Chrysler PT Cruiser Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Chrysler PT Cruiser across 9 model years. The 2006 model year has the most (37). The words owners use most often: “quarter glass” (12% of reports).
- 102visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 55%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.
- Quarter glass: mentioned in 12 of 102 complaints (12%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 11 of 102 complaints (11%)
- Rear passenger: mentioned in 8 of 102 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 73 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chrysler PT Cruiser visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 PT Cruiser | 1 | 1% | 20,442 |
| 2008 PT Cruiser | 6 | 5% | 48,268 |
| 2007 PT Cruiser | 4 | 3% | 47,106 |
| 2006 PT Cruiser | 37 | 11% | 42,000 |
| 2005 PT Cruiser | 17 | 9% | 64,350 |
| 2004 PT Cruiser | 9 | 4% | 7,800 |
| 2003 PT Cruiser | 2 | 1% | 35,000 |
| 2002 PT Cruiser | 13 | 3% | 60,000 |
| 2001 PT Cruiser | 13 | 2% | 84,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:glass, side/rear
Model years: 2005, 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, the rear quarter glass attaching fasteners may pull through their mounts and allow the glass to separate from the vehicle.
Risk: If the glass separates while driving, it could strike another vehicle or injure a pedestrian.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear quarter glass. The recall began on april 30, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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 tried rolling my windows up with the electric window switch & smoke started coming from the electric window switches on the dashboard. *tr
While driving the down the highway, the entire rear quarter window on the passenger side including the frame and the glass separated from the body of my vehicle and went into the roadway. This is already a recall issue for the 2005 and 2006 models of the pt cruiser, but since it is not an existing…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chrysler pt cruiser. While driving approximately 35 mph in rainy weather conditions, the front windshield wipers stopped operating in the upright position. The contact changed the wiper fuse per the owner's manual; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chrysler PT Cruisers have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about visibility 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 visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Chrysler PT Cruiser?
The most frequent phrase is “quarter glass”, in 12 of 102 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (11).
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