2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 5%of 258 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,208miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,208 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.
“I don't truly know what's happen to it n if it's been fixed but I do know that prior it would have uncontrollable speed control n steering problems n GPS n video n auto recording n radio frequencies.”
NHTSA complaint #11183323, filed 2019-03, 113 miles“While driving with cruise control on I tried to press the brake pedal which would not move. I had to disengage the cruise control with the hand control. This is the third time I have had this happen. The brake pedal is frozen in place and will not move with any amount of force. After disengaging and re-engaging the cruise control, the brakes begin to work again.”
NHTSA complaint #10214859, filed 2008-01, 103,425 miles“Low voltage light came on, lost all power on the highway.I had to hit the shoulder quickly. I then tested code with key (3 clicks off/on) got code p0622 and p2403..towed to a shop, to find out the wires from alternator to the computer shorted out, it's a known problem, wiring harness runs along cv shaft and rubs against a bolt near the frame, thus shorting out the charging system and burning out the computer. So now the bill for repairs are almost $650.00 and lucky we got off the highway in time, almost got hit by a semi cause we lost power so quick. I am glad we didn't get killed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10564717, filed 2014-02, 156,263 miles“While on cruise control and going up hill I have to step on the brakes and they would not release. I had to step on the brake pedal several times with increasing force until the cruise control disengauged. I have done thistime on my drive home from work and it requires much more force going uphill then on level ground. The first time this happened there was almost an accident but I had the additional time to step on the brakes several time to get the cruise control to turn-off.”
NHTSA complaint #10108223, filed 2005-01, 49,870 miles“Set cruise control and the car accelerated rather than set at speed. Car continued to accelerate despite application of brakes, including emergency brake which only got it down to 40 MPH. Car had to be popped into neutral in order to be able to keep from crashing and stop the car.”
NHTSA complaint #10553098, filed 2013-11, 136,789 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 14 | 14% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 5% |
| 2002 | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 | 13 | 2% |
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 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsTires
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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