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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 69 total for the year
Median mileage
82,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, 1% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Pcm chip in 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible identified by Chrysler dealership as being the problem. Pcm causes myriad of electrical & transmission problems which Chrysler won't admit to. When any engine light or other alarm indicator goes on in vehicle and I bring it to Chrysler-they simply say there's nothing wrong with vehicle. Then the troubles start. …”

NHTSA complaint #10300004, filed 2010-01, 82,400 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200511%

Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible

Electrical system
19 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Engine cooling
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Fuel system
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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