2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other PT Cruiser years
- Fewer complaints than other years 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 115 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser. That ranks 8th out of 10 PT Cruiser model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (45 complaints, 39%), typically at around 57,123 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 6 fires, 14 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 115owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 39% | 57,123 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 24 | 21% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 15 | 13% | 88,511 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 9% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 6% | 47,634 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 6% | 54,600 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6% | 78,511 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 5% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 5% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 5% | 48,268 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4% | 56,305 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 4% | 89,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 4% | 24,970 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 3% | 75,469 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 3% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 3% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 3% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 70,205 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 2% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 133,450 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 123,417 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.
TIPM. Faulty Module, causing ignition/run power loss while driving.
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…
Airbags light and ding sound that doesn't go off for driver and passenger. There's no protection for either side.
The airbag sign for passenger 2 turns on after a while of driving, speeding problem when when trying to accelerate the car takes forever to speed up
Takata recall the car was in motion on the highway. An object was struck in the road and the airbag deployed only on the driver side of the vehicle. *bf *jb
Other Chrysler PT Cruiser years
← 2007 PT Cruiser · 2009 PT Cruiser →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 22 | 0 |
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 97 | 0 |
| 2008 | 115 | 0 |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 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 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 45 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.