2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser exterior lighting problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving at 35 mph, the left turn signal was activated and the contact noticed smoke coming from the left turn signal switch near the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that the fog lights remained illuminated and the contact had…”
filed Apr 7, 2015
“The multifunction turn signal switch started to smoke and we couldn't turn off the fog lights. We had to pull the fuse since there continued to come smoke out of that switch -- we had to open the windows to drive home in order to get rid of the smell/smoke. Our chrysler dealer said that this part…”
filed Oct 2, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 21 | 6% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 17 | 9% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 34 | 13% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 55 | 11% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 48 | 8% |
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.