2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other PT Cruiser Convertible years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible. The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints, 28%), typically at around 50,500 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 69owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 28% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 20% | 38,796 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 12% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 7 | 10% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 9% | 82,400 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 9% | 51,853 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 7% | 49,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 6% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 4% | 82,400 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 33,250 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 82,400 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 67,510 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1% | 23 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 82,400 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 39,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Catastrophic tire failure at highway speeds due to tread separation - cooper response touring 205/55 r16 91h on 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. Tread depth = 5/32, tires were new on used car purchased in 07/2014. No dry rot or visible cracking on tires, 23k mileage on tires. In 07/2018, two of the tires…
A hole was made in the power steering line. All the fluid dumped out. I was driving forward and suddenly it was very difficult to steer. The line should not be run like that. I attempted to put in more fluid and it all just poured right out!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser convertible. While driving various speeds, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering hose was faulty…
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser convertible. While driving at various speeds, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by a commercial vehicle. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle did a nose dive and flipped several times before coming to a stop. Some of…
Car stop at red light hit from behind by 2016 car driven by girl just got liscense car was driven into a ulitey truck air bag never engaged was hit with enough force to send truck forward about 2 feet
Other Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 69 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible?
Owners most often report electrical system, suspension, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other PT Cruiser Convertible model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.