Chrysler PT Cruiser problems reported in Texas

201 of the 3,420 complaints filed about the Chrysler PT Cruiser came from Texas, most often about the electrical system.

Bigger states file more complaints simply for having more drivers. What is worth reading here is the mix — a part that fails in heat, cold or road salt shows up in some states long before others.

201

Complaints from Texas

Crashes

Fires

2002

Worst model year

What failed

Electrical System 30 14.9%

Engine & Cooling 26 12.9%

Airbags 23 11.4%

Lights 17 8.5%

Brakes 16 8.0%

Windows, Mirrors & Wipers 14 7.0%

Body & Structure 13 6.5%

Other & Unspecified 10 5.0%

Fuel & Propulsion 10 5.0%

Transmission & Drivetrain 9 4.5%

Steering 7 3.5%

Equipment & Accessories 6 3.0%

By model year

2001 PT Cruiser 40 19.9%

2002 PT Cruiser 44 21.9%

2003 PT Cruiser 18 9.0%

2004 PT Cruiser 12 6.0%

2005 PT Cruiser 15 7.5%

2006 PT Cruiser 31 15.4%

2007 PT Cruiser 13 6.5%

2008 PT Cruiser 17 8.5%

2009 PT Cruiser 10 5.0%

2010 PT Cruiser 1 0.5%

Cities reporting most

Dallas 22 24.2%

SAN Antonio 20 22.0%

Houston 13 14.3%

Amarillo 6 6.6%

Georgetown 4 4.4%

Desota 4 4.4%

Denton 4 4.4%

Arlington 4 4.4%

Fort Worth 4 4.4%

Austin 4 4.4%

Paigepaige 3 3.3%

Henderson 3 3.3%

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