I HATE IT - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By I HATE IT - March 19 - 11:26 pmi have had my Pt for about a year now and it gets REALLY BAD GAS MILAGE, and WATER STAINS MY SEATS !! i bought this car bc the sales man cond me into it and i have a daughter and if she spills anything i cant clean it up bc the liquid makes the stain worse the inside of my car looks like a NASTY person owns it and im a clean freak I CANT WAIT TO SELL IT I will NEVER OWN ANOTHER ONE !!!!
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Disappointed - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
By Soccer Mom - February 1 - 8:13 pmI have had this vehicle for a little less than 2 years and I am seriously worried that it will not last another 3 years. I downsized from an SUV to save on gas only to find out that I average 23.5 mpg in this 4 cyl car. My SUV got 20-21 avg. I am very disappointed with the overall structure and mechanical performance. My 6 year old broke the glove box latch by trying to open it. Wont buy another Chrysler.
