2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base
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- Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, front left, 2024-11-14 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring Edition with Woodie package, front left, 07-19-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Edition Auto by Calreyn88, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited in Bright Silver Metallic, rear left, 2024-11-14 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser LX, rear left, 08-07-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base is a 150-hp 2.4-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,125 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 150 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 165 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The PT Cruiser measures 168.9 inches long on a 103.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,076 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,125 ($24,383 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.4L NA I4, DOHC 16V |
| Displacement | 2.4 L |
| Horsepower | 150 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 87.4 x 101.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 15 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam (semi-independent) |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 15.0" |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 T |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 T |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Width | 67.1 in |
| Height | 63 in |
| Wheelbase | 103 in |
| Ground Clearance | 6 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,076 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Legroom Front | 40.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.9 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 4-DR. w/SAB: overall not rated
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 4, 2007 · VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY PULL THROUGH THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: IF THE GLASS SEPARATES WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE OR INJURE A PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR QUARTER GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 07V149000
349 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER
Owner Complaints
349 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Chrysler PT CRUISER (35 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 21 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 138 |
| Engine | 55 |
| Visibility | 37 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 36 |
| Air Bags | 35 |
| Power Train | 28 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.