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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  Great Car - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By CK - December 11 - 11:10 pm

  I have just over 2500 miles on my PT and amreally liking it. Love being back to a stick shift. Like how it sits higher than typical compact sedan. Really like the 06 and newer PT interiors.

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  Family pet - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Anonymous - November 19 - 2:00 am

  We bought this car new. 180 hp turbo has get up and go. Amazingly comfortable, expecially considering exterior dimensions. Seats front and rear are comfortable. Lots of room. Easy to see out of. Ride is smooth. We take it on trips in preference to our 2005 Volvo V70 2.5T. Very reliable. Only one repair: windshield washer nozzle replaced. Dealer says front brakes look like they havent been used. We love our Cruiser.

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  water stains seats - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By jane - October 19 - 8:13 pm

  This 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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  Reliable car over the long haul - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By mikeru669 - October 15 - 7:04 pm

  We purchased our 2006 Cruiser with 13K miles on it 66 months ago, we now have 115K miles, we traveled all over the country on all kinds of roads. The Cruiser has been one of the most reliable cars we have owned. Only recurring problem, camshaft positioning sensor replaced twice since car went over 80K. Takes about 15 minutes to replace. Had a Neon prior which the Cruiser is based on. The Neon was one of the 2 or 3 worse cars we ever owned.

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  Worst gas mileage ever! - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Naomi - September 20 - 10:03 am

  I am getting between 11 and 14 mpg! I love the car and receive many compliments. Then, I tell them about the gas mileage. Chrysler has lost several sales because of the mileage. Much as I do not want to, I am seriously thinking of trading in the car because I cannot afford to drive it.

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  Piece of junk - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By SCGURL1974 - September 14 - 9:40 am

  I 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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  Please - where did you all get your PT? - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By Jo - July 16 - 4:33 pm

  I have had nothing but disappointment with my PT. Yes, it is cute and sporty, but the last 4 tanks of gas have gotten me 17.4, 17.3 16.4 and 16.4 miles to the gallon! I have called, had the car looked at with Chrysler giving me excuses about the engine is new, it needs to be broken in, you are not driving it right, you have to change how you drive...It is a 4-cyl car, I repeat 4-cyl car, and should be getting better mileage. I drive 50% city and 50 % highway. My parents 8 cyl Jaguar getting better mileage... The car is simply average but sells on emotion, sentimentality and looks. My only regret is that I may be waiting 1 year to trade it in for a better performing and economical car.

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  Love in Bloom - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By LLG - July 3 - 1:56 am

  I really love this car. It is fun fun fun to drive and I love fussing over it at home like I was seventeen again and its 1969. The dealership was totally awesome..no pressure they didnt know they were making a sale by leaving me alone with this beauty. The ease of the top is great and makes it accessible at a moments notice. I named mine "The Last Hurrah!!" Also the PT cruiser itself never really did much for me...but this convertable just said we were made for each other!!!

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  Wish I knew how expensive it would be to repair - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By sim40son - May 15 - 10:42 pm

  I have had this car since 2007, it was fine for the 1st year but I had to put brakes on a fairly new car. Have to buy new tires all the time it wears them out, new brakes every year because of the ceramic brake pads bad design. wiring harness went and something else that was not suppose to ever go bad, chrysler paid for that. I have had to put new wheel bearings on, when the timing belt brakes it takes out the whole housing expensive, even a tune up is outrageous. I am reviewing cars this time. I like my PT cruiser, but I do not like the huge expense of repairs, chrysler parts are expensive. My mechanic told me that chylsers are very expensive to repair. wish I new ahead of time.

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  I love this car!!! - 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser
  By aterry - April 22 - 1:20 am

  I had a dream that I bought a PT Cruiser two weeks ago, I knew I had to go and test drive one. At first I wasnt sure of this car the look anyway, and then I drove the 2006 PT Cruiser, and fell in love with it. I have to keep going into the garage to look at it, the interior is so cool. I love the look, and it drives so smooth. You have to go and test drive this car. Im a single mom and have a 1 yr old we are so happy, we found the perfect car for us!! Thank you Chrysler for building this vehicle.