Chrysler PT Cruiser Structure Problems
Owners have filed 175 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Chrysler PT Cruiser across 8 model years. The 2001 model year has the most (67). The words owners use most often: “dashboard cracked” (11% of reports).
- 175structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 12mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 22%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Dashboard cracked: mentioned in 19 of 175 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 113 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 175 complaints, 12 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 10 an injury.
Chrysler PT Cruiser structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 PT Cruiser | 1 | 5% | 25,000 |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 3 | 3% | 92,000 |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 15 | 4% | 77,250 |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 8 | 4% | 89,000 |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 6 | 3% | 15,000 |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 8 | 3% | 40,390 |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 67 | 13% | 57,500 |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 67 | 11% | 75,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
I heard a strange noise, so I looked under the front end of the car. Saw all that missing. This has happened in the last two weeks. I do not drive in bad weather.
Was hit in rear as i was slowing at stop light
Stopped at a red light rear ended and pushed into vehicle in front of me front end and rear end damage air bags didnt deploy
WE ARE BEING TREATED IN A VERY UNCARING, RACIST, DISCRIMINATORY WAY BY THE GENERAL MANAGER DAN HAMRICK [redacted], AT #LASVEGAS CHAPMAN DODGE #CHRYSLER' @VEGASDCJ 3175 EAST SAHARA LAS VEGAS NV 89104. HE HAS CONSISTENTLY REFUSED TO SEE US. HE HAS NEVER RETURNED OUR CALLS. I WAS EVEN THREATENED WITH…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler PT Cruisers have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 175 owner complaints about structure for the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chrysler PT Cruiser structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The most frequent phrase is “dashboard cracked”, in 19 of 175 complaints.
Other Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
- Electrical System problems (560)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (249)
- Air Bags problems (226)
- Suspension problems (222)
- Exterior Lighting problems (220)
- Steering problems (220)
- Power Train problems (213)
- Engine problems (193)
See all Chrysler PT Cruiser problems.