2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,342miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, 9% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,342 miles. 1 a fire, 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 drove 15 miles an pulled at 55 MPH into oskaloosa ia reduced speed to 35 down to 25 an thought I smelled something burning like wires an antifreeze ,black smoke rolled out from under neath my hood on passenger side put in park popped hood opened hood flames coming from underneath engine in front of alternator grabbed snow throwing it on flames called 911 got fire extinguisher sprayed got fire out fire dept.showd looked they said smelt like wiring& antifreeze burnt smell .then looked in side of car keys in my hand dash lights all lite up an flashing .fireman said electrical melted the…”
NHTSA complaint #10562539, filed 2014-02, 180,798 miles“Taillight socket melted causing lamp to burn out, and burnt socket. A new lamp was purchased a month previous, and was clear. Lamp now appears like mercury in color, and cracked upon removal.”
NHTSA complaint #11057656, filed 2017-12, 125,886 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…
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 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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