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2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
18%of 150 total for the year
Median mileage
41,112miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 18% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,112 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“After getting out of my car and noticing a oil leak on the driveway, I took it to my mechanic and he diagnosed it as a failed front crank seal. Vehicle is maintained with normal maintenance and oil changes ever 3000 miles. It only has slightly over 47000 miles and a major mechanical problem.. Well, I contacted Chrysler customer care and they cant help.. …”

NHTSA complaint #10578702, filed 2014-02, 47,266 miles

“My 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser is consuming two quarts of oil a day. It started using this amount of oil once the car reached a mileage of 40,000. The Pt Cruiser is currently unable to travel on the interstate. I am only able to drive through the city; where it will barely get up to twenty MPH. The current mileage as of 8/28/10 is 52,736 and I received the car with 36,000 miles earlier this year.”

NHTSA complaint #10352471, filed 2010-08, 40,000 miles

“I was leaving a shopping plaza when I drive over, a huge pothole in the right lane I using to leave for home. In my 2007 Pt Cruiser. Which in turn damage my radiator, radiator support beam , the bottom of bumper and grill, and I was just inform to that the head gasket is needing a replace it as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10257428, filed 2009-02, 390,087 miles

“Thrust bearing failed and crankshaft was badly ground on thrust surface. Thrust bearing set only had thrust bearing surface on upper half. 5 weeks after this repair the seal failed again. Mechanic replaced the seal at no charge but could not warranty as he has no idea why it failed. Contacted Chrysler and they considered a refunding our original repair cost but then denied. I have all corresponded with Chrysler, the mechanic as well as the crankshaft and bearing pieces.”

NHTSA complaint #10266516, filed 2009-04, 42,018 miles

“I purchased my new 2007 Pt Cruiser from hayes Chrysler dodge jeep, inc. In lawrenceville, ga on january 27, 2007, with 32 miles on car. I was instructed to drive the car and return in three weeks for a new car check and list my concerns regarding the car. At this time in informed the service staff that the car did not accelerate when entering the freeway and passing other cars. The service staff returned my car to me indicating that they could not find any problems with the car. A few months later the car check engine light came on. …”

NHTSA complaint #10428209, filed 2011-10, 800 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201015%
200944%
200854%
20072718%
20063610%
20052413%
20042311%
20032911%
2002387%
20016210%

Other parts of the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Air bags
28 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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