2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,606miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the suspension of the 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 5% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,606 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.
“I purchased my 2007 Pt Cruiser used in 2007/8 I have driven it and it is in need of bushings, tie rods and other things under the car. The motor is fine. I found out that this is a common thimg for the pt cruisers. I think it is a defect and should be investigated.”
NHTSA complaint #10443304, filed 2012-01, 75,000 miles“I was driving the car and the car started pulling and making a scraping noise, I took the car into Chrysler and they did an oil change and said I'd need brakes and had worn shocks> I told them I thought that was unusual for a car with only 19k on it. I told them I wanted a second opinion, I took the car that day to midas, they confirmed the right break was shot and was the rotor but the rest were fine, and the shock was not worn but leaking. …”
NHTSA complaint #10458494, filed 2012-05, 19,318 miles“Informed, during a state required annual vehicle safety inspection that, after only 3 years and 37,000 miles, that the lower control arm bushings on the car are completely gone metal is rubbing metal. The wearing was not noticed by a Chrysler dealer when I had a brake repair done 5 months ago. I feel this may have been intentional so that the repair would not be covered by the warranty. I was informed by the dealer that my warranty expired 1,000 miles ago and 10 days. I was also told that this is a common issue with the Pt Cruiser but was never issued a TSB or a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10332699, filed 2010-05, 37,000 miles“Ball joint bolt failure;causing front suspension failure;same as NHTSA recall of 2005 pt crusier;NHTSA reference #o8eo33ooo.vehicle was in motion on city street coming to a stop approx.15mph, earlier 70mph hiway. Repair invoice $493.00 repair,$65.00 towing. 05 pt crusier was recalled for this prob. Nhtsa ref # 08e033000”
NHTSA complaint #10948962, filed 2017-02, 108,858 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated while the tires were being rotated the mechanic noticed the front control arm bushings were worn which could cause the wheel alignment to fail. The mechanic recommended having the bushings replaced and advised if they were not, it could potentially cause a crash. The failure mileage was 6,455 and the current was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10343060, filed 2010-07, 6,455 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 14% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 8 | 5% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 10% |
| 2004 | 36 | 17% |
| 2003 | 35 | 14% |
| 2002 | 40 | 8% |
| 2001 | 66 | 11% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
9 complaintsFuel system
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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