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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser problems
Owners have filed 244 complaints about the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 11.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of engine and engine cooling at 9.8%.
Complaints244
Crashes12
Fires17
Injuries19
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 11.1% · 27
Engine and engine cooling 9.8% · 24
Suspension 7.8% · 19
Steering 7.4% · 18
Visibility 7.0% · 17
Exterior lighting 7.0% · 17
Power train 5.3% · 13
Engine 4.5% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire and 19 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 9 model years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser in this data, 2005 sits 6th by complaint volume. 2001 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 9 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 59,000 miles.
In owners' own words
While driving my turn signals and windshield wipers stop working. Took it in to the dealer and they said it was a blown fuse. They replaced the fuse and away we went. This has happened 3 times altogether within the last 2 months, and the dealer can't find the problem. What actions do I take next? This is a safety hazard when I have to turn signals or wipers especially when it is raining. Electrical system · reported at 23,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that the flood warning light would illuminate sporadically. The contact would have to turn the vehicle off and back on for the warning light to disappear. The manufacturer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 32,000 and the current mileage was 36,000. Electrical system · reported at 32,000 miles
New 2005 PT Cruiser gt convertible purchased 5/15/04. To date, vehicle in for service for same defect 4 times, once towed. Vehicle non-operational 14 days and non-serviceable, part now thought to be the defect is on national backorder with no reasonable expectation of delivery. Vehicle unsafe, failing in intersections and on highways. Electrical system · reported at 2,960 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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