Major Problems with Chrysler PT Cruiser Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Best and Worst Years for Chrysler PT Cruiser

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Chrysler PT Cruiser.

Model Year	Complaints
2010 PT Cruiser	20
2009 PT Cruiser	95
2008 PT Cruiser	112
2007 PT Cruiser	145
2006 PT Cruiser	339
2005 PT Cruiser	181
2004 PT Cruiser	212
2003 PT Cruiser	251
2002 PT Cruiser	504
2001 PT Cruiser	615

Worst 3 Chrysler PT Cruiser complaints

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Victims: 7 Mileage: 85000 miles

2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser AIR BAGS Victims: 5

2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser AIR BAGS Victims: 4

Browse Chrysler PT Cruiser complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Chrysler PT Cruiser owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i drove 15 miles an pulled at 55 mph into oskaloosa ia reduced speed to 35 down to 25 an...	435 ~ 62597 miles
ENGINE car using about 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles of operation. head gasket leaking. head gasket replaced by dealer.	182 ~ 81027 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving at approximately 35 mph the contact crashed into a...	161 ~ 80128 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i drove 15 miles an pulled at 55 mph into oskaloosa ia reduced speed to 35 down to 25 an...	142 ~ 74474 miles
STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving approximately 45 mph the steering wheel became stiff. the contact...	123 ~ 72183 miles
STRUCTURE driving at 65 mph on an interstate highway when a rear quarter window fell out blowing backwards and striking the...	115 ~ 41194 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at speed of 40 mph all lights on the console began blinking repeatedly the tachometer and speedometer began...	110 ~ 47632 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER while driving the car on a highway at approximately 50 mph the driver side rear window shattered. most of the	106 ~ 51184 miles
SUSPENSION front wheel bearings failed making loud growling noise especially with steering wheel turned on interstate clover leaf exit/entrance ramps. internet	85 ~ 61738 miles
POWER TRAIN 2009 pt cruiser with 53 000 miles was informed by dealer that hydraulic clutch assembly is not releasing causing hard	80 ~ 63114 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING on saturday morning at about 11:40 am the temperature was 31 degrees f and i'd noticed the dew point was...	73 ~ 31137 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving various speeds all of the warning indicators illuminated. the...	70 ~ 61277 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN have a 2008 pt cruiser. i had a issue with transmission. i was told by mechanic that there is...	66 ~ 38266 miles
WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the tire pressure warning lamp illuminated as...	65 ~ 39842 miles
TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the tire pressure warning lamp illuminated as...	55 ~ 28732 miles
RIM > WHEELS tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while traveling approximately 45 mph she experienced...	54 ~ 29495 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION control arm bushings are bad. now the control arm hits the subframe while driving. the car wobbles at all speeds	43 ~ 38198 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS 1.)when vehicle horn is applied it will not shut off unless steering wheel center is punched hard several times to...	42 ~ 22454 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE iwas driving and entering the expressway from an on ramp when my check engine light came on after i heard...	38 ~ 47529 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2009 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while the brake was depressed the brake pedal...	38 ~ 30877 miles
SEAT BELTS this is the 2nd pt cruiser that i have owned. the first one was great! but...this one!! ongoing problems since...	35 ~ 87037 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT experienced front driver side wheel bearing and hub failure - replaced at cost of $350. inspection during this repair revealed...	35 ~ 33673 miles
VISIBILITY the windshield on this vehicle cracked for no apparent reason. the crack started at the bottom just left of center....	34 ~ 51387 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL while driving at speed of 40 mph all lights on the console began blinking repeatedly the tachometer and speedometer began...	33 ~ 117704 miles
SEATS tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the vehicle seat control broke and as...	31 ~ 39847 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving 65 mph the contact heard a humming noise coming from...	30 ~ 42749 miles
SERVICE BRAKES i stopped at our housing development mail center. when i backed out the braking had lost its power assist and...	29 ~ 75673 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2008 mitsubishi lancer (na). the contact received a recall notice for the rear window and had...	29 ~ 28862 miles
SWITCH > FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING fog lamps remain on when switch is in the off possition. this problem has been identified in many "pt" forums	29 ~ 62268 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE edge of passenger side rear fender well paint is bubbling up with corrosion damage underneath paint. no damage to paint...	28 ~ 82032 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING problems with power stering. *ak...	28 ~ 24688 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM driving at various speeds all warning lights flash on and off then all guages go up and down dramatically the...	27 ~ 98074 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the headlights were not working properly the...	23 ~ 82777 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1.)when vehicle horn is applied it will not shut off unless steering wheel center is punched hard several times to...	23 ~ 14260 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my wife has a 2006 pt cruiser. around 5/14/2009 it started sputtering when it is at an idle. the motor...	