2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%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 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, 4% 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.
“Approximately 3 -4 months ago I took my car to the mechanic because the airbag light was intermittently coming on. A complete diagnostic was completed and the mechanic determined that nothing is wrong with it. A week later the problem continued and the battery light became coming on. About a week after that, I was traveling about 40 MPH when all of the lights (battery, traction off, ABS, brake, airbag, oil, etc) came on and began flashing at different intervals. My headlights and dashlights also began to flicker before the car died and would not restart. …”
NHTSA complaint #10554670, filed 2013-12, 90,000 miles“With only 21,000 miles my 2005 Pt Cruiser Convertible base model experienced a failure of the manual clutch assembly. I had driven about 100 miles of open highway and was entering a more urban setting with frequent stops and starts due to traffic lights. After about the 5th or 6th light my gear shift lever would move but the car would not go into any gear. Luckily I had roadside assistance and was able to have the vehicle towed to a Chrysler dealership in savannah ga. It took 3 days to complete the repairs because the entire clutch assembly and housing had to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170414, filed 2006-10, 21,643 miles“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10220840Mar 31, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10013731Mar 2, 2005Powertrain control module initialization.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible
19 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
4 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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