2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 8%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,666miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 8% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,666 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.
“When the weather is hot and the air conditioner is on, the car will shudder when idling (not in park). The shuddering can get quite violent, and if I'm making a tight turn, switching gears, and making another tight turn the car will sometimes die. Thankfully, this hasn't happened in traffic, but I fear that it will. This has happened a few times since I've been driving this car”
NHTSA complaint #11101552, filed 2018-06, 103,000 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. Sometimes I don't know until I start driving and the gate light comes on and dings at me . . . Which means I have to pull over, get out of the car, and open & close the hatch again.”
NHTSA complaint #10884382, filed 2016-07, 1 miles“I bought a used 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. I have paid $900+ for tightening the underneath of the car. The back windows do not go down and the hatchback lock will not open. I would like to know if some of the recalls were not taken care of or if these repairs are covered. Thank you. Problems were there when I bought it., but I was unaware. Shifter is hard to get the button up to get the key out.”
NHTSA complaint #10968846, filed 2017-03, 129,600 miles“I am now afraid to drive my car. You will be driving along and it just quits. Time after time this has happened. I have read many complaints about this and am wondering why nothing is being done. I have taken it to a mechanic and they can find nothing wrong. It is very scary to be driving down the road and your car just stops. All the engine lights come on and it stops.it varies with speed sometimes it happens in a parking lot and sometimes on the freeway at 60mph. Very serious.”
NHTSA complaint #10583176, filed 2014-04, 20,000 miles“Driving my vehicle on a highway, approaching the city, with cruise control on. Weather clear and sunny. Highway traffic was light. My speed was at around 70 MPH. The driver apparently decided to exit the ramp as it was lined with vehicles. The driver pulled out of ramp and steered to left lane on highway, in front of me. I had to brake suddenly to avoid collision. My car suddenly skidded and spun around once, with rubber burning from tires. My vehicle nearly crashed against the rail as my car skidded for 2nd time to stop. No injuries or property damages. Inspected my car later at gas station. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808026, filed 2015-12, 76,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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