2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
21 - 22 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(100 Total Reviews)
A good deal, but nothing to brag about
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
It is not an economy car. I purchased it for my son, who just got his driver's license. The back seats can be removed, which is a plus when a teenager is driving the car. Studies show that the collisions occurs when a number of teenagers are in the same car. Reducing that number to only a driver and a passenger reduces the risk.
Favorite Features
Exterior styling, interior versatility, stain proof fabric, steering wheel, removable rear seats, sound system.
Suggested Improvements
Seats are too hard. Turning circle is too wide. Fuel economy is a joke.
What was I thinking?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 6 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I 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. I've had the tires rotated and aligned. I say it at least once a day that I hate this car.
Favorite Features
The color, and the style
Suggested Improvements
Stop making this car. Sometimes I wish somebody would just steal it.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Bad Dangerous Buy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 2 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I am very disappointed in my PT cruiser. Steering ratio super bad. Visibility when backing is dangerously bad. There are blind spots. Looking to buy another car and other brand as soon as possible.
Favorite Features
NONE
Suggested Improvements
Steering, visibility when backing.
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Can only Blame Myself
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This is the first car that I got financed and in the spirit of wanted to trade this trash in I finally started reading reviews of other vehicles. I decided to see the reviews on the 2006 PT Cruiser that I currently own and must say AMEN to gas mileage being a joke and I never knew water could stain like coffee. I can only blame myself for not reading reviews before purchasing.
Favorite Features
The pimp looking gear shift complimented my youth. The dash board is really cute.
Suggested Improvements
Just stop making the car it's a waste of material and gas. Or maybe they made it with scraps.
1 out 3 people found this review helpful
What A Piece of Junk!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Bought used with just under 20K on it, and now has 25K. Had for just 5 months. In that time, the 1st time we turned on the a/c the car would shudder/stumble and then almost stall. They replaced the compressor. After that, it did the same thing (which they said was normal, ha!), but then it didn't even blow cold. They replaced the fan control module. Then the lower control arm bushings needed to be replaced. And now the car is going out of control in traffic! Step on the gas, it doesn't kick into gear, and when it finally does go, the power steering goes out and you're lucky you don't die! But the dealer gets no codes and it test drives fine, so it MUST be fine according to them. NOT!
Favorite Features
Looks nice. Wasn't expecting fantastic gas mileage for a box on wheels.
Suggested Improvements
Try using parts that don't break down immediately!
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
PT ruined 2 holidays with malfunctions.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 6 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
We fell for the shape of the PT. thus far we had two major failures (engine management system blocked the car because of 'blocked fuel line'??. replaced spark plugs and cables (myself, check the costs!)) and have had the antenna replaced 4 times. Still don't have reception, only in larger populated areas. Consumption in congested cities like where we live is absolutely sky-high. We hit the 14.1 liter/100km every so often. Doors creak terribly, it wakes our sleeping son in the backseat. Materials are bad: seat material stains with water (unbelievable but true!),dashboard creaks,a rattle inside te steering column. Good things? The looks, but the novelty wears quickly. The headroom in the back
Favorite Features
the engine is nice, the looks still turn heads. headroom is excellent (especially in the backseat!)
Suggested Improvements
materials used for the interior should be upgraded. Better OEM equipment like spark plug cables that last a bit longer. fuel improvement MUST improve in these times of high fuel prices (major reason to start looking for a bigger but more efficient car!)
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Disappointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I 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. Won't buy another Chrysler.
Favorite Features
The interior is designed very well, I have been able to haul many things including a dryer in the cargo area. I only wish it was made with more durable material.
Suggested Improvements
1 out 5 people found this review helpful
Horrible car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 3 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The car gets 17 mpg, which is awful. You can't 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 can't remove them, or but them back. This car is terrible
Favorite Features
Stereo is decent. A/C is good if not broken. Brakes are strong when not warped. Good storage room if you can get seats out without back surgery. Tornado effect causing cell phone to leap to passenger floorboard leading to bruised ribs from seatbelt stabbing you. Awesome scraping over speed humps.
Suggested Improvements
Don't build this car anymore. Oh, and find all the ones on the road and destroy them. It would probably be a good idea to find the people who enjoy these cars and get them mental help.
2 out 8 people found this review helpful
Luvin my buggy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have had a Blue/gray Turbo convertible for 1 year purchased used at 6000 miles. Luv it. Like the roll over bar. VERY disappointed that Chrysler is discontinuing the convertible. Needs Improvement with gas mileage, rear visibility, turning radius. Would love GPS, self dimming rear view, and backup warning system Otherwise, everything I wanted in an economical classy convertible, a real head turner.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Worst gas mileage ever!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser GT 4dr Wagon (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
Review
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.
Favorite Features
I love the size and exterior design.
Suggested Improvements
Much better gas mileage. A place for sunglasses as I had in my Chrysler Concorde LXI.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
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