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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

5 recalls name the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. Newest first.

Owner complaints

187 complaints11 involved a crash12 involved a fire18 injuries

What owners report most

  1. Electrical system27
  2. Engine and engine cooling24
  3. Suspension19
  4. Steering18
  5. Exterior lighting17
  6. Visibility17
  7. Power train13
  8. Wheels11
  9. Engine11
  10. Air bags10

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Chrysler PT Cruiser model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.