2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am so unhappy with this car, it has given me nothing but headaches. I have had front end bearing problems to electrical, but the worst problem is the one I have right now. My car is at the dealership as we speak, and I am being told that Chrysler may not cover this problem. The car has various leaks,the oil has leaked into the spark plugs, and other areas that they are not certain off, they suggested one is coming from the head gasket a part of the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10450399, filed 2012-03, 75,000 miles“Going over a speed bump my underbody scrapped the bump. When I got home I had a small amount of radiator fluid under my car the next morning. A few days later there was still small amounts of liquid under my car. Jack furriers repair shop said the oil cooler was damaged and had a small hole from the fins being bent. Repair is quite expensive because Chrysler has changed the styling of the part and it has to be replaced with the new part. The new part I was told would be being put in the place where it should have been put in the first place to be safer from the types of damages I got. …”
NHTSA complaint #10573407, filed 2014-03, 132,000 miles“My pt cruiser since I have owned it burns oil prior to 3,000 miles due oil change. Chrysler claims it is normal for this car to burn 1 quart of oil every 1,000. Miles. They refuse to check in between oil changes that this is in fact happening.”
NHTSA complaint #10196674, filed 2007-07“Dt: the contact states while traveling at 50-55 MPH the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, they stated the problem was with the turbo and it was repaired. However, the vehicle was flooded by hurricane wilma and was totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10145038, filed 2005-12“2005 Chrysler pt cruiser engine light flashed and car stalled while driving. The engine light illuminated on 3 separate occasions. Several repairs were made, but the consumer continued to experience problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10148617, filed 2006-01Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
- 10121927Jan 26, 2016NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also…
- 10229181Feb 12, 2015Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
19 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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