Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 12 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
12
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | SHIFT LEVER GEAR CONTROL SNAPPED BACKING OUT STUCK IN STREET WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO DRIVE VEHICLE IN M... |
| Sep 20, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | THIS IS NOT THE FIRST INCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING THE VECHILE WILL SUDDENLY STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ST... |
| May 27, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE... |
| Dec 10, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OUT AT WILL AND ENGINE LIGHTS SHOW CODES EVEN AFTER REPLACING SENSORS NOW 02 SE... |
| Jun 27, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | WHILE STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT THE CAR JUST TURNED ITSELF OFF. RESTARTED AGAIN BY TURNING THE IGNITI... |
| Oct 8, 2012 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | APPROXIMATELY 3 -4 MONTHS AGO I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS INTERMITTEN... |
| Aug 23, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR S... |
| Mar 29, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE ENGINE STALL... |
| Mar 14, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | HAVE A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER AND ONLY 45,000 MILES ON IT. AFTER FEELING A BAD VIBRATION FOR A WEE... |
| Apr 17, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION PARKING PALL BROKE. AFTER PLACING CAR IN PARK AND EXITING VEHICLE, THE CAR STARTED TO ... |
| Nov 9, 2005 | POWER TRAIN,TIRES | CAR HAD SHAKE IN FRONT THROUGH STEERING WHEEL AND RT. FLOORBOARD. CHANGE TIRES AND WHEELS. CHANGES T... |
| Aug 13, 2005 | POWER TRAIN | WITH ONLY 21,000 MILES MY 2005 PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE BASE MODEL EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE MANUAL... |