2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 69 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,853miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible, 9% of the 69 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,853 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.
“First occurrence the right front wheel bearing failed, 38,00 miles. Second occurrence the left front wheel bearing failed at 50,706. Both times we had it replaced. Neither wheel came off but the mechanic's said the right front was close. No noise coming on the right front but the left front did and we took it in. Would like to know how to prevent this since the occurrence were within one year of each other and they are sealed bearings. Should we have them repacked annually or what.”
NHTSA complaint #10360837, filed 2010-10, 50,706 miles“I have a 2005 pt cruiser turbo convertible with factory 17 chrome wheels. The chrome is flaking off of inside of wheel rims prevents tire from gripping proper seal. Tires repeatedly go flat while parked and while driving. Have replaced all four tires with new ones and had tires cleaned, re-mounted & resealed multiple times. Three different tire professionals tell me it is a factor defect. Tire blew out while driving last week and I almost lost control. Online, I have found several other pt cruiser owners with the same problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10343873, filed 2010-07, 99,000 miles“Front passenger wheel bearings wore out at 21,919 miles 4/12/2008, replaced them, and then they wore out again at 32,100 miles (same wheel). Causes steering wobbles & could lead to a crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10327058, filed 2010-04, 32,100 miles“Dec 2013 had to replace rim on front passenger side 2014sept rim cracked on passenger side rear.t. The rear passenger rim has been cracked twice. Total of three times rim cracked.coming home and going to gym.first time I had rim repaired second time bought new rim. The third nothing but took off and put donut tire on. The first time I don't remember the date.I bought 4 new tires. 2014.”
NHTSA complaint #10633634, filed 2014-09“Chrysler Pt Cruiser Convertible 2005, repeated loss of air, tire flat, tire blew out on highway, tires replaced multiple times. Goodyear reports rim issues. Chrysler non-respondent, goodyear simply replaces. Research yields multiple complaints on multiple websites stating the same issue. This is a road hazard and safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10562480, filed 2014-02Wheels: 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 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
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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