2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine and engine cooling problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After getting out of my car and noticing a oil leak on the driveway, I took it to my mechanic and he diagnosed it as a failed front crank seal. Vehicle is maintained with normal maintenance and oil changes ever 3000 miles. It only has slightly over 47000 miles and a major mechanical problem.. Well…”
filed Apr 7, 2014
“I purchased my new 2007 pt cruiser from hayes chrysler dodge jeep, inc. In lawrenceville, ga on january 27, 2007, with 32 miles on car. I was instructed to drive the car and return in three weeks for a new car check and list my concerns regarding the car. At this time in informed the service staff…”
filed Oct 2, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 5 | 4% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 36 | 10% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 24 | 13% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 29 | 11% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 38 | 7% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 62 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.