2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser exterior lighting problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. While the vehicle was stationary, the contact noticed smoke coming from the root of the turn signal switch. The contact immediately pulled the fog lamp switch, which diffused the smoke. A police report was not filed. The contact stated that the fog…”
filed Jul 27, 2018
“Front tires keep going flat and I am told because car heavy in front. I air them once every 2-4 weeks. Front lamps are not strong enough and hard seeing at night. Car purchased from bellevue, wa ford which just burned down few weeks ago as a used car and was not informed of this”
filed May 21, 2015
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% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 34 | 13% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 55 | 11% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 48 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.