Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by mopar features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. The vehicle was previously included in nhtsa campaign id number. Chrysler pt cruiser transmission problems and repair. Ive been having similar problems with my 2006 5speed manual, and. Chrysler pt cruiser 2006 90000 miles computer battery alternator check engine light i usually drive without any problems in the morning, but suddenly i start it and, when trying to speed it up, it feels as if the car kicked. How to troubleshoot transmission problems in a 2006 pt cruiser. While driving 40 mph, the contact attempted to downshift from fourth to third gear.
The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the. Make sure mechanics and oil change places use the right fluid. Some of the most common problems with the pt cruiser involve the vehicles engine. The worst complaints are difficulties shifting in warmer weather, difficulty shifting gears, and tipm. Latest 2006 chrysler pt cruiser technical service bulletins. This document covers the fivespeed manual transmission used in the neon, stratus, breeze, avenger, sebring, and pt cruiser made by chryslers new. Repairsurge is compatible with any internetenabled computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet device.
The stick went forward, but the transmission did not shift. Shop with edmunds for perks and special offers on used cars, trucks. Manual transmission problems of the 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. The worst complaints are engine, electrical, and ac heater problems. The worst complaints are difficulties shifting in warmer weather. One problem related to manual transmission has been reported for the 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. All chrysler sixspeed and fourspeed automatic transmissions are sensitive to. Finally got her fixed shes running like new after i clean all the plugs and change the tipm. Chrysler pt cruiser 200609 04 oct 2016 no one seemed to play by the rules when cashing in on the retro design movement that swept the carmaking world a few years ago. Chrysler pt cruiser transmission problems car forums at. In other cases rough idling or a faulty check engine warning light may occur.
However, after driving for 30 to 45 minutes, the transmission is very hard to shift from one gear to. Get reliability information for the 2006 chrysler pt cruiser from consumer reports. The 2006 chrysler pt cruiser has 2 nhtsa complaints for the power train. When i shift from 1st to second and second to third, very minor clunk. Used chrysler pt cruiser with manual transmission for sale. The new venture gear t350hd fivespeed manual transaxle magna powertrain in later models, as daimler sold new venture in 200304 has a reverse gear brake to stop the gear rotation for easy engagement. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 chrysler pt cruiser based on all problems reported for the 2006 pt cruiser. Dec 09, 2019 the car this issue conflicts is the 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. Here the engine light is constantly on and the engine idles rough. Chrysler pt cruiser questions 2005 pt cruiser touring manual.
The vehicle failed to slow down and crashed into a sign. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of chrysler pt cruiser based on all problems reported for the pt cruiser. Chrysler pt cruiser 2006 90000 miles computer battery alternator check engine light i usually drive without any problems in the morning, but suddenly i start it. Verify whether your 2006 pt cruiser is covered under technical service bulletin 1800707. Hi, i bought my 2002 chrysler pt cruiser used in oct of 2006 with about 75,000 miles on it.
For many people, finding out the problem with the transmission in a pt cruiser car is a challenging task. The most recently reported issues are listed below. The automatic transmission in chrysler s pt cruiser can only be used with type 7176 transmission fluid. In general, most common issues are both electrical as well as mechanical, errors in the form of sounds as well as sensations. Chrysler launched the pt cruiser, which was sold from 2001 to 2010. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs.
This manual is specific to a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. A carryover from 2005, the pt cruiser is a fourdoor fivepassenger utility vehicle that features multiple combination seating available in either base, touring, limited or gt trim levels. Chrysler pt cruiser problems and issues startmycar. Our list of 14 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your chrysler pt cruiser. It becomes almost impossible to shift the warmer it gets. The worst complaints are difficulties shifting in warmer weather, difficulty shifting gears. I experienced rough shifting and poor ecceleration needed clutch replaced and. Feb 15, 2011 chrysler pt cruiser my 2006 pt cruiser manual transmission my 2006 pt cruiser manual transmission shift really smooth in the morning while the engine is cool. Contact your local chrysler dealership to schedule reprogramming, if applicable. Owners manual 491 pages quick reference manual pages owners manual 412 pages. If the gear lever has a normal travel and feel and there is an absence of noise or vibration it is more likely the cause is with the clutch than the transmission. Mar 03, 2018 finally got her fixed shes running like new after i clean all the plugs and change the tipm. Aug 14, 2009 the manual transmission has trouble shifting as the vehicle warms up.
To see how frequently chrysler pt cruiser problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. The chrysler pt cruisers base automatic transmission has been a wellknown weak link in the vehicle. P0740, torque converter clutch circuit malfunction. To see how frequently 2006 chrysler pt cruiser problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
While driving approximately 30 mph, the the contact was unable to switch gears. How to deal with problems in pt cruiser transmission. If your pt cruiser is a manual transmission model, a tsb was issued which reprograms the powertrain control module with new software. In general, 2006 is the worst year for pt cruiser problems. Manual transmission has trouble shifting as it warms up. Chrysler pt cruiser standard transmission 2006, manual transmission shift linkage seal by mopar. A 2 door convertible was also launched in 2004 and later a fourdoor convertible was also added in 2006. The pt cruiser s 4cylinder engine, shared with several other chrysler vehicles, is sometimes known to burn oil and may need more added on a regular basis in order to operate smoothly. Manual transmission problems of chrysler pt cruiser. May 16, 2017 as a result, the transmission if a pt cruiser car would have a lot of problems. Chrysler pt cruiser questions transmission cargurus.