2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 217 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 4% of the 217 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 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.
“Ladies and gentlemen: this appears to be a recurring new car purchase scam (bogus warranty illegal activity) that is mentioned several times on a Chrysler website discussing hundreds of corporate safety, contract and warranty issues. Yesterday a woman from Chrysler corporate headquarters told me that when you purchase a new car from them and if it is two years old (but brand new never sold to an actual customer) that the warranty begins the day that it is built vs. When it is actually sold. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184402, filed 2007-03, 21,000 miles“Car continues to miss, due to failure of ignition or gas or maybe the transmission. This does not happen all the time. Its been to the dealer three times with no help. This started after 3000 miles on car.”
NHTSA complaint #10081284, filed 2004-07, 3,000 miles“I purchased the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser on 1/10/2024. I learned that the Chrysler Dealership does not make keys for the vehicle when locked out, nor does it Service the vehicle. They will address a Recall Notice and will do an oil change and will do an inspection only. Chrysler Dealership told me to Come back tomorrow when a Recall Notice was issued and they said it was not Safety Related, however a Power Steering Pressure Hose was found to be leaking/exploding oil and this IS a safety related issue. I was rear ended 1/23/24 with 2 dogs in the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11576953, filed 2024-03“The knob on the dash that controls the position for circulation of heat or air conditioning for some unknown reason became stuck and would not move to any position to the left. Took to shop and they played with it but is still a little stiff when turning to left. They can't guarantee how long it will last. Also was informed if and when it goes it will be an $800 job. I have extended warranty which doesn't cover this job. So since we were told that we are not going to be able to adjust were we want the heat or air to circulate. …”
NHTSA complaint #10159294, filed 2006-06“Consumer is concerned about the electrical stability control in vehicles the consumer believed that adding electronic stability controls as a mandatory feature was an evasive decision. The consumer also protested the proposed legislation of event data recorders. The consumer stated he has not experienced any problems with his vehicle. Updated 06/21/10”
NHTSA complaint #10328529, filed 2010-05Related service bulletins
- 10013780Mar 9, 2005Transit film removal. 2006 chrysler pt cruiser, and 2005-2006 ram truck
Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser
44 complaintsSuspension
36 complaintsSteering
24 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsExterior lighting
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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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