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Major Problems with Chrysler PT Cruiser - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Chrysler PT Cruiser model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2001, for instance, is the worst year for the PT Cruiser. Older PT Cruiser vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Chrysler PT Cruiser problems by years

2010 20 2009 95 2008 112 2007 145 2006 339 2005 181 2004 212 2003 251 2002 504 2001 615

Worst Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser August 19, 2008 Victims: 7 Mileage: 85000 miles

Outside door handle chrome (on all four doors) flaking off and causing a deep cut on the hand upon entry. this has happened at least once to my young daughter, my wife, myself, and several others on this same vehicle. *tr

AIR BAGS
2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser September 30, 2011 Victims: 5

I was driving the kids to school going about 20 mph and none of the airbags deployed. we hit the vehicle in front of us hard enough to break the bar behind the grill and smash into the radiator and ruin it. the bags should have deployed on that kind of impact. *tr

AIR BAGS
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser October 10, 2008 Victims: 4

While driving in michigan on us 23 in a 2007 pt cruiser standard. the vehicle approached a traffic jam and slowed to a stop. then a bmw vehicle smashed into the rear of the pt cruiser at rates up to 80mph and the bmw driver never applied brakes during impact of vehicle. the pt cruiser then crashed into and totaled a honda accord. the air bags of the pt cruiser never deployed upon impact with the frontal vehicle. all passengers were wearing seatblelts which did save there lives. the back seat was jammed into the front seat where the passenger ...

What is the most common problem with Chrysler PT Cruiser?

Overall the worst problem with Chrysler PT Cruiser relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific PT Cruiser years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 435 ENGINE 182 AIR BAGS 161 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 142 STEERING 123 STRUCTURE 115 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 110 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 106 SUSPENSION 85 POWER TRAIN 80 ENGINE 73 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 70 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 66 WHEELS 65 TIRES 55 RIM 54 FRONT 43 FRONTAL 42 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 38 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 38 SEAT BELTS 35 LOWER ARM 35 VISIBILITY 34 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 33 SEATS 31 WHEEL BEARING 30 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 29 SWITCH 29 SERVICE BRAKES 29 BODY 28 HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 28 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 27 COOLING SYSTEM 23 HORN 23 VISIBILITY/WIPER 23 ROTOR 22 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 22 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 21 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 19 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 18 AIR CONDITIONER 17 DELIVERY 17 TREAD/BELT 17 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 17 EQUIPMENT 15 HEADLIGHTS 15 REAR 15 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 15 PADS 14 SIDEWALL 14 GASOLINE 13 IGNITION 13 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 13 WINDSHIELD 12 WIRING 12 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 12 CONTROL ARM 12 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 12 FUEL PUMP 11 RACK AND PINION 11 ELECTRICAL 11 COLUMN 11 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 10 MECHANICAL 10 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 10 INTERIOR LIGHTING 10 FAN 10 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 10 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 9 FOG LIGHTS 9 SIDE/WINDOW 9 CALIPER 8 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 8 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 8 BUMPERS 7 EXHAUST SYSTEM 7 AXLE ASSEMBLY 7 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 7 BRAKE LIGHTS 7 FRAME AND MEMBERS 7 SWITCH 7 FRONT UNDERHOOD 7 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 6 LATCH 6 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 6 CRUISE CONTROL 6 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 6 HUB 6 POWER STEERING FLUID 6 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 6 FRONT 5 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 5 SWITCH 5 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 5 PUMP 5 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 5 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 5 VALVE 5 DOOR 4 DRIVELINE 4 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 4 RETRACTOR 4 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 4 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 4 REAR/OTHER 4 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 4 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 4 CHILD SEAT 4 SWITCH 4 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 4 STARTER ASSEMBLY 4 HEAD RESTRAINT 4 SWITCH 4 LINKAGES 3 DISC 3 PARKING BRAKE 3 ANCHORAGE 3 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 3 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 ARM 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 3 TAIL LIGHTS 3 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 3 CABLES 3 BEAD 3 ANTILOCK 3 REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER 3 CRANKCASE (PCV) 2 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 2 SHOES/LININGS 2 LINKAGE AND CABLE 2 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 2 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2 INJECTORS 2 LOWER BALL JOINT 2 POWER ADJUST 2 TURBO/SUPERCHARGER 2 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 2 HOOD 2 ROOF AND PILLARS 2 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 2 CARBURETOR SYSTEM 2 FLOOR SHIFT 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 SOLENOID 2 MID/REAR ASSEMBLY 2 BASE (INFANT) 2 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 2 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 DISC 1 CALIPER 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 DRUM 1 CONVENTIONAL 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 MODULE 1 LOCK 1 RECLINER 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 STORAGE 1 AUXILLARY TANK 1 HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 MECHANICAL 1 CABLES 1 SWITCH 1 MOTOR 1 TAILGATE 1 AXLE SHAFT 1 TURN SIGNAL 1 RELAY 1 WHEEL CYLINDERS 1 LOCK 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 AXLE HUBS 1 SEAL 1 LATCH 1 MULTIPLE AXLE 1 HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 TRUNK LID 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 FLUID 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 UPPER ARM 1 UPPER BALL JOINT 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES 1 HUB 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 LABELS 1 SPINDLE 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 SHIELD ASSEMBLY 1 TANK VALVE/GAUGE 1 HANDLE (INFANT) 1 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 1 ABS WARNING LIGHT 1 LUBRICANT 1 SWITCH 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 1 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 SOFTWARE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

2010 4 2009 12 2008 9 2007 25 2006 57 2005 35 2004 49 2003 62 2002 98 2001 99
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