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2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 15 NHTSA lights complaints and 1 lights-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Electrical
39
Suspension
33
Engine
25
Steering
24
Lights
15
Powertrain
14
Airbags
12
Brakes
11
Visibility
8
Wheels
8
Other
6
Seat Belts
5
Tires
5
Fuel System
4
Structure
3
Seats
3

15

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Lights Recalls

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 8, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE FOG LIGHTS IN MY 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER STAY ON, EVEN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. I HAVE...
May 1, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE FOG LIGHTS IN MY 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER REMAIN ON, EVEN AFTER THE IGNITION IS TURNED OFF. I H...
Apr 24, 2012EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE EXAMINING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED TH...
Aug 10, 2011EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE FOG LAMPS WILL NOT TURN OFF. ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO, THE STEERING COLUMN HAD SMOKE COMING FROM IT A...
Jun 1, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLIGHTS WILL NOT SHUT OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE SWITCH. *TR
May 12, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COM...
Feb 9, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGCHRYSLER PT CRUISER MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS. FOG LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN WHEN KEY REMOVED FROM...
Sep 22, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDEFECTIVE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH ON CHRYSLER PT (2004) CAUSES FOG LIGHTS TO STAY ON, EVEN WHEN IGNITI...
Jul 11, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGIN JULY 2008, OUR 2004 PT CRUISER FOG LIGHTS STARTED TO COME ON FOR NO REASON. INTERNET FORUMS CLAI...
Jun 14, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI WAS INFORMED BY MY NEIGHBOR THAT MY FOG LAMPS WERE ON. SINCE I HADN'T USED THEM IN OVER A MONTH TH...
Jun 1, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGIN APRIL 2008, OUR 2004 PT CRUISER TURBO FOG LIGHTS STARTED TO COME ON FOR NO REASON. INTERNET FORUM...
Mar 23, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI OWN A 2004 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER AND CAME CLOSE TO HITTING A JOGGER IN THE PRE-DAWN HOURS. THE LOW B...
Oct 8, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE FOG LIGHT SWITCH ON MY VEHICLE HAS MALFUNCTIONED AND NOW THE FOG LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF, EVEN ...
Jun 9, 2007EXTERIOR LIGHTINGFOG LIGHTS WILL NOT TURN OFF. THEY TURNED ON WHILE CAR WAS PARKED AND OFF. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ...
Mar 30, 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH THAT WAS CAUSING THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON ALL THE T...

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