Complaints by model year
Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chrysler PT Cruiser. Hover a bar for the count.
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years
Which years to avoid
Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.
Years to look at twice
- 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 799 complaints
- 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 658 complaints
- 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 512 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
Quieter years
- 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 171 complaints
- 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 203 complaints
- 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser - 244 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.
What fails, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 30 | 0 |
| 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 158 | 0 |
| 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 171 | 0 |
| 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 203 | 0 |
| 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 512 | 1 |
| 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 244 | 3 |
| 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 291 | 1 |
| 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 354 | 2 |
| 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 658 | 3 |
| 2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 799 | 5 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V149000 | 2005-2006 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE REAR QUARTER GLASS ATTACHING FASTENERS MAY PULL THROUGH THEIR MOUNTS AND ALLOW THE GLASS TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
| 04V481000 | 2005 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), 2.4L HIGH OUTPUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE, MAY EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE |
| 04V268000 | 2001-2005 | Steering | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE DIFFERENTIA |
| 03V076000 | 2003 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS ONLY, A WELDED PIN INTERNAL TO THE DUAL-MASS FLYWHEEL (DMF) ASSEMBLY CAN UNSEAT AND BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE FLYWHEEL AND |
| 02V215000 | 2001-2002 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MOUNTING FLANGE COULD LEAK FUEL IF THE VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER CRASH. |
| 02V214000 | 2001 | Fuel System, Gasoline | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE COULD CONTACT THE AIR-CONDITIONING TUBE SERVICE PORT. THIS CAN CAUSE CHAFING OF THE LINE RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAKAGE. |
| 02V162000 | 2001 | Seats | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE RIGHT REAR "65%" SEAT CENT |
| 01V288000 | 2002 | Electrical System | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE BEING RECALLED FOR A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MICROPROCESSOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE CLUSTER, WITH TH |
| 00V366000 | 2001 | Child Seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS. |