2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 12%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 12% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving down interstate 95 the left rear quarter window separated from my car. I very thankful another car was not following closing. That would have been ugly. Chrysler had a previous recall on this problem but they said my VIN was not included in the recall. Reference: NHTSA identification number 07v-149.”
NHTSA complaint #10893932, filed 2016-08, 52,000 miles“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“The windshield of my 2 year old Pt Cruiser has a very large crack which is getting bigger every day. The cooling system failed and the vehicle overheated after driving a few miles. The diagnostic engine light came on and remained on. The AC stopped working. Huffines Chrysler charged me over $500 to repair the cooling system.”
NHTSA complaint #10213402, filed 2008-01, 55,000 miles“2005 Pt Cruiser rear quarter glass flew out of car and across 2 lanes of traffic. No one was hurt. I called Chrysler to check recall and they said my VIN was not covered however other 2005's are recall 07v149000.”
NHTSA complaint #10229778, filed 2008-06, 59,000 miles“Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH. The rear driver's left side quarter panel window fell out. The vehicle had not been taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.lj”
NHTSA complaint #10565097, filed 2014-02, 117,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V149000Apr 4, 2007On certain passenger vehicles, the rear quarter glass attaching fasteners may pull through their mounts and allow the glass to separate from the vehicle.Covers: Chrysler PT Cruiser 2005–2006
Related service bulletins
- 10013714Mar 24, 2005Wind noise at side window.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser
27 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
18 complaintsSuspension
18 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsWheels
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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