2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 115 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,469miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 3% of the 115 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,469 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 had stopped at a signal light and was hit in an front /head on crash there was no air bag deployment - thecar was deemed as a total lost per my insurance the damage was front left finder - hood = bumper - grill left suspension parts radiator oil cooler and frame I feel that if the car is going to sustain that much damage the car would have deployed the air bags. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596880, filed 2014-06, 99,938 miles“I was forced to brake quickly and the car skidded almost as if on ice. After inspecting the car and not being able to see any visible problems I was on my way to find that the car was now pulling to the left and the rear passenger side tire was shaking violently when taking light bumps. Upon arriving home I found that the rear support beam had broken clean through.”
NHTSA complaint #10330731, filed 2010-05, 15,458 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Chrysler Pt Cruiser. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud abnormal noise. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front passenger's side axle cracked, the front driver's side axle had completely failed and a bolt in the motor mount was missing. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10651731, filed 2014-10, 51,000 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 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.
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