Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 1%of 258 total for the year
Median mileage: 35,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 1% of the 258 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,000 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.

“Nhtsa 629139 exterior lighting headlights, moisture inside vented headlamp assembly. Headlights have hard water deposits on inside of lamp,with sun exposure have become so corroded they are not usable have to drive with high beams on.”

NHTSA complaint #10280581, filed 2009-08, 35,000 miles

“The driver's side fixed rear quarter glass flew off the window while driving on the interstate. I contacted daimler Chrysler to see about assistance because they recalled 2005 / 2006 pt cruisers for this very problem. They told me sorry vehicle is out of warranty. Well of course it is, but gosh are window's supposed to fly off the car??? No!!!!! Just fix it.”

NHTSA complaint #10203408, filed 2007-09

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2009	1	1%
2008	7	6%
2007	7	5%
2006	47	13%
2005	22	12%
2004	10	5%
2003	2	1%
2002	14	3%
2001	14	2%

Other parts of the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical system
45 complaints Suspension
35 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
35 complaints Exterior lighting
34 complaints Engine cooling
29 complaints Steering
29 complaints Air bags
20 complaints Brakes
14 complaints Vehicle speed control
12 complaints Fuel system
11 complaints Tires
11 complaints Wheels
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology