2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the equipment of the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 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 I purchased the car in january 2014 it had 58,000 miles on it. One week after purchase the right rear brake light blew out. I went back to the dealership (carmax) and had it replaced.no problem. Three months later the light has blown again. I get a mechanic to look at it, needs a socket replacement. #issue 1 in may 2014, there was a slight elevation in the temperature (high 80's), I wanted to try on the a.c., when doing so I heard a pop that sounded like it came from the vent. I thought maybe it came from not being used for awhile. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598267, filed 2014-06, 61,500 miles“This is the request to find all united states, foreign automotive manufacturers in compliance with federal statutes. Please include in the inspections analysis toyota, mitsubishi, honda motor cars. Please inspect analyze for defects in engine, electrical, fuel, emissions, suspension, cooling, tires defects, and any,all other automotive systems. Please find to eliminate automotives that are not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #10249207, filed 2008-11“This is a request to begin vehicle safety inspection analysis on Chrysler's 2008 , 2009, 2010 Pt Cruiser. I searched the recall and defect sections for this vehicle and did not find any information.”
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser
45 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology