2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other PT Cruiser years
- Fewer complaints than other years 7th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 150 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. That ranks 7th out of 10 PT Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (28 complaints, 19%), typically at around 77,652 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 3 fires, 23 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 150owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 28 | 19% | 77,652 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 18% | 41,112 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 15% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 23 | 15% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 11% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 12 | 8% | 83,667 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 7% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 6% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 8 | 5% | 34,606 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 3% | 57,652 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 3% | 51,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 3% | 68,418 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 47,106 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 2% | 50,515 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2% | 47,344 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 1% | 27,600 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 1% | 32,750 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 32,212 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 31,056, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 28,400. The vehicle…
tampered odometer
See attached document for complaint.
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…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chrysler pt cruiser. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle overheated with the temperature gauge reading hot. The vehicle was taken to i-10 chrysler dodge jeep ram (79200 varner rd, indio, ca 92203) and was informed that the cooling fan was…
Other Chrysler PT Cruiser years
← 2006 PT Cruiser · 2008 PT Cruiser →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 97 | 0 |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 115 | 0 |
| 2007 | 150 | 0 |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 349 | 1 |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 187 | 3 |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 217 | 1 |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 258 | 2 |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 511 | 3 |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 618 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Owners most often report air bags, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 28 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other PT Cruiser model years, the 2007 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.