https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:43:06 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2111784 Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT Unknown went to get an inspection and I got a paper with information for how to search up if there was any recalls with my car and it has 5 recalls it said https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2083678 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2076202 Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT The engine blew up! Under 70,000 mileage but after 10 years. Mechanics can’t figure out what’s wrong with it. The try this and that. The catalytic converter, spark plugs… everything you can imagine. Just started to cost more than it was worth. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2064677 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2061238 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT tampered odometer https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2038028 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2038029 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT See attached document for complaint. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2037911 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, the front driver's side seat erroneously rolled backwards, and the driver was unable to reach the brake pedal. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 87,000. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2033636 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle started shaking with and an abnormal odor emanating through the vents. Additionally, the steering wheel became firm. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering system needed to be repaired because the https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2033638 Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while the A/C defroster was activated, there was no air blowing through the vents. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the blower motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 194,000. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2025069 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT Front seat belt doesn't engage after many attempts. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2025071 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT WHen the fog lights are engaged, smoke and burning smell appears to be coming inside the steering wheel on the left side. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2020907 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The clutch will not disengage every time and never fully disengages. I noticed my car had a recall for this problem in the past, so before doing the work, I called a dealer for Chrysler and was informed that the recall had already been performed. So I took it upon myself at my own expense to have the clutch replaced. It worked fine for a few months, but it started doing the same thing again. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2020908 Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT The clutch will not disengage every time and never fully disengages. I noticed my car had a recall for this problem in the past, so before doing the work, I called a dealer for Chrysler and was informed that the recall had already been performed. So I took it upon myself at my own expense to have the clutch replaced. It worked fine for a few months, but it started doing the same thing again. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2001197 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that the rear quarter glass fasteners on both sides of the vehicle had started to separate from the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were violently shaking while driving at various speeds. The contact was concerned that the windows might fall out while driving and cause injury to a pedestrian. Neither the dealer nor the ma https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-2001198 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that the rear quarter glass fasteners on both sides of the vehicle had started to separate from the vehicle. The contact stated that the windows were violently shaking while driving at various speeds. The contact was concerned that the windows might fall out while driving and cause injury to a pedestrian. Neither the dealer nor the ma https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1974673 Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT I purchased the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser on 1/10/2024. I learned that the Chrysler Dealership does not make keys for the vehicle when locked out, nor does it Service the vehicle. They will "address" a Recall Notice and will do an oil change and will do an inspection only. Chrysler Dealership told me to "Come back tomorrow" when a Recall Notice was issued and they said it was not Safety Related, https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1953549 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on the road. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1953550 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on the road. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1953551 Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT 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 conduct a road test or have someone confirm the issue on the road. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1914739 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, she could smell fuel in the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who located a fuel leak on the fuel trail line. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 02V215000 ( https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1912669 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2003 Chrysler equipped with Douglas, Tire line: Dug Xtra-Trac II, Tire size: 205/55R/16 91T and DOT number: N60FN11R. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the vehicle started to perform slowly when the front passenger side tire inadvertently exploded. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to Walmart where the tire https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1901238 Sun, 11 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT Hello My name is [XXX]. I own a 2002 Chrysler Pt cruiser and for some reason the power steering went out while I was driving! I was able to make it home because I wasn’t far away! My power steering stopped out of no where and my fluid is full and my belt is attached I was also told my pump was in great condition! I’m really concerned because I had my 6 year old child in the car! I now can’t make a https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1852087 Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT Air bag warning light on https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1829730 Sat, 30 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The car (manual 5-speed) has issues going into reverse and hits hard shifting into other gears. I see where online it shows this issue happened quite a bit with the 2002 PT Cruiser. I don't drive my care every day and I keep it maintained very well. I have not had any accidents in it so I believe this may also be a recall issue. https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1825517 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperature.Even when the "Air" condition is turned on full blast or the "Heater" it doesn't matter which one is used it still doesn't engage the "Fan". https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1825518 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT The electrical system is malfunctioning the fans do not kick on at all,even after reaching temperature.Even when the "Air" condition is turned on full blast or the "Heater" it doesn't matter which one is used it still doesn't engage the "Fan". https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1820026 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT I'm driving along, cruise set to 65. Ac on. Radio on. No sounds or weird feels from the car. Every light on the dash comes on. They went off after two seconds, with the seatbelt light being last to shut off. Then the car hits 113k miles about ten miles later and just... shuts off. All gauges drop to zero. Ac shuts off. Radio still playing. Full tank of gas. Headlights still on, brakes worked, po https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1820027 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT I'm driving along, cruise set to 65. Ac on. Radio on. No sounds or weird feels from the car. Every light on the dash comes on. They went off after two seconds, with the seatbelt light being last to shut off. Then the car hits 113k miles about ten miles later and just... shuts off. All gauges drop to zero. Ac shuts off. Radio still playing. Full tank of gas. Headlights still on, brakes worked, po https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser https://plaincars.com/make/chrysler-pt-cruiser#complaint-1820028 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT I'm driving along, cruise set to 65. Ac on. Radio on. No sounds or weird feels from the car. Every light on the dash comes on. They went off after two seconds, with the seatbelt light being last to shut off. Then the car hits 113k miles about ten miles later and just... shuts off. All gauges drop to zero. Ac shuts off. Radio still playing. Full tank of gas. Headlights still on, brakes worked, po