Other or unknownPart report

2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Other or unknown Problems

Complaints: 9about this part
Share: 5%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage: 72,350miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,350 miles. 1 a fire, 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.

“My 2005 Pt Cruiser Chrysler at 49,661 miles was in an accident right front end there was no problems before when car was returned it was making a noise that is coming from the right tire when I returned it to the insurance company progressive they had it looked at and stated the front bearing and hub was gone and that this is a common problem as I checked some sites on line it appears to happen all the time and neither the insurance nor e Chrysler feels this defect is any of there faults.”

NHTSA complaint #10258383, filed 2009-02, 49,661 miles

“Dashboard lights go out at will and engine lights show codes even after replacing sensors now 02 sensors not working .look like this had been a ongoing problem for years now and Chrysler fails to address the problem. Please help myself and other pt drivers having the same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10766519, filed 2015-09, 53,700 miles

“While stopped at a stop light the car just turned itself off. Restarted again by turning the ignition. Has done this several times since and even wile running on the freeway at freeway speeds. Have to manage to get off the freeway and wait a bit to restart via the ignition switch. One time a gentleman even pushed the car to help be get it off of the roadway. Have tried numerous times to repair auto by changing out the various sensors indicated by the code shown in the mileage/speedometer gauge. Numerous technicians have tried to remedy the situation. …”

NHTSA complaint #10598302, filed 2014-06, 91,000 miles

“The car (manual 5-speed) has issues going into reverse and hits hard shifting into other gears. I see where online it shows this issue happened quite a bit with the 2002 PT Cruiser. I don't drive my care every day and I keep it maintained very well. I have not had any accidents in it so I believe this may also be a recall issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11476715, filed 2022-07

“Unknown went to get an inspection and I got a paper with information for how to search up if there was any recalls with my car and it has 5 recalls it said”

NHTSA complaint #11674679, filed 2025-07

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Other or unknown: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2009	4	4%
2008	6	5%
2007	12	8%
2006	13	4%
2005	9	5%
2004	9	4%
2003	7	3%
2002	28	5%
2001	33	5%

Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical system
27 complaints Engine cooling
24 complaints Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaints Steering
18 complaints Suspension
18 complaints Exterior lighting
17 complaints Fuel system
16 complaints Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints Engine
11 complaints Wheels
11 complaints Air bags
10 complaints Brakes
10 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 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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