Chrysler PT Cruiser problems, recalls & safety data
Complaints, recalls, technical service bulletins and federal investigations for every Chrysler PT Cruiser model year, from official NHTSA data.
2,523
NHTSA complaints
9
recall campaigns
626
service bulletins (TSBs)
5
defect investigations
Model years
Best & worst years →| Year | Complaints | Recalls | TSBs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 22 | 0 | 52 |
| 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 97 | 0 | 47 |
| 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 115 | 0 | 55 |
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 149 | 0 | 53 |
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 349 | 1 | 55 |
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 187 | 3 | 66 |
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 217 | 1 | 66 |
| 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 258 | 2 | 74 |
| 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 511 | 3 | 68 |
| 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 618 | 5 | 90 |
Common problems
- Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems559
- Chrysler PT Cruiser engine and engine cooling problems249
- Chrysler PT Cruiser air bags problems226
- Chrysler PT Cruiser suspension problems222
- Chrysler PT Cruiser steering problems220
- Chrysler PT Cruiser exterior lighting problems220
- Chrysler PT Cruiser power train problems213
- Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems193
Symptoms owners describe
Federal investigations
- REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS SEPARATIONEA07004 · opened Feb 16, 2007 · closed Apr 5, 2007
- REAR QUARTER PANEL GLASS SEPARATIONPE06046 · opened Oct 20, 2006 · closed Feb 16, 2007
- ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE04028 · opened Mar 15, 2004 · closed Jun 18, 2004
- SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATEPE02082 · opened Nov 6, 2002 · closed Apr 23, 2003