23 ~ 65510 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i had bought a used 2006 pt cruiser. i had the car for 6 months when the front caliper broke...	22 ~ 22451 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM lose all instrument panel function dome light stays on and door ajar light stays on....even tho no door is open...dealer	22 ~ 31086 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. when applying the brake a drumming and squeaking noise could be heard....	21 ~ 14683 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that when the clutch was engaged the gear...	19 ~ 27837 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. consumer writes in regard to vehicle fuel line. *smd the consumer stated she had to pay	18 ~ 22079 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT when i purchased the car in january 2014 it had 58 000 miles on it. one week after purchase the...	17 ~ 33868 miles
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle shut off without warning. the...	17 ~ 20571 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the vehicle has goodyear eagle tires. the contact stated that the steel...	17 ~ 20930 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE after the recall regarding the fuel pump module was performed the problem recurred. upon inspection of the vehicle by another	17 ~ 5524 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving my 2008 pt cruiser home all of the dashboard lights came on at one time and stayed on...	15 ~ 28232 miles
EQUIPMENT this is the request to find all united states foreign automotive manufacturers in compliance with federal statutes. please include in...	15 ~ 46725 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my 2006 chrysler pt cruiser has had problems since the time of the 36 000 mile warranty ran out. there...	15 ~ 25001 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION vibration in rear end of vehicle vehicle drifts to right excessive/uneven tire wear since new. *nm...	15 ~ 32571 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES 2007 chrysler pt cruiser left front tire blew out. consumer states that goodyear dealer stated the blown tire was not...	14 ~ 30177 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i had bought a used 2006 pt cruiser. i had the car for 6 months when the front caliper broke...	14 ~ 18293 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2006 pt cruiser driving on the road the ignition fuse blows and i loose power every thing...	13 ~ 23762 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING chrysler is claiming that all of power steering repairs are not due to the recall id no. 04v268000. the power...	13 ~ 36544 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2004 pt cruiser began to idle rough sometimes shaking the whole vehicle. it seemed like it wanted to stall but...	13 ~ 11340 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the transmission would downshift to lower gears...	12 ~ 34214 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler pt cruiser. when the contact entered the vehicle the driver's seat switch bezel...	12 ~ 29797 miles
WINDSHIELD > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the windshield was cracked and progressively spread...	12 ~ 19733 miles
CONTROL ARM > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated while the tires were being rotated the mechanic...	12 ~ 40687 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i purchased a 2007 pt cruiser with zero miles on it in december 2007 from lithia 5504 l st omaha...	12 ~ 19738 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i have 2006 pt cruiser and i am having tons of electrical problems sometimes the stereo will not work.brake light...	11 ~ 51672 miles
RACK AND PINION > STEERING car type: 2004 chrysler pt cruiser(touring). problem: power steering fluid leak. one month after my 36-month warranty expired the power...	11 ~ 20789 miles
COLUMN > STEERING i began hearing a popping noise from the steering column at approximately 25000 miles. at 27000 miles i took the...	11 ~ 36207 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle was in a significant rear end accident on 5/20/2002. it was repaired and returned after more than a...	11 ~ 8137 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving approximately 35 mph the check engine warning indicator illuminated...	10 ~ 52192 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES purchased automobile 12/07/2010...repairs conducted on 1/21/11 (1) replacement drivers (outer) l panel driver seat switch bezel broken *same exists panel...	10 ~ 42816 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have 2006 pt cruiser and i am having tons of electrical problems sometimes the stereo will not work.brake light...	10 ~ 43425 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that her vehicle overheated without warning. she found droplets...	10 ~ 32972 miles
INTERIOR LIGHTING my 2006 chrysler pt cruiser has had problems since the time of the 36 000 mile warranty ran out. there...	10 ~ 59556 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving the air bag indicator light illuminated and never dimmed. the...	10 ~ 32147 miles
RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i had bought a used 2006 pt cruiser. i had the car for 6 months when the front caliper broke...	9 ~ 27433 miles
FOG LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING fog lights will not turn off. they turned on while car was parked and off. on several occasions i came...	9 ~ 46444 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 mph a side impact accident occurred however the airbags failed to deploy. even...	9 ~ 28433 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2010 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the tire pressure warning lamp illuminated as...	8 ~ 31126 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i had bought a used 2006 pt cruiser. i had the car for 6 months when the front caliper broke...	8 ~ 23185 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt*: the contact stated while driving the vehicle there is a chemical smell which gave contact headaches and an occasional...	8 ~ 7075 miles
