Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 1900805 | 11/02/2005 | 1900805A | 10017651 | Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc | 11/14/2005 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/18/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pt cruiser. the contact stated that the steering wheel exhibited a squeaking noise when turned. the steering wheel also became hard to turn. the manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 04v268000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 78,000. kmj | |||
| 02/18/2013 | 78000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 pt cruiser. the contact stated that the steering failed without warning. the steering made a squeaking noise while turning. the steering became hard to turn the contact was able to coast straight into a parking area. the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v268000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage as was 78,000. li | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 104000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that whenever the steering wheel was turned. a squealing noise emitted from the steering column. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that power steering fluid was leaking out of the power steering pump. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering pump was replaced. the failure continued. the current and failure mileages were 104,000. sm. | |||
| 01/11/2012 | 104000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. whenever the contact would turn the steering wheel in any direction he noticed a squealing sound coming from the vehicle. the contact examined the vehicle and noticed that power steering fluid was leaking out of the power steering pump. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering pump was replaced, however after the repair the contact is still experiencing the failure. the current and failure mileages were 104,000. bml | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 25422 | ||
| My car had been sluggish when attempting to turn. it was so gradual i did not think much about it. then i attempted a sharp right turn and the car did not respond well. damage to both left tires and rims when unable to turn car to the right. taken to tire choice for repairs. they then found that the left & right control arms were defective. they had to replace both, said it was a common problem with pt cruiser. they checked and there was no recall of these parts, they explained to me that at one point i would have lost complete control of the car due to the defective control arms. i feel this repair bill should be covered through chrysler and the resulting damage to right rims and tires should be reimbursed to me. accident would not have occurred if control arms had not been defective | |||
| 10/17/2010 | 25422 | ||
| It was discovered during repairs that both right and left lower control arms were defective. had to have them replaced along with other damage by tire dealer | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2006 chrysler pt cruiser caught fire without warning. consumer states that there are recalls for malfunction of the hydraulic power assist hose. consumer would like any information about getting repairs. *kb | |||
| 06/18/2007 | 1 | 05/01/2007 | |
| Problems with power stering. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 02/10/2010 | 95000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the driver stated that he was driving at about 40 mph. he was on a secondary road when the right hand steering knuckle broke. the driver also stated that he lost control, spun around and crashed into some rocks. the driver did contact the dealer but they are denying him assistance. the driver re-injured his neck. the failure mileage was 95,000. | |||