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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser power train problems

13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser7% of all complaints for this model year.

13
Power Train complaints
7%
share of all complaints
78,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • In july 2014 noticed back window on passenger was loose, window fell out while driving 11 2014... Had times when car was acting like it wasn't getting gas while driving and check eng. Light came on but would go out after it quit. Finally made it to an auto repair to have it scanned and part…

    filed Dec 5, 2015

  • Dashboard lights go out at will and engine lights show codes even after replacing sensors now 02 sensors not working .look like this had been a ongoing problem for years now and chrysler fails to address the problem. Please help myself and other pt drivers having the same problem.

    filed Sep 21, 2015

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…

    9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021
  • Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…

    9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021
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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.