SWITCH > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving at approximately 35 mph the turn signals failed to...	7 ~ 50620 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving various speeds the vehicle lost power and multiple warning...	7 ~ 26700 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING when i purchased the car in january 2014 it had 58 000 miles on it. one week after purchase the...	7 ~ 33225 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING my 2007 chrysler pt cruiser is consuming two quarts of oil a day. it started using this amount of oil...	7 ~ 49568 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i was forced to brake quickly and the car skidded almost as if on ice. after inspecting the car and...	7 ~ 45739 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated while pulling out of parking space at 2 mph the front bumper struck a concrete barrier...	7 ~ 14968 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN car had shake in front through steering wheel and rt. floorboard. change tires and wheels. changes tires twice. replaced left...	7 ~ 8609 miles
FRONT UNDERHOOD > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: while driving went too a fast food line and while waiting to place an order noticed smoke coming from...	7 ~ 8033 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i was on the freeway and the road had a natural "bump" in it causing a slight bit of lift...	6 ~ 114205 miles
HUB > FRONT > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving 65 mph the contact heard a humming noise coming from...	6 ~ 40160 miles
SEAT HEATER/COOLER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS the panel that controls the drivers seat keeps breaking and wires are exposed from the panel. the first time it...	6 ~ 20000 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING i have had nothing but trouble with my 2005 chrysler pt cruiser but the final straw is when after filling...	6 ~ 59509 miles
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING car type: 2004 chrysler pt cruiser(touring). problem: power steering fluid leak. one month after my 36-month warranty expired the power...	6 ~ 23583 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while on cruise control and going up hill i have to step on the brakes and they would not release....	6 ~ 30562 miles
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY leather boot for cover of convertible top damaged inside at time of purchase ordered new one from dealer and received	6 ~ 1483 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving power door locks locked and unlocked on their own.. the dealer inspected the vehicle but could not duplicate	6 ~ 28533 miles
VALVE > TIRES valve stem failure and rapid loss of tire pressure due to galvanic corrosion. *tr...	5 ~ 16854 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. while stopped with the vehicle shifted into park the contact began to...	5 ~ 25981 miles
SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving 25 mph the contact noticed smoke coming from the headlight...	5 ~ 69453 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING leaking steering rack and solenoid pack. possible leak in steering pump also. safety of tie rod ends bushings sway bars...	5 ~ 27223 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the windshield wiper and turn signals do not work. the dealer replaced...	5 ~ 52597 miles
FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving my turn signals and windshield wipers stop working. took it in to the dealer and they said it...	5 ~ 4600 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer's vehicle rear end another vehicle in front at 30 mph. driver's seat belt fail to hold the driver. driver	5 ~ 29660 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC fuel line routed alonside metal a/c tube. fuel line frayed by rubbing against a/c line. *ak...	5 ~ 31000 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl* the contact owns a 2009 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the rear seat belts were fractured. the	4 ~ 53975 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. while driving at 25 mph the instrument panel flickered and the...	4 ~ 41250 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the vehicle would not start when the...	4 ~ 46850 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN have a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser and only 45 000 miles on it. after feeling a bad vibration for a...	4 ~ 47252 miles
BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the timing belt inside of the engine failed...	4 ~ 52801 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS tl*the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact was having new tires installed on her vehicle when one...	4 ~ 18750 miles
SWITCH > HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING hazard lights began to flicker on and off intermittently about 6 months ago. car has been taken to dealer at...	4 ~ 44201 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i have had nothing but trouble with my 2005 chrysler pt cruiser but the final straw is when after filling...	4 ~ 20253 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE dt*: the contact stated the interior and exterior lighting flickers and there is wind noise noticed near the passenger side	4 ~ 1026 miles
CHILD SEAT dt*: the contact owns a touriva #22-130 wal convertible child seat manufactured by cosco juvenile on june 29 2005. the...	4 ~ 22500 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM check engine light came on regularly prompting visits to the dealer. was told i wasn't "clicking" the gas cap enough...	4 ~ 7048 miles
