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Is a 2006 PT Cruiser reliable?

Is a 2006 PT Cruiser reliable?

The 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5. It ranks 11th out of 32 for all car brands.

Is the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser a reliable car?

The car never had a mechanical issue. 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.

Why does my 2006 PT Cruiser overheat?

2006 pt cruiser 2.4 turbo ho put on fail proof thermostat a month or two . Don’t not overheat on 20 mile drive but does on a longer trip. Radiator is full just notice coolant tank may be leaking could that be the only problem or something else? Cooling fan is working also. Is this a good question?

When did Chrysler start making the PT Cruiser?

Chrysler trod a different styling path when it took a retro turn in the late 1990s. It was a calculated gamble to revive its struggling brands by tapping into a nostalgia craze that swept parts of Chrysler trod a different styling path with its retro turn in the late 1990s.

Why was the Chrysler PT Cruiser called a segment Buster?

Chrysler famously dubbed the PT Cruiser a “segment buster,” because it defied easy categorization. PT stood for “personal transportation,” and the car was planned to wear Plymouth badges, as concept cars had teased, until Chrysler ended that brand in 1999.

Are PT Cruisers reliable?

The Chrysler PT Cruiser Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 30th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $641 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the PT Cruiser. Compare With Another Vehicle

Where is the PCM on a PT Cruiser?

The TCM on 03 and newer PT Cruisers are located in the PCM with is located next to the brake master cylinder in the engine compartment.

What size motor is in a PT Cruiser?

Details on the 2.4 liter engine. In North America, the front-wheel drive PT Cruiser is powered by a 2.4-liter, DOHC, 16-valve engine. The engine produces 150 horsepower @ 5,500 rpm and 162 lb.-ft. torque @ 4000 rpm.

What is a Chrysler PT Cruiser?

The Chrysler PT Cruiser is a “retro”-styled station wagon built by Chrysler, a marque of DaimlerChrysler. It was introduced for 2001 and has become Chrysler’s entry-level vehicle (replacing the Plymouth Neon after the demise of the Plymouth marque), slotting below the Sebring in the lineup. It was designed as…

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