Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser has 24 NHTSA steering complaints and 1 steering-related recall.
24
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4L NON-TURBOCHARGED ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE A...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the de... |
| Jun 8, 2021 | STEERING | I bought this car and seen online there was a safety recall for the power steering/hoses malfunction... |
| Jul 2, 2019 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | WHETHER IN MOTION OR STANDING STILL, TILT STEERING WHEEL CLAMPING MECHANISM HAS WORN THROUGH WIRES C... |
| Mar 15, 2019 | STEERING | A HOLE WAS MADE IN THE POWER STEERING LINE. ALL THE FLUID DUMPED OUT. I WAS DRIVING FORWARD AND SUDD... |
| Jun 30, 2018 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle st... |
| Oct 16, 2017 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WIT... |
| Feb 6, 2017 | STEERING | THERE IS A CLICKING SOUND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS TURN TO EITHER SIDE. I HAD THE POWER STEERING P... |
| Jan 6, 2017 | STEERING | THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM IN GENERAL IS FAULTY. WE HAVE PAID TO FIX THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWIT... |
| Aug 1, 2016 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER... |
| Jan 14, 2016 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE L... |
| Jun 28, 2014 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | IN JULY 2014 NOTICED BACK WINDOW ON PASSENGER WAS LOOSE, WINDOW FELL OUT WHILE DRIVING 11 2014... HA... |
| Sep 22, 2012 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER T CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE PO... |
| May 5, 2010 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOU... |
| Dec 7, 2009 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT | PCM CHIP IN 2005 PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE IDENTIFIED BY CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP AS BEING THE PROBLEM. PCM ... |
| Dec 19, 2008 | STEERING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAS UNABLE TO TURN HER ... |
| Dec 18, 2008 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,PARKING BRAKE | IN 2007 I WAS DRIVING WHEN I STARTED HEARING A KNOCKING SOUND IN MY TIRES. I WAS HAD THE VEHICLE CHE... |
| Jul 17, 2008 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 2005 PT CRUISER CHRYSLER AT 49,661 MILES WAS IN AN ACCIDENT RIGHT FRONT END THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS... |
| May 1, 2008 | STEERING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME ... |
| Mar 2, 2008 | STEERING,SUSPENSION | TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH THE CONTACT HAD TROUBLE ST... |
| Feb 7, 2008 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT TROUBLE WITH MY 2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER, BUT THE FINAL STRAW IS WHEN, AFTER ... |