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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.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
20056950,000032Not 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.

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 miles

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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