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING complaint sent via e-mail." i first started having a serious problems with my car power steering. while driving smoke started...	4 ~ 2750 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while traveling on highway another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle and driver's side seatbelt didn't hold. dealership is aware of	4 ~ 10738 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while traveling on the highway the front brake locked up causing the driver to loose control of the vheicle and	4
HEAD RESTRAINT > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS front headrests are too high cannot adjust them. unable to see when backing out. vision is blocked. can cause an	4
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i had safelite come out to replace my windshield- when i turned on my vehicle to head to sj i...	3 ~ 96429 miles
BEAD > TIRES bridgestone fuzion hri tires can only be mounted one way with left (drivers side ) bead/tread pointing > but passenger...	3 ~ 22011 miles
ARM > SPINDLE > KNUCKLE tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the driver stated that he was driving at about 40 mph. he...	3 ~ 48000 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that his vehicle failed to start. upon further inspection...	3 ~ 17333 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER a few weeks ago my check oil gas light came on and so my husband checked my oil(my car only...	3 ~ 22667 miles
PARKING BRAKE in 2007 i was driving when i started hearing a knocking sound in my tires. i was had the vehicle...	3 ~ 38367 miles
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while driving down the freeway the door locks started clicking like they do when hitting the wireless remote. at the...	3 ~ 36027 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING traveling behind pt cruiser when lights are required cannot see taillights. they are extremely small and dim. almost called police	3 ~ 15333 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated the tires on the vehicle continually lost air. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for...	3 ~ 17800 miles
LINKAGES > STEERING i have taken my pt cruiser into dealer 10-12 times for problems that they are unable to correct. there have...	3 ~ 12000 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING i have had problems with my automatic 2004 pt cruiser since i have purchased the vehicle in january of 2004....	3 ~ 15722 miles
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > FRONT > SEAT BELTS i was driving a rental car in austin texas. it was a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. i was able to...	3 ~ 25855 miles
DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while braking consumer heard a loud grinding noise. consumer was able to decelerate the vehicle with no problem. took vehicle	3 ~ 8333 miles
ANCHORAGE > FRONT > SEAT BELTS locking mechanism broke during the instillation of a child seat. if this can break this part i feel that it	3 ~ 14333 miles
COOLING UNIT AND LINES > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN consumer states: had 2 brand new transmissions installed and it still leaked transmission fluid. no lights came on first time...	3 ~ 10647 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE the gas tank filler pipe and cap broke while driving. gas nozzle slipped down near where the rear brakes were	3 ~ 74850 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated the piece that goes from the gear shift to...	2 ~ 35000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC i have 2006 pt cruiser and i am having tons of electrical problems sometimes the stereo will not work.brake light...	2 ~ 119668 miles
LINKAGE AND CABLE > MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL tl*the contact owns a 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact parked the vehicle and when he pulled the brake handle...	2 ~ 136243 miles
POWER ADJUST > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS tl*the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the electric driver seat moves forward while in...	2 ~ 22455 miles
INJECTORS > FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE fuel injector o rings come loose causing injectors to tap. *jb...	2 ~ 24000 miles
TURBO/SUPERCHARGER > GASOLINE > ENGINE poor fuel economy computer and electrical malfunctions poor repair & diagnostic abilities of dealer service team. 12 mpg off the...	2 ~ 5117 miles
SOLENOID > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated while traveling at 50-55 mph the vehicle stalled. the contact took vehicle to the dealership for...	2 ~ 810 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING in october 2004 the fog light indicator would stay on even though the fogs lights were not on. then the...	2 ~ 58051 miles
FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN when shifting from first to second gear vehicle stopped moving and would not shift into gear. vehicle was towed to...	2 ~ 16000 miles
CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM 1/30/03 engine check light came on started running rough. problem was crank sensor it was replaced it took 3 days...	2 ~ 40390 miles
MID/REAR ASSEMBLY > SEATS head on collision airbags came out back seat behind driver came un-done unlatched and hit driver in head driver was	2 ~ 16000 miles
ROOF AND PILLARS > BODY > STRUCTURE check engine light came on regularly prompting visits to the dealer. was told i wasn't "clicking" the gas cap enough...	2 ~ 1515 miles
BASE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT evenflo model # 3861364p1 dom 06/13/2003. while taking the child out of the car seat off the base did not	2
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle was towed to the dealer after it made a loud noise. consumer pulled over to the side of the...	2 ~ 23793 miles
GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM have a 2001 pt cruiser. poor performance in gas economy failed catalytic converter now egr valve has failed i believe...	2 ~ 68000 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT on my 2002 chrysler pt cruiser it appears the grease fitting on both left and right front ball joints have...	2 ~ 19250 miles
HOOD > BODY > STRUCTURE hood damage is experienced due to the hood rod being installed at the rear next to the firewall. if closing...	2
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY consumer had found white powder on top of dashboard and it was coming from air vents. had contacted dealer and	2 ~ 45000 miles
SHOES/LININGS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS the spring in the brake broke and destroyed the flack adjuster and the drums. dealership indicated that they don't have	2 ~ 45400 miles
CARBURETOR SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE very poor performance and gas mileage has been observed while driving this car. mopar own website for ptcruiser has parts...	2
ANTI-THEFT DEVICES > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT consumer called complaining about locking system problems. while vehicle is running and if the consumer leaves the vehicle or stands	2 ~ 15039 miles
TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. consumer writes in regards to the fuel leak location on the inlet nozzle fuel tank. *smd...	1 ~ 39000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph all...	1 ~ 53000 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. at various times the hatchback door opened by itself and the...	1 ~ 66000 miles
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that while traveling 20 mph and attempting to...	1 ~ 90000 miles
LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP > CHILD SEAT i own a turbo booster child car seat manufactured 5-28-2012 by graco children's products inc.. the child safety seat will...	1
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY 2002 chrysler pt cruiser. consumer writes in regards to no instrument panel illumination fuel and oil leaks brake warning lights...	1
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR i have had huge break issues. i had to replace three times the brakes and rotor in my car. it...	1 ~ 28000 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i have 2006 pt cruiser and i am having tons of electrical problems sometimes the stereo will not work.brake light...	1 ~ 105000 miles
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY this is a request to begin vehicle safety inspection analysis on chrysler's 2008 2009 2010 pt cruiser. i searched the	1
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING tl* the contact owns a 2003 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the engine exhibited...	1 ~ 70000 miles
HANDLE (INFANT) > CHILD SEAT tl*the contact owns a 2001 chrysler pt cruiser and a 2008 evenflo embrace child restraint seat model number 4851906a. the...	1
TANK VALVE/GAUGE > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the vehicle has goodyear eagle tires size p/205/55/r16 with schrader valve stems...	1 ~ 14272 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY hatch back will not stay up if the temperature gets below 60in temp. the hydraulics slip and the hatch comes	1 ~ 131250 miles
SOFTWARE > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving 65 mph on freeway all indicator lights come on all gauges go to zero engine begins to...	1 ~ 20668 miles
LOCK > TRUNK LID > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the hatch on the rear trunk was replaced seven times which caused...	1
BUCKLE ASSEMBLY > REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS tl*the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that the center seat belt strap (rear) locked when...	1 ~ 27000 miles
LUBRICANT > MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN after my 30 000 mile major maintenance i noticed a leak on the the driver side front of the car....	1 ~ 30000 miles
SPINDLE > AXLE > REAR tl* -the contact was traveling at approximately 55 mph hit a bump and the vehicle started to swrve. the vehicle...	1 ~ 63000 miles
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* - the contact stated that the tail lights on his 2007 chevrolet aveo do not come on automatically as...	1 ~ 400 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN 2005 pt cruiser (turbo) was taken to dealership for annual inspection and oil change. inspection was not granted. vehicle was...	1 ~ 78000 miles
MULTIPLE AXLE > SUSPENSION tl*the contact owns a 2006 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact stated that two weeks after purchasing her vehicle the accelerator...	1 ~ 22000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES i had my oil change done at westborn chrysler and the hood latch malfunctioned which caused my hood to open...	1 ~ 18000 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES dt*: the contact stated the spring inside the hood latch fractured causing the hood latch to become inoperable. the manufacturer	1 ~ 77000 miles
ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT > WINDSHIELD > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM the knob on the dash that controls the position for circulation of heat or air conditioning for some unknown reason...	1
FLUID > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 2003 pt cruiser still under the original warranty has had a serious problem with oil leaks. the first time...	1
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING there is an issue with the brake light switch that was causing the brake lights to stay on all the...	1
SHIELD ASSEMBLY > CHILD SEAT dt*: the contact owns a touriva #22-130 wal convertible child seat manufactured by cosco juvenile on june 29 2005. the...	1 ~ 90000 miles
CONCEALMENT DEVICES > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2003 chrysler pt cruiser. the contact noticed that the headlight lenses were scratched and discolored which...	1 ~ 10000 miles
GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) > STEERING my 2001 pt cruiser has been diagnosed with a leak in the steering gear which can only be observed by...	1 ~ 41000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS s10 appropriate handling re chrysler and gm bankruptcy proceedings owner of 2004 pt cruiser is no longer able to seek...	1
HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i was driving and the front part of the car broke down i couldn't keep on the shift couldn't move...	1
BACK UP LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i was driving and the front part of the car broke down i couldn't keep on the shift couldn't move...	1
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT a knocking noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. the consumer was able drive to the dealer. the...	1 ~ 70000 miles
HUB > WHEELS dt: the wheels are cast aluminum with a metal chrome plate put on it allowing air leakage around the rims....	1 ~ 13000 miles
RELAY > STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM check engine light came on regularly prompting visits to the dealer. was told i wasn't "clicking" the gas cap enough...	1 ~ 30 miles
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE check engine light came on regularly prompting visits to the dealer. was told i wasn't "clicking" the gas cap enough...	1 ~ 30 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES steering wheel vibrated while driving . consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the	1
UPPER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT upper & lower control arm bushings failure. *ak...	1 ~ 51375 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY the local dealer thought that the sound from the engine was that the turbo was blown. after 2.5 weeks they...	1 ~ 7777 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER upon starting the vehicle consumer noticed that gas gauge was on empty. consumer then took the vehicle to a gas...	1 ~ 50000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the consumer stated that since the vehicle was purchased the brakes were defective and performed poorly when applied. the consumer...	1 ~ 3000 miles
WHEEL CYLINDERS > DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS while driving a noise was heard coming from the rear. vehicle was taken to the dealership and mechanic determined...	1
MASTER CYLINDER > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC my 01 chrysler pt cruiser 25 602 miles had a stiff brake pedal. car felt as if i was driving...	1 ~ 25602 miles
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN i bought my 2003 pt cruiser turbo oct 13th 2002 in feb 2003 i took it in for service because...	1 ~ 14000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC vehicle was parked for approx. two days started vehichle and all lights on the instrument panel stayed on brake light...	1 ~ 30077 miles
INFLATOR MODULE > DRIVER SIDE > FRONTAL the vehicle severely pulled to the right which resulted in an accident. the driver side air bag deployed and the	1 ~ 11000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR while applying his brakes the vehicle brakes lock up and the abs light appear on the dashboard. ts...	1
DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR rear brakes on 2001 pt cruiser w/25000 miles makes grinding noises when coming to a stop as if the pads...	1 ~ 24800 miles
CALIPER > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR consumer states both rear "backing plates" have severe cracks causing the rear calipers which are attached to the plates to	1
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the dealer was unable to honor recall 02v-215 for the pump module mounting flange the dealer stated that no parts	1
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the jack failed while the car was up on it. while changing a tire the supplied scissors jack twisted and...	1
MECHANICAL > CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE vehicle was parked at a slight incline in neutral and park brake applied. vehicle rolled backwards and hit another vehicle....	1
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i have owned my 2002 pt cruiser since may of 2002. since the beginning i have had trouble fueling up...	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE rear passenger side window makes a loud flapping noise when the vehicle is driven 50 mph or faster. also windows	1
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER consumer states dealer refuses to remove side pipes that are welded to the vehicle. consumer feels vehicle may blow up	1
MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving vehicle will stall when going around a curve when the vehicle was restarted the gauges did not work...	1
CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE vehicle was parked in front of consumer's driveway on an incline and on a hill. he went to pull parking	1
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY large amount of snow sliding off roof onto front windshield and windshield wipers are unable to remove snow while driving.	1
PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while parked vehicle slipped out of gear and rolled down driveway into a mail box. dealer / manufacturer notified. *ak	1
DRUM > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC rear brake drums failed within 18 000 miles. consumer was told that rotors were made of a cheap metal. *ak...	1 ~ 18000 miles
AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle fuel tank was over filled resulting in fuel leaking inside vehicle rear right door and rug. please provide further	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL consumer complained about a problem with electrical failures in the dashboard including the speedometer. when driving at speeds in excess...	1 ~ 50000 miles

FAQ

What year Chrysler PT Cruiser is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 10 years, Chrysler PT Cruiser models of 2010, 2009, 2008 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Chrysler PT Cruiser models of 2001 and 2002 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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