2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser electrical system problems

45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 39% of all complaints for this model year.

Electrical System complaints

39%

share of all complaints

58,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Problems reside in the total integrated power management module. TPIM whereas vehicle will shut off while driving. No indicator lights to give warning before the vehicle shuts off. Has on occasion shut off and recovered power multiple times within a minute This is a very dangerous scenario to…”
filed Dec 28, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who recharged the battery, but could not repair the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to mark thomas motors inc (2315…”
filed Sep 1, 2017

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

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