2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 6% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.
“While driving with my headlights and fog lights on, using my turn signal turns off my headlight on that side until the turn signal shuts off. I have also seen this in a Chrysler 300, and a town and country. And, I have seen this in a chevy camaro and a vw. Something is seriously wrong here!!! The date is only because you need a date. It is frequent,.”
NHTSA complaint #11064155, filed 2018-01, 125,000 miles“I have seen this with several makes and models - all Chrysler products. When I have my headlights and fog lights on, turning on my turn signal makes the headlight on that side go out. When the turn signal goes off, the headlight comes back on. I have seen this in a jeep compass and a Chrysler 300, also. I believe that this is a major problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11013656, filed 2017-08, 100,000 miles“I drive a 2007 t cruiser and have on and off again issues with my center dashboard lights coming on and gauges going up and down. Engine almost stalls in heavy traffic. This has happened several times and the mechanics cannot find any issues with wiring, grounding, battery, alternator, switches, etc. Happens at any time. Will be fine for a short period of time and then it will start to do it again. This takes place sitting still and in heavy traffic. Chrysler better take note and figure this out or they will have a huge lawsuit like what is going on with GM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10690069, filed 2015-02, 121,000 miles“The multi function switch on the steering column just stops working. When this happens you lose head lights, tail lights, turn signals, windshield wipers, and windshield spray. The switch has been replaced twice now and the same problem keeps occurring. It either fails totally or works intermittently. You cannot drive the car at night or when it's raining - it's a major safety issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10543063, filed 2013-09, 69,689 miles“The lock on the back gate will randomly disengage. This causes the interior dome light to come on and drain the battery. I find that it mainly happens when closing the doors with all the windows rolled up. If a window is down, it does not happen as often.”
NHTSA complaint #10861210, filed 2016-04, 90,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10130080Aug 22, 201605182535AD - Lamp Assy ?Tail Light LT You have been identified as either having stock, or have stock in transit to your dealership. Please return suspect stock of part number…
- 10023351Aug 8, 2007Exterior lamp - lens fogging.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 9% |
| 2009 | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 6% |
| 2007 | 9 | 6% |
| 2006 | 21 | 6% |
| 2005 | 17 | 9% |
| 2004 | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 | 34 | 13% |
| 2002 | 55 | 11% |
| 2001 | 48 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsSteering
11 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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