2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 20%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,796miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the suspension of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, 20% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,796 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.
“My Pt Cruiser Convertible started making a thumping noise when I would turn. The noise would come from the front passenger side. Limped it to les schwab and was told I needed to replace struts and some plate thing that goes on top. I will have to $750.00 out of pocket. I have read numerous complaints and believe this should be a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10439847, filed 2011-12, 98,000 miles“I have had problems with this car more than any other new vehicle I've owned. I had AC compressor problems still under warranty... I replaced the alternator and battery at 36700 miles. Now, both front wheel hub and bearing assemblies are shot, and will be replaced at 43,000 miles. I bought this car new, and it is my 3rd and last Chrysler product. I had an 2002 pt, this 2005 cruiser, and I've got an 2006 cruiser that is starting to show signs of wheel bearing issues.”
NHTSA complaint #10218220, filed 2008-02, 43,000 miles“Left side front wheel bearing failure. I regret not having saved the broken bearing. The failure occurred at slow speed while making a left turn and was signaled by a vary loud crunching sound. It was sudden and severe enough that we determined it need immediate repair. We consider ourselves lucky this occurred as we pulled off a four lane highway. Our previous speed had been about 60 MPH. This car has had regular maintenance had been serviced at the Chrysler dealer with in the past three months.”
NHTSA complaint #10256108, filed 2009-01, 35,591 miles“While driving felt like car was going over mini-speed bumps. Took it to tire store and found out it wasn't the tires and they recommended the dealership. At the dealership they informed me it was the left-front bearing and I shouldn't be driving on it at all because the wheel could fall off. Had it repaired there. Picked up vehicle a week later and steering still didn't feel right. Took it back and they determined that the right front knuckle needed repaired. Also had it done there because I was visiting from out of town and needed work completed to get back home. …”
NHTSA complaint #10231617, filed 2008-06, 42,000 miles“Heard thumping noise on right passenger side and new tires wore out prematurely. Mechanic investigated and found front end sealed bearings were completely shot. Since car is no longer under warranty it cost us $800 to repair. Based on the other complaints we have found, this seems to be a recurring problem with this model and should be subject to recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10424439, filed 2011-09, 30,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 14 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
19 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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