Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv problems

Owners have filed 47 complaints about the Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv with NHTSA across model years 2006 to 2007. More of them are about the electrical system than anything else.

Every Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv year, graded

The grade compares each year against the rest of this model's own run — never against another car. Click any bar or row to open that year's report.

39 8

06 07

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

Year	Grade	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Median miles	Most reported
2007	—	8	0	0	36,000	Engine & Cooling
2006	—	39	0	1	52,000	Electrical System

What breaks on a Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv

Across every model year on file. Follow a row for that part's complaints and the year it was worst.

Electrical System 15 31.9%

Worst in 2006

Engine & Cooling 14 29.8%

Worst in 2006

Steering 3 6.4%

Worst in 2006

Fuel & Propulsion 3 6.4%

Worst in 2006

Transmission & Drivetrain 2 4.3%

Worst in 2006

Brakes 2 4.3%

Worst in 2006

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 4.3%

Worst in 2006

Stability & Traction Control 2 4.3%

Worst in 2006

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 1 2.1%

Worst in 2006

Seats 1 2.1%

Worst in 2007

Equipment & Accessories 1 2.1%

Worst in 2006

Other & Unspecified 1 2.1%

Worst in 2006

Complaints filed over time

Every complaint about every Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv, by the month it reached NHTSA.

Feb 2008 peak 8 Oct 2018

Compare the Chrysler PT Cruiser Conv

Side by side on complaint history. Remember that raw totals track how many were sold as much as how good they were.

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