2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
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
“Vehicle was moving at approximately 30 mph when a vehicle was hit crossed into my lanes and I hit the vehicle head on, police report was filed. Injuries to knee, chest and lap from belt. Airbags did not deploy. *tt *tr”
filed Feb 5, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other PT Cruiser years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 5 | 23% |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 26 | 27% |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 23 | 15% |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 55 | 16% |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 11 | 6% |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 22 | 4% |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 12 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.