2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 4% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.
“Tires are firestone eagle p205/55/16. I have had trouble with a front shimmy since I purchased the vehicle. I have had it looked at and had re-balancing and wheel alignment to no avail. The reason I suspect the tires is that I had some firestone tires in the past do exactly what I am expereincing.I purchased the car used with 15000 miles on it.the original owner was expereincingthe same shimmy. The car at slower speeds begins to rock from side to side.I was told the last time that I had it looked at, that there was something wrong with the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10128532, filed 2005-07, 16,000 miles“Goodyear 205 50r/17 eagle rs/a tires from factory are poor quality and had to be replaced at 22,000 miles. Prior to replacement, balancing problems were present. Replaced tires with other than goodyear; discovered that factory rims were not balanced! Disappointed in Chrysler's qc.”
NHTSA complaint #10130698, filed 2005-07, 22,000 miles“Three of the tires have developed bubbles on the side wall. The dealership indicated that the bubbles were caused by the vehicle impacting pot holes. The tread depth on the front tires are 632, the rear tires 832.”
NHTSA complaint #10112923, filed 2005-04, 14,000 miles“Goodyear eagle ls tire (p205/55r16) with under 15,000 miles mounted on a Pt Cruiser and driven on an interstate blew out through the sidewall. Driver heard a pop and immediately pulled to the side of the interstate and discovered the blown tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10050988, filed 2003-12, 14,954 miles“Cracks appeared on all four tires. Consumer replaced the tires. Dealership was notified. Goodyear, eagle, 205/50r17. When consumer called dealer, consumer was told to contact goodyear. Consumer reported incident to goodyear and they acted as if it weren't there concern. Consumer was then told to take vehicle to kauffman tire. At this time only two front tires have splits in them and were replaced. 6 to 8 months later the other two developed splits and were replaced by mcnabb tire in rockmart, georgia. …”
NHTSA complaint #10117751, filed 2005-07, 41,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 14 | 3% |
| 2001 | 23 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
45 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
35 complaintsExterior lighting
34 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsAir bags
20 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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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