2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems by component
217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System → | 44 | 20% | 75,811 mi |
| Suspension → | 36 | 17% | 40,000 mi |
| Steering → | 24 | 11% | 89,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 23 | 11% | 42,500 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 23 | 11% | 56,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 21 | 10% | 30,000 mi |
| Engine → | 14 | 6% | 113,000 mi |
| Air Bags → | 12 | 6% | — |
| Wheels → | 11 | 5% | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 10 | 5% | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 4% | — |
| Tires | 7 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 3% | — |
| Structure | 6 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 0% | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.