Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 69 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible (2005–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2005 has the most, with 69. Across all years, the part named most often is electrical system (19 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All PT Cruiser Convertible model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 69 | 50,000 | 0 | 32 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Electrical system19 27%
- Suspension14 20%
- Exterior lighting8 11%
- Tires7 9.9%
- Wheels6 8.5%
- Steering6 8.5%
- Engine cooling6 8.5%
- Air bags5 7.0%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2005: “A hole was made in the power steering line. All the fluid dumped out. I was driving forward and suddenly it was very difficult to steer. The line should not be run like that. I attempted to put in more fluid and it all just poured right out!”
NHTSA complaint #11189967, filed 2019-03, 120,000 milesOther Chrysler models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology