Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 5 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
5
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS), 2.4L HIGH OUTPUT TURBOCHARGED ENGINE, AND 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSAXLE, MA...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE ABOUT 3 MONTHS BACK. I WAS DRIVING FROM VEGAS BACK HOME TO LOS ANG... |
| Mar 1, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHEN REPLACING FRONT BRAKE PADS ON MY 2005 PT CRUISER, TURBO, I NOTICED ONE FRONT ROTOR HAD EXCESSI... |
| Apr 4, 2007 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | MY 2005 PT CRUISER IS EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES AND A TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM. DURING A RECENT... |
| Feb 1, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKE, A DRUMMING AND SQUEAKING N... |
| Oct 24, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE A CHRYSLER 2005 PT CRUISER. IT HAS BEEN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES NOW FOR THE SAME THING. ON NOV. ... |