2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,608miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,608 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.
“Bridgestone, fuzion hri, tires can only be mounted one way with left (drivers side ) bead/tread pointing >, but passenger ( right side ) tires can only be mounted with bead/tread pointing <, this leads to right side tire failure; and vehicle handling on wet roads pulls to right; when hitting puddle at 55 MPH jerks car to right causing loss of control and accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10332602, filed 2010-05, 46,032 miles“Car had shake in front through steering wheel and rt. Floorboard. Change tires and wheels. Changes tires twice. Replaced left front axle with single axle. Replaced same axle with two piece axle. Still has shake in it. Factory tech said live with it.”
NHTSA complaint #10163164, filed 2006-07, 50 miles“Vehicle experienced extreme vibration during acceleration. This caused the vehicle to pull to the right while on the road. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer. Both the manufacturer and goodyear dealer were contacted however was not able to help.”
NHTSA complaint #10115202, filed 2005-04, 1,000 miles“The subject tire were on a Chrysler 2003 pt crusier . The first time the car has appx 12000 miles around jan 2005 on and the two front tires developed bubbles and had to be replaced. The car now has 20000 miles (jun 2005) and again the two from tire have bubble and need to be replaced. The first time the dealer said the bubbles were caused by goeing thru pot holes which I though logica; at the time. But in less then six months both front tire have bubbles and need to be replace. Is does seem odd that it alway both tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10126960, filed 2005-06, 12,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser equipped with goodyear eagle ls tires, size p205/55/r16. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a bubble had developed on the passenger front tire tread. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the front passenger side tire tread belt was separating and needed to be replaced. The two front tires were replaced. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 90,825.”
NHTSA complaint #10595888, filed 2014-06, 90,825 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 2% |
| 2005 | 9 | 5% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 11 | 4% |
| 2002 | 14 | 3% |
| 2001 | 23 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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