2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“It started with the dashboard lights and the middle stick lights (p,d,r,n++) I can't see at night what speed I'm going or my levels or anything bc the lights quit working, I had the battery replaced I've had the battery changed twice, I've had the thermostat changed twice but it still over heats…”
filed Mar 10, 2020
“This vehicle has a p0037 and a p0037 dtc's that won't cancel. Findley chrysler replaced the oxygen sensors. It didn't fix it. They say the computer is bad. I sent the computer 5033293af to be repaired. They said the computer is ok. I got the codes to go away for a brief time by messing with the…”
filed Feb 21, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022Security Module Lock Out After Entering the PIN to Unlock The Wireless Control Module (WCM)
S2208000136 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2022KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all other platforms, if the "AB" NIC level will not…
9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 22, 2020Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery…
08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 22, 2020
Electrical System problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 60 | 62% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 45 | 39% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 22 | 15% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 138 | 40% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 27 | 14% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 45 | 17% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 97 | 19% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 78 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.