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2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Body and structure Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage
89,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the body and structure of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 4% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 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.

“I was driving on the highway 75 MPH, at some point the side rear window blew out , I heard the sound of a open window but could not figure out where it was coming from, I pulled over and noticed the window was gone. If there had been a motor cycle or another vehicle it could have caused an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10543392, filed 2013-09, 62,421 miles

“I was on the freeway, and the road had a natural bump in it, causing a slight bit of lift with the vehicle, and the vehicle swayed from side to side, and I had to immediately slow down, and counter steer in order to keep it in my lane. I took it to my mechanic today, and the right lower motor mount is broken. I just replaced that same mount less then 6 months ago. My mechanic said they know of a cruiser that had 8 front right motor mounts replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10631275, filed 2014-09, 89,000 miles

“The 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser has metallic-silver dash inserts around the instrument cluster and covering the passenger air bag compartment. When the sun is high in the sky the glare from the metallic-silver instrument panel is blinding. The glare is so bright it leaves spots in your eyes. The molded curves above the instruments seem to concentrate the sun??s energy. My wife is shorter and is able to adjust the top of the steering wheel to block the reflection. I am unable to do this and still handle the steering wheel comfortably. …”

NHTSA complaint #10131724, filed 2005-08, 75 miles

“2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. Consumer writes in regards to the fuel leak location on the inlet nozzle fuel tank. The dealer stated check engine light on, cracked trim around A/C unit, trunk will not stay open, front brakes need replacing, and rear shock need to be replaced.”

NHTSA complaint #10919533, filed 2018-04, 39,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser convertible. The contact stated the fire wall ripped causing the clutch pedal to push through the fire wall. The contact stated the vehicle could not be driven due to the hole in the fire wall the contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or mechanic. The contact did not notify the manufacturer of the failure. The failure mileage was 145,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10543166, filed 2013-09, 145,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201015%
200833%
2006154%
200584%
200463%
200383%
20026713%
20016711%

Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical system
27